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

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

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Josie Arteaga

Josie Arteaga, Deputy Kasteel Well Bureau Chief, Opinion

Josefina Arteaga (she/her) is a sophmore journalism student currently serving as Deputy Bureau Chief for Opinion for the Beacon in Emerson’s Kasteel Well this semester. Josefina, coming from an international background, keeps a cultural beat and enjoys writing about people’s unique experiences.

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Letter from an Editor: Just keep writing

By Josie Arteaga, Deputy Kasteel Well Bureau Chief, Opinion / December 10, 2025

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a chance to go back home. For many, this brings a sense of excitement, finally being able to sleep in...

Illustration Mia McDermott

Just post your boyfriend, it’s ok

By Josie Arteaga, Deputy Kasteel Well Bureau Chief, Opinion / November 6, 2025

A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine posted a suspicious picture of what was undoubtedly the back of a man's head to her Instagram story. At the bottom...

Illustration Takara Bayley-Gale

Homesickness isn’t terminal

By Josie Arteaga, Deputy Kasteel Well Bureau Chief, Opinion / October 22, 2025

Over the weekend, major presidential elections took place in Bolivia, my home country. For the first time in almost 20 years, the long-reigning political...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Is this the American Dream?

By Josie Arteaga, Deputy Kasteel Well Bureau Chief, Opinion / 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.