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Members of Emersons Esports club during their game night in the Little Building on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Emerson Esports offers community, competition, and creative practice
Norman Lear ‘44
Norman Lear ‘44, TV and Emerson legend, dies at 101
Madeline Gregorski, left, and Layla Palmer, right, win the Mackie and Emerson College Podcast Pitch Contest for their true crime show.
Duo wins Mackie and Emerson College Podcast Pitch Contest for their true crime show
SGA discusses affirmative action ban, impact on Emerson admissions
SGA discusses affirmative action ban, impact on Emerson admissions
An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD responds to violation, larceny reports
MBTAs Park Street Station.
MBTA Green Line closure lengthens commute times for students
Tremont Street at night.
Emerson students reflect on dull nightlife
Performers and viewers of the event join on stage to light the tree on Boston Common on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Boston Common celebrates various festivities during Holiday Tree Lighting
City Council floats creation of committee on domestic violence
City Council floats creation of committee on domestic violence
Max Crumley-Effinger, assistant director of International Students Affairs, holds online OPT workshops for December 2023 graduates.
International students face unique challenges in finding post-graduate employment
Formerly the Title IX office, Emersons Office of Equal Opportunity will address issues of discrimination, sexual violence and harassment on campus.
Office of Equal Opportunity extends Title IX reach
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the colleges Title IX policies and practices.
Sonia Jurado announced as Emerson’s new Title IX coordinator
Emersons Title IX office.
Emerson officially relocates Office of Access, Equity, and Title IX
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
Members of Emersons Esports club during their game night in the Little Building on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Emerson Esports offers community, competition, and creative practice
Emerson fans cheering on the mens basketball team during their 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals game vs. Babson.
Is Emerson a sports school?
Emersons Rohan Edwards (28), left, Aidan Ferguson (16), center, Thomas Pelino (18), right, celebrate as Thomas Pelino (18) scores a goal to help Emerson to a 2-2 draw with MIT at Rotch Playground in Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors and grads were impactful leaders
Senior guard Ella Bushee (#11) goes for a layup against Endicott on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Women’s basketball falls to Endicott, 76-69
Senior guard Trevor Arico (5) shoots against Salem State on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Men’s basketball wins home opener, falls at Suffolk for 2-3 start
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Panem Today, Panem Tomorrow, Panem Forever: Exploring the Social Implications of “A Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes.”
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Astrology should not be a means of explanation
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.
Home for the holidays: The privilege of taking a break.
Illustration by Molly Boyke.
“Babe wake up, a new Beatles song just dropped”: The power of AI in the music industry.
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Cotton Isn’t As Comfortable As You Think.
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Emerson class discussions aren’t as enriching as professors think they are
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Editorial: Does Emerson College care about victims and survivors?
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Spicy Wings and Spicier Questions: The Beacon Takes on Hot Ones Challenge
Should we have school spirit?
Should we have school spirit?
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Editorial: Emerson College presents: a convincing performance of inclusivity
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Panem Today, Panem Tomorrow, Panem Forever: Exploring the Social Implications of “A Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes.”
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Astrology should not be a means of explanation
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.
Home for the holidays: The privilege of taking a break.
Illustration by Molly Boyke.
“Babe wake up, a new Beatles song just dropped”: The power of AI in the music industry.
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Cotton Isn’t As Comfortable As You Think.
“Boy and the Heron” discovers the world hidden behind ordinary existence
“Boy and the Heron” discovers the world hidden behind ordinary existence
Human connection through the journey: “The Band’s Visit”
Human connection through the journey: “The Band’s Visit”
Rap mixed with comedy chaos: Zack Fox in Amsterdam
Rap mixed with comedy chaos: Zack Fox in Amsterdam
“fruitcake” gifts the seductive holiday spirit
“fruitcake” gifts the seductive holiday spirit
Molly Grace spreads all emotions of Love in new EP: ‘Lovesick’
Molly Grace spreads all emotions of Love in new EP: ‘Lovesick’
Fourth Wing: Really the New Fantasy Sensation?
Fourth Wing: Really the New Fantasy Sensation?
Photo courtesy of EGDC Image Gallery
Emerson Game Development Club: A Great Community for Aspiring Developers
7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break
7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break
Courtesy: Lindy Lin Photography
Liz Moody’s ‘100 Ways To Change Your Life’ is the handbook to health and happiness
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ offers fans the rare opportunity to simulate her concert in the theater
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ offers fans the rare opportunity to simulate her concert in the theater
Courtesy: Brian Basgen
‘He was an incredible person’: Colleagues remember Faizan Siddiqui
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Courtesy: EmersonToday
‘It’s an immeasurable loss’: Emerson remembers Maureen Shea
Bill Alexs yearbook photo in The Emersonian, 1966.
‘Born communicator’ from class of 1966 leaves behind journalism scholarship
Former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook accumulated 151 kills and 58 digs in the 2012 season.
Remembering former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook
Photo: Hailey Akau
Allston Christmas: The communal yard sale nobody asked for
Photos by Ashlyn Wang
Unraveling the Sustainable Threads of Denim Culture
Illustration: Rachel Choi
Picking Up After College Kids: Environmental Sustainability Efforts at Emerson
Photo: Hailey Akau
Colonization’s toll on Hawaiʻi: Lahaina’s devastation and the fight for Indigenous resilience
Illustration: Meg Richards
Why can’t I wish upon a star in Boston?
“You know I love this city more than anything,” she said. “I’m never going to stop fighting for this city that I love. I’m never going to stop fighting for the people that I love.”
Our thoughts on progressive Democrat Michelle Wu being sworn into office
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Photo of Helina Yared (middle) and her teammates, Nia Cooper (left) and Rachel Tarby (right), after practice.
Meghan Markle’s explosive interview, and Emerson’s new inclusivity-based cheerleading squad
Richard Fucillo in front of the MA statehouse.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 04: Richard Fucillo
Margot Wood 08, founder of Epic Reads and author of Fresh.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 03: Margot Wood
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Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor

