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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

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A Trump supporter wearing a MAGA hat looks toward the U.S. Capitol building as Trump is sworn in for a second term. (Nick Peace/Beacon Staff)

Art will suffer at the hands of the Trump administration

By Helen Armstrong, Beacon Contributor / April 9, 2025

The Trump administration has had a public impact on every aspect of America; from tariffs, to immigration, to egg prices. But while these topics flood...

Illustration Helen Armstrong

If you need AI to write, don’t become a writer.

By Helen Armstrong, Beacon Contributor / February 5, 2025

“Every idea ChatGPT came up with (in a few seconds) was good. And original. And fleshed out. Why should writers sit around for months searching for a...

Illustration Helen Armstrong

Why I’m Afraid of Men

By Helen Armstrong, Beacon Contributor / January 15, 2025

To men: I do not hate you. I am afraid of you.  Experiences with men throughout my life have been a mixed bag. Some have spun me in a glittery prom...

Hacking message. (Internet Archive)

“Nuking a museum”: cyberattacks on a non-profit

By Helen Armstrong, Beacon Correspondent / December 3, 2024

What could the first online magazine have possibly looked like? Where can you find archives of ancient chatrooms or websites before revision? Look...

Photos: Choose your own character

Photos: Choose your own character

By Helen Armstrong, Beacon Correspondent / December 3, 2024

Photoshoot concept: Helen Armstrong Modeled by: Nuala Dougherty, Rachel Blackman, Seanalei Nishimura

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Emerald Fennell and Jacob Elordi are moving to the moors

By Helen Armstrong, Beacon Contributor / October 9, 2024
From her roles in “The Crown” and “Barbie,” Emerald Fennell has been moving into the directorial world of filmmaking.