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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

The Berkeley Beacon

Rachel Choi

Rachel Choi, Illustrations/Graphics Editor and Chief Copyeditor and Social Media Manager

Rachel Choi (she/her) is a WLP major with a concentration in publishing and a minor in PR. She currently serves as the multimedia managing editor and chief copyeditor for the Beacon. She also occasionally likes to write oddly specific articles.

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[Photo] Emerald Fennell and Jacob Elordi are moving to the moors

By Helen Armstrong, Beacon Contributor / October 9, 2024

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Being a lover girl: The college experience versus a relationship

By Kayla Caruso, Beacon Contributor / October 9, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] The return of the cigarette aesthetic

By MacKenzie Zwillman, Guest Author / October 3, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] The surrealist reality of American politics

By Pili Gaudiello, Guest Author / September 25, 2024

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[Photo] There is a Bright Light that never goes out

By Ryan Yau, Living Arts Editor / September 18, 2024

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[Photo] Boston PWHL setting sail for season two

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / September 18, 2024

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[Photo] We are Emerson: Grappling with attending this college

By Merritt Hughes, Opinion Co-Editor / September 18, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] My least favorite celebrity couple? The New York Times and Taylor Swift

By Emma Siebold, Beacon Correspondent / September 18, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Can Harris govern from ground zero?

By J. L. McCormick, Guest Author / September 16, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Is wearing the cross as a non-believer cultural appropriation?

By Margarita Ivanova, Beacon Correspondent / April 24, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Listen up seniors, cause this is it

By Mariyam Quaisar, Editor / April 17, 2024

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Monopoly on dreaming: Disillusionment of the American Dream

By Rachel Choi, Chief Copyeditor / April 17, 2024

Three things I learned when I became sentient: the alphabet lied to me, the world was, in fact, not my oyster, and the American Dream was the white man’s...

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[Photo] Brain-drain in a post-Roe America

By Vivi Smilgius, Yeah / April 17, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Dear Grandma

By Maggie Kaprielian, staff writer / April 17, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Crooke’s Cage: Q1 Grades for the UFC

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer / April 10, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Under the vest: Exposing the danger of fake service dogs

By MacKenzie Zwillman, Beacon Correspondent / April 4, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] From silence to solidarity: Overcoming the fear of taking a stance

By Mariyam Quaisar, Managing Editor / April 4, 2024

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Hozier returns with four stunning “Unheard” tracks in new EP

Hozier returns with four stunning “Unheard” tracks in new EP

By Rachel Choi / March 28, 2024

Seven months after his album “Unreal Unearth” graced the world, critically acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Hozier returned with an EP on March 22,...

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[Photo] The madness behind bracket building

By Norah Lesperance, Beacon Correspondent / March 27, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Not another high school movie with college-aged actors!

By Maggie Kaprielian, Beacon Correspondent / March 20, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Love over location: A college student’s guide to long distance relationships

By Annie Sarlin, Beacon Correspondent / March 20, 2024

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[Photo] Caitlin Clark’s declaration for WNBA Draft stirs excitement

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / March 20, 2024

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A relic of political stagnation: The Electoral College

By Rachel Choi, Illustration / March 20, 2024

Opinion editors are not responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with their writers but rather elevate each individual’s specific voice.  Imagine...

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[Photo] Caitlin Clark: A defining presence in women’s sports

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / March 6, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] A Southern lesbian’s search for representation inspired by Jade West

By Merritt Hughes, Co-Opinion Editor / February 28, 2024

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Crooke’s Cage: Requiem for the Aussie

[Photo] Crooke’s Cage: Requiem for the Aussie

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer / February 28, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Your first time: don’t let these things turn you off

By Mariyam Quaisar, Managing Editor / February 28, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Hold social media platforms accountable for their continuous damage

By Mariyam Quaisar, Managing Editor / February 21, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] How to be okay with being single

By Riley Nemes, Beacon Correspondent / February 14, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Hate Valentine’s? Give books a chance

By Ella Duggan, Assistant Opinion Editor / February 14, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Northeastern University wins 71st annual men’s Beanpot tournament

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor / February 14, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] NFL fan of the year Tom Grossi creates chaotic good

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer / February 14, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Is TikTok the new fashion trend?