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] Fourth Wing: Really the New Fantasy Sensation?

December 7, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] I Am Not Your Juxtaposition.

November 29, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

November 29, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

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

November 15, 2023

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[Photo] Faculty union surpasses 135 days working off-contract as negotiations continue

November 15, 2023

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[Photo] 7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break

November 14, 2023

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[Photo] Emerson Best Buddies to host a self-care night on Nov. 18

November 14, 2023

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

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, Multimedia Managing Editor
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 weekend for a horror film directed by a woman—Emma...

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

November 8, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

November 1, 2023

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[Photo] Alum book “The Woman with a Purple Heart” gives an unsung hero her own novel

November 1, 2023

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

November 1, 2023

The Olympic rings. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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[Photo] ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ offers fans the rare opportunity to simulate her concert in the theater

October 29, 2023

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[Photo] More than mischief: Loki returns in second season of Disney+ series

October 29, 2023

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[Photo] Are Disney Princesses too dated?

October 26, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] Editorial: Does Emerson College care about victims and survivors?

October 25, 2023

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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 found out that when people say someone is “hot,”...

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

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

October 11, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] ‘Pick me, choose me, love me’: Why the villainization of pick-me girls is anti-feminist

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

October 11, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

October 4, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] Is there a disconnect between Hispanic international students and Hispanic-American?

October 4, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

October 4, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Spicy Wings and Spicier Questions: The Beacon Takes on Hot Ones Challenge

October 2, 2023

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[Photo] Meet Jordan Lome, Emerson’s first assistant director of accessible engagement

September 27, 2023

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[Photo] American individualism contributes to class division and prevents collective contribution

September 27, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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[Photo] Should we have school spirit?

September 20, 2023

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[Photo] #BiWeek and bisexuality as a cultural comparison

September 20, 2023

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[Photo] Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections

September 17, 2023

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

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.

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

September 13, 2023

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[Photo] Spotlight on success: Boston Arts Academy Foundation secures Emerson Grad as Events Director

July 16, 2023

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[Photo] The grind don’t stop…until the body is destroyed 

April 26, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

Disney is homophobic. What’s new? 

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
April 26, 2023

Walt Disney Studios has produced a variety of content ranging from high-budget disappointments to low-budget masterpieces; but recent shows have nothing on “The Owl House,” in terms of both production...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

There’s no ‘devil’s advocate’ for eugenics—you’re just bigoted

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
April 19, 2023

The world’s population has reached eight billion and continues to grow exponentially. In response to the climate crisis and overpopulation, 21st century contemporaries have started to promote eugenics...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Why do we hate women in sports?

April 12, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Autism isn’t a new “trend”—it’s been part of human history for millennia

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
April 12, 2023

The idea that autism is a new and recent trend due to nefarious, external factors is cementing itself in the minds of many with terrifying speed. The anti-vaxxer ideology of autism being a disease is on...

