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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Hannah Hughes

Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer

Hannah Hughes is a senior journalism major in her last semester at Emerson College. In her four years here, Hannah has written for several publications including Emertainment Monthly, The Independent Magazine (where she is now the Editor-in-Chief), and Cambridge Day. Hannah held a summer-long internship at Glens Falls Chronicle in Upstate New York where she wrote about everything from school board meetings to white water rafting. Hannah has a passion for arts journalism, and runs her own blog focused on the horror genre, which you can find at Rottedpumpkinmedia.net. Hannah loves showing the importance that arts journalism has to Boston and its surrounding communities.

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Bobby MacLean and Alexandra Whisnant, who opened Zuzu's Petals in 2021.

Zuzu’s Petals is Cambridge’s sweetest escape, with no phones allowed

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / February 12, 2025

In Cambridge, the smell of deep, rich chocolate fills the room on Hampshire Street, wafting through shelves of wine bottles, around walls full of polaroids,...

‘Cat Kid Comic Club’ promotes paw-sitivity and i-meow-gination on the stage

‘Cat Kid Comic Club’ promotes paw-sitivity and i-meow-gination on the stage

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / January 29, 2025

Emerson’s Colonial Theatre buzzed with little voices raised in excitement last Saturday as families were seated for “Cat Kid Comic Club: the Musical.” “Cat...

Dray Drinks sells beer, wine, and spirits—sans alcohol

Dray Drinks sells beer, wine, and spirits—sans alcohol

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / January 22, 2025

Dray Drinks offers evergreen beer, wine, and spirit selections, alcohol-free. In the South End, the store’s large windows, painted mural, and open floor...

Illustration Rachel Choi

‘Wicked’ shows us the importance of female friendships

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / December 4, 2024
Cynthia Erivo rises on the screen to deliver her final, triumphant high note in “Defying Gravity.” My roommates and I are holding hands, squeezing tight.
Conan Gray. (Creative Commons)

Found Heaven: Toxic love against a neon background

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / December 3, 2024

Conan Gray’s most recent album, “Found Heaven,” pays homage to the bright, chunky sound of the ‘80s with its bold instrumentation, electronic...

Graphic Rachel Choi

What’s really behind college students’ election anxiety?

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / November 7, 2024

It’s hard to believe that Election Day came so quickly, after months of waiting. As proud as I am to have voted, I can’t help but feel this pit in...

Courtesy of Arts at the Armory

Halloween comes alive with ‘Cirque Of The Dead’

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / October 30, 2024
With the Halloween season finally here, Boston Circus Guild’s annual “Cirque Of The Dead” is back at Arts at the Armory in Somerville.
A performance from the Good Trouble Brass Band

Brass music fills Davis Square during HONK! Festival

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / October 8, 2024
“Why do we honk? How do we honk? When do we honk?” These were the questions asked by performers during the HONK! Festival’s opening ceremonies on Saturday.
Ignite Festival lights up the night in Union Square

Ignite Festival lights up the night in Union Square

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / October 2, 2024
Ignite Festival brings the heat to Somerville, with fiery food, performances, and a spicy curry eating contest, all to showcase the community’s diversity.