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The Berkeley Beacon

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Jakob Menendez

Jakob Menendez, Magazine Editor

The passion I have for journalism stems from my need and desire to help illuminate the stories that spend most of their time in the shadows.My work focuses predominantly on human interest stories, as I've found that those are the stories that mean the most not only to the reader, but to the subjects themselves too. I take great pride in upholding the ethics of journalism, but also realize that there are facets of those standards which have long stigmatized some of the most vulnerable populations. As a multimedia journalist, I'm hyper aware of the impact my photos, videos, and audio can have on my audience, and I aim to produce content that offers them unique perspectives that challenge the preconceived notions they may have.

Email: Jakob_Menendez​@Emerson.edu

Latest from Jakob Menendez
The 73-year-old Marlboro College was sold to Democracy Builders. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] Marlboro students relieved by campus sale

October 14, 2021

The 73-year-old Marlboro College was sold to Democracy Builders. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

The day a campus faced its fate

The day a campus faced its fate

By Jakob Menendez / November 7, 2019

On Wednesday, President Lee Pelton announced that Emerson College acquired the endowment and land holdings of Marlboro College through means of a merger....

James DiSabatino relaxes in the chair of his favorite arcade game, Mario Kart, in the "barcade" attached to Roxy's. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] Alum grills up success with chain of casual eateries

By Anissa Gardizy / November 6, 2019

James DiSabatino relaxes in the chair of his favorite arcade game, Mario Kart, in the "barcade" attached to Roxy's. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

The Brown sisters recorded their podcast's live show in the Cutler Majestic Theatre. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Archives

[Photo] Emerson to merge with college in Vermont

By Parker Purifoy / November 6, 2019

The Brown sisters recorded their podcast's live show in the Cutler Majestic Theatre. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Archives

Junior Andrew Muccitelli sits atop a washing machine at Myrtle Street Laundromat. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] Junior draws onstage persona from Bonnie and Clyde

By Emily Cardona / October 31, 2019

Junior Andrew Muccitelli sits atop a washing machine at Myrtle Street Laundromat. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

Friends and family packed into a Beverly church on Sunday to celebrate the life of Moses Shumow. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] Friends share cherished memories of late journalism professor

By Parker Purifoy / October 29, 2019

Friends and family packed into a Beverly church on Sunday to celebrate the life of Moses Shumow. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

Kyle Eber, President of Emerson Mystic, with his cat Tetra.

[Photo] Emotional support animals on-campus double as mental health diagnoses increase nationally

By Carlee Bronkema / October 23, 2019

Kyle Eber, President of Emerson Mystic, with his cat Tetra.

Junior Elinor Bonifant submitted her podcast, The Haunted Hour, to the 38th Annual EVVY Awards, causing it to win the first ever award in the Outstanding Podcast category. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] The Haunted Hour rises from the dead for season two

By Kaitlyn Mettetal / October 21, 2019

Junior Elinor Bonifant submitted her podcast, The Haunted Hour, to the 38th Annual EVVY Awards, causing it to win the first ever award in the Outstanding...

Linda Schacht, former campaign press secretary for President Jimmy Carter, presented on the power of women’s voices and encouraged attendees to speak up for themselves. Photo by Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] College invites former Carter political aide and Coca-Cola executive to speak

October 20, 2019

Linda Schacht, former campaign press secretary for President Jimmy Carter, presented on the power of women’s voices and encouraged attendees to speak...

Community members gathered in the Semel Theatre to mourn sophomore Daniel Hollis October 3. 2019

[Photo] Community members gather to mourn Daniel Hollis

By Diana Bravo / October 3, 2019

Community members gathered in the Semel Theatre to mourn sophomore Daniel Hollis October 3. 2019

Reporters crowd Rep. Joseph Kennedy after he announced his bid for U.S. Senate. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] Rep. Joseph Kennedy kicks off bid for U.S. Senate

By Parker Purifoy / September 21, 2019

Reporters crowd Rep. Joseph Kennedy after he announced his bid for U.S. Senate. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

Community members hold nineteenth annual 9/11 vigil. Jakob Menendez/Beacon Staff

[Photo] Community members commemorate 9/11 terrorist attacks

By Tomas Gonzalez / September 11, 2019

Community members hold nineteenth annual 9/11 vigil. Jakob Menendez/Beacon Staff

Chief of the Green Line Transformation project Angel Pena lays out construction plan. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] MBTA announces five-year plan to increase capacity of Green Line stations

September 11, 2019

Chief of the Green Line Transformation project Angel Pena lays out construction plan. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

Protesters began in downtown Boston and marched across the Longfellow bridge to arrive at Boston's Amazon Headquarters in Cambridge. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] ‘Never Again March’ calls on Amazon to cut corporate ties with ICE

September 6, 2019

Protesters began in downtown Boston and marched across the Longfellow bridge to arrive at Boston's Amazon Headquarters in Cambridge. Jakob Menendez / Beacon...

The MBTA construction is part of an $8 billion, five-year plan to modernize the trains. Jakob Menendez/Beacon Staff

[Photo] MBTA shutdowns to affect ridership on weekends

By Parker Purifoy / September 4, 2019

The MBTA construction is part of an $8 billion, five-year plan to modernize the trains. Jakob Menendez/Beacon Staff

Sophomore Zack Lesmeister and the St. Louis team won the 2019 Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival, bringing home a brand new title for the city. Photo by Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

[Photo] Sophomore brings victory to St. Louis team at international poetry competition

By Cassandre Coyer / September 4, 2019

Sophomore Zack Lesmeister and the St. Louis team won the 2019 Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival, bringing home a brand new title...

Editor of The Beacon Chris Van Buskirk.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: Ushering in a new era for The Berkeley Beacon

By Chris Van Buskirk / September 4, 2019

Editor of The Beacon Chris Van Buskirk.