By MacKenzie Zwillman, Beacon Correspondent / February 7, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] 49ers, Chiefs matchup expected to be close game

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / February 7, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] ‘Barbie’ Oscar nominations reveal the Academy is a ‘Mojo Dojo Casa House’

By Annie Sarlin, Beacon Correspondent / February 7, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Crooke’s Cage: Du Plessis takes over the middleweight division

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer / February 5, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Ring, ring: Vibrate(r) on, earbuds in, getting off

By Mariyam Quaisar, Managing Editor / January 31, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Out with the old, in with the new; reboots have got to go

By MacKenzie Zwillman, Beacon Correspondent / January 31, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] New Year’s resolutions suck

By Merritt Hughes, Co-Opinion Editor / January 24, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] The dynamic Boston Celtics duo: Joe Mazzulla and ‘The Town’

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Sports Editor / January 24, 2024

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Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Jerod Mayo announced as new head coach for the New England Patriots

By Rylie Burns, Staff Writer / January 24, 2024

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Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] Home for the holidays: The privilege of taking a break.

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Beacon Staff / December 6, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] I Am Not Your Juxtaposition.

By Kaitlin Harness, Beacon Correspondent / November 29, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] The poison of polarization: extreme political leaning undermines education

By Hailey Akau, Staff Writer / November 29, 2023

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A type of neck guard players have adopted following Adam Johnson's death. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] NHL neck guards: the hazards of just skating by

By Anna Knepley / November 19, 2023

A type of neck guard players have adopted following Adam Johnson's death. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] Domestic womens’ sports deserve more support

By Ella Duggan, Beacon Staff / November 15, 2023

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A silhouette of the Boston Celtics logo. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] The Boston Celtics are so back: New and familiar faces flipped the script in the fourth

By Rumsha Siddiqui / November 9, 2023

A silhouette of the Boston Celtics logo. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

For and by the fans: ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ breaks records

For and by the fans: ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ breaks records

By Rachel Choi, Rachel Choi / November 8, 2023

This article contains spoilers. Bolstered by nostalgia and fan-driven fervor, “Five Nights At Freddy’s” released Oct. 26 with the biggest opening...

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[Photo] Mourning Adam Johnson: Why is safety in professional sports not taken seriously?

By Ella Duggan, Beacon Correspondent / November 8, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Is “boomer music” making a comeback?

By Maggie Kaprielian, Beacon Correspondent / November 1, 2023

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The Olympic rings. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] 2028 Summer Olympics draws new, old fans with slate of both classic and fresh sports

By Anna Knepley / November 1, 2023

The Olympic rings. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] Are Disney Princesses too dated?

By Payton Zagacki, Beacon Correspondent / October 26, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

‘I am not incomplete’: living life as an aroace individual

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor / October 25, 2023

Opinion editors are not responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with their writers but rather elevate each individual’s specific voice. I recently...

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[Photo] Living in college with POTS (not the kind you smoke)

By Meg Richards, Opinion Editor / October 18, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Hamas’ attack is a tragedy for Israel – and a death knell for Palestine

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large / October 11, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Mitski’s “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” is not sad

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Beacon Correspondent / October 11, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] ‘No strings attached’ sex doesn’t exist.

By Ryli Stoker, Beacon Correspondent / October 4, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] Before the Eras Tour, there was the Fame Monster Ball

By Meg Richards, Opinon Editor / October 4, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

After the first week of classes, the class of 2027 has begun to settle in and acclimate to their new college life.

[Photo] ‘I’ve definitely gotten more comfortable’: first-year students settle in and share their perspectives

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor / September 13, 2023

After the first week of classes, the class of 2027 has begun to settle in and acclimate to their new college life.

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[Photo] It’s time to retire the term AAPI

By Hailey Akau / September 13, 2023

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