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Clara Faulkner

Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor

Clara Faulkner holds dual roles at the Beacon, serving as both the Business Director and the Living Arts Editor. Before taking up these positions, she showcased her expertise as an assistant editor, specializing in living arts—a field she is deeply passionate about, driven by her love for pop culture and entertainment. Aside from her editorial work, Clara actively engages in multiple campus organizations, including SPJ, CPLA, WECB, and AEPHI. Moreover, she takes on the role of marketing director at Emertainment. Beyond her writing endeavors, Clara delves into the realms of culinary exploration, cinematic indulgence, and language acquisition, constantly seeking new experiences and knowledge.

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From Emerson to the Edgars: Erin Dionne ‘99

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
September 20, 2023

In the world of literature, authors frequently gravitate towards a specific genre or style of writing. Nevertheless, the allure of entirely new and different avenues can be irresistible.   For Erin...

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Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS”: a funeral of the modern day teenage girl

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
September 19, 2023

I was eighteen when Olivia Rodrigo released her debut album “SOUR,” and I remember it vividly. The album beautifully encapsulated the turbulent journey of navigating high school, obtaining a driver's...

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Exclusive: Iliza Shlesinger ‘05 is back in Boston

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
September 14, 2023

Transitioning from her Jimmy’s All Stars days to gracing the immense stage of TD Garden, Iliza Shlesinger ‘05 is set to embark on a triumphant return to Boston with her "Hard Feelings Tour," promising...

A night of intimacy and dreamy melodies: Cigarettes After Sex live

A night of intimacy and dreamy melodies: Cigarettes After Sex live

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
September 14, 2023

In the heart of the city, nestled within the confines of the MGM Fenway Music Hall, a transformational experience awaited the eager souls gathered there on the night of Sept. 8th. The stage was set with...

A musical metamorphosis: The Eras Tour

A musical metamorphosis: The Eras Tour

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
September 12, 2023

Spoiler Warning With its awe-inspiring grandeur, undeniable charisma, and repertoire that spans Taylor Swift’s illustrious career, “The Eras Tour” has captured the hearts and minds of fans worldwide,...

Who let the dogs out? Alum Dan Perrault did.

Who let the dogs out? Alum Dan Perrault did.

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
April 26, 2023

Get ready for belly-aching laughter and heartwarming moments as "Strays," the latest comedy film written by alum Dan Perrault, hits theaters on June 9.  The adult comedy is a fresh take on the popular...

The “Quasi” combo of cannabis and comedy

The “Quasi” combo of cannabis and comedy

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
April 20, 2023

Coming from the comedy troupe that brought you “Super Troopers” and “Beerfest,”  Broken Lizard brings a new take on the 1996 film “Hunchback of Notre Dame” with their upcoming film “Quasi.” The...

Tim Gunn: Corporate, Couture, and Confidence

Tim Gunn: Corporate, Couture, and Confidence

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
April 12, 2023

Tim Gunn, the well-known fashion consultant and television personality, brought his humorous content and impeccable sense of style to Emerson in Tuesday’s panel discussion exploring fashion in the professional...

Colony House “Cannonballs” into Paradise Rock Club

Colony House “Cannonballs” into Paradise Rock Club

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
April 5, 2023

Outside the Paradise Rock Club, fans of indie rock band Colony House felt the rumbling bass and heard the explosive energy of the band's soundcheck as they awaited the Boston stop of “The Cannonballers...

The haunting of Gracie Abrams’ melancholic melodies

The haunting of Gracie Abrams’ melancholic melodies

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
March 29, 2023

If there’s a discography to make you feel like you live in the movie series “Twilight,” it is Gracie Abrams’ debut album “Good Riddance.” The album, released Feb. 24, transports listeners to...

Fortune Feimster delivers delectable comedy set

Fortune Feimster delivers delectable comedy set

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
March 22, 2023

Ready for a night filled with laughter, a crowd eagerly waited outside the Wilbur Theater for renowned comedian Fortune Feimster’s comedy tour “Live Laugh Love!”  On March 18, the theater was...

Nessa Barrett rocks Roadrunner

Nessa Barrett rocks Roadrunner

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
March 9, 2023

A sea of young adults wearing bedazzled pink cowboy hats and black lace outfits braved the cold outside Boston’s Roadrunner on March 6, eagerly awaiting TikTok musician Nessa Barrett’s Boston installment...

Claire Rosinkranz sells out Paradise Rock Club

Claire Rosinkranz sells out Paradise Rock Club

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
February 15, 2023

Rising artists emerge on TikTok every day, but only a handful break into the larger music scene and are given a chance to leave their impact on the industry. American singer-songwriter Claire Rosinkranz...

Inside the 65th Grammys glitz and glamor

Inside the 65th Grammys glitz and glamor

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
February 9, 2023

Each year, hundreds of musicians are invited to a night to be honored for their talent, and every year, the night is filled with celebrity friendships, fresh off-the-runway fashion, and larger-than-life...

Swifties “polish up real nice” at two-night Taylor Swift party

Swifties “polish up real nice” at two-night Taylor Swift party

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
February 1, 2023

On Jan. 27, Big Night Live was lined up with Swifties dressed up as sparkling cats and fan-made costumes of Taylor Swift's music videos, as they prepared to dance the night away. During a two-night...

‘Emily in Paris’ season 3 receives harsh reviews for couture and faux-French culture

‘Emily in Paris’ season 3 receives harsh reviews for couture and faux-French culture

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
January 25, 2023

Spoiler Alert Season three of “Emily in Paris” released on Netflix on Dec. 21, and it is the most vivaciously hated season yet. Despite the corny jokes and ridiculous plotlines, it's a thoughtless...

Royal fairytale turns to fiction in new Netflix docuseries

Royal fairytale turns to fiction in new Netflix docuseries

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
January 18, 2023

Prince Harry's shocking separation from the royal family on Mar. 31 shook the world, and the new Netflix documentary answers all questions in a dignified, educational manner that leaves the audience questioning...

Rupi Kaur’s world tour is an avalanche of sincerity

Rupi Kaur’s world tour is an avalanche of sincerity

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
December 7, 2022

Tremont Street was packed with people bearing gowns and glamor for poet and renowned feminist figure Rupi Kaur, who delivered a performance like no other at the Wang Theatre’s Boch Center on Dec. 6. “Rupi...

Superstar teaches self-love in Love, Lizzo documentary

Superstar teaches self-love in ‘Love, Lizzo’ documentary

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
November 30, 2022

“Love, Lizzo” is nothing short of special. It is a reclamation of Lizzo’s identity as a rapper and soul singer.  On Nov. 24, HBO Max premiered “Love, Lizzo”, a documentary that focuses on...

Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary

Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
November 9, 2022

After much anticipation, Selena Gomez's documentary My Mind and Me premiered on AppleTV+ on Nov. 4. The documentary chronicles six years of Selena Gomez's life and presents the pop icon in an authentic...

Taylor Swift is the “Mastermind” behind “Midnights”

Taylor Swift is the “Mastermind” behind “Midnights”

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
November 2, 2022

At midnight on Oct. 21, students all throughout Little Building were playing Taylor Swift's newest album on their headphones and speakers during the apex of its debut. Following the album's release, students...

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