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Josie Arteaga

Josie Arteaga, Dept. Opinion Editor

Josefina Arteaga (she/her) is a first-year journalism student currently serving as deputy opinion editor for the Beacon. Josefina, coming from an international background, keeps a cultural beat and enjoys writing about people’s unique experiences.

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Is this the American Dream?

By Josie Arteaga, Deputy Opinion Editor / January 22, 2025
As President Donald Trump raised his right hand, I felt the knot in my stomach tighten. It’s a strange feeling, watching a nation change when you’re not part of it.
Illustration Rachel Choi

From fanfiction to film: the normalisation of toxicity

By Josie Arteaga, Deputy Opinion Editor / January 15, 2025

About a month ago, I made a disturbing discovery. After a quick doom scroll on TikTok, I saw a video recommending a movie promising to exceed my expectations...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Speaking Spanish is essential to the Hispanic identity

By Josie Arteaga, Beacon Contributor / November 20, 2024

Speaking Spanish, in any capacity, is essential to the existence of Hispanic identity. Connecting with one’s cultural roots begins by adopting the...

Illustration by Kellyn Taylor

Not your friend: the dangers of parasocial relationships

By Josie Arteaga, Beacon Contributor / October 16, 2024
“She is so important to me and I don’t know what I would do without her.”