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] Finger-Lickin’ Good? The coding of queerness as cannibalism in “Bones and All” 

April 5, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Supernatural teen drama genre takes another blow to the chest with Paramount+’s Wolf Pack

April 5, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] I’m ready to talk about my feelings

April 5, 2023

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[Photo] Where to go; Dominican food in Boston

April 3, 2023

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[Photo] I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

April 3, 2023

A Nomad’s Cookbook for People Who Always Miss Home

A Nomad’s Cookbook for People Who Always Miss Home

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
April 3, 2023

Food is necessary for the body, but it’s also necessary for the soul—and I don’t mean that in a metaphorical way. So many of my most cherished memories are associated with a particular dish; I think...

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Tornado Season and its impact on low-income communities

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
March 29, 2023

The clouds above converge, and the sky meets with the earth. Alongside frightening thunder, lightning, hail, and winds that rip roofs from ceilings, a righteously furious funnel forms—one that will tear...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] DeSantis, my home is not your political playground

March 29, 2023

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[Photo] March Madness: Upsets galore and glimpse into Final Four

March 27, 2023

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[Photo] Your favorite athlete is probably a terrible person

March 22, 2023

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[Photo] America is overdue in its transition to a working-to-live approach

March 22, 2023

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[Photo] I put the ‘virgin’ in Virginian: my first time was more than a social construct

March 22, 2023

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

Hozier rises from his slumber with “Eat Your Young”

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
March 22, 2023

Hozier awoke from the Irish wastelands with a fiery bang after dipping his toes into the nine circles of hell with his new EP “Eat Your Young.” The EP, released March 17, consists of three tracks:...

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[Photo] Emerson Prison Initiative to hold conference about the benefits of college in prison

March 22, 2023

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[Photo] Students plan for spring break amid lessened COVID policies

March 9, 2023

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[Photo] SGA empowers students with over $1.6 million with Student Impact Fund

March 8, 2023

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One step forward, two steps back: immigration policies in the United States

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
March 8, 2023

It’s been three years since former President Donald Trump was in office, but it seems his presence refuses to leave the room.  On Feb. 21, the Biden Administration announced an immigration policy...

[Photo] ‘Las tres causales’ son un derecho humano

March 2, 2023

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[Photo] Wellness Center to host Sexual Health Fair Friday

March 2, 2023

[Photo] Asian actors make history at 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Emerson alum recognized

March 1, 2023

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[Photo] Ride or die: whether you embrace the pillow or not, you’re always a princess.

February 23, 2023

[Photo] Nostalgic for Harvard: it’s not what you think

February 23, 2023

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The Modern Dad Syndrome: father figures in media

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
February 22, 2023

Recently, the entertainment industry has been oddly obsessed with single dads. From video-game-to-series adaptations like “The Last of Us” to the original “The Mandalorian,” modern entertainment...

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[Photo] Emerson, Trillium Brewing Company announce partnership

February 15, 2023

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[Photo] K-pop’s rose-colored glasses

February 15, 2023

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J.K. Rowling’s TERF legacy

J.K. Rowling’s TERF legacy

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
February 15, 2023

J.K. Rowling, possibly the most renowned TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) to exist within our youth’s cultural sphere, has been given yet another money bag through her new role-playing video...

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[Photo] Reframing the relationship between language and identity

February 1, 2023

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[Photo] New Rosalía single ‘LLYM’ celebrates the lovefool in all of us

February 1, 2023

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[Photo] ‘The Great British Bake Off’ isn’t the same

December 7, 2022

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

From a biological perspective, Tumblr’s ‘Goncharov’ is a masterpiece

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
December 7, 2022

Tumblr’s newest hot topic revolves around Martin Scorsese’s 1973 film “Goncharov,” which Tumblr users are deeming the best mafia film ever made, with its intricately-woven storylines coupled with...

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[Photo] Prioritize aftercare as much as your orgasm

December 7, 2022

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

The babygirlification of Ghost in COD is threatening the incels

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
November 30, 2022

Video game franchise “Call of Duty”’s newest installment “Modern Warfare II” was released on Oct. 27, and its revamped visuals and characters have been received positively across the board. However,...

Winter Drinks

[Photo] New season, new flavors: Ranking the Dunkin’ and Starbucks holiday drinks

November 30, 2022

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[Photo] Jurassic Bill: Official Massachusetts dinosaur named

November 30, 2022

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[Photo] Re-building an Eco Corps—the first step to larger sustainability progress on campus

November 30, 2022

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Illustration by Rachel Choi

Bird flu is flying, turkeys are dying

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
November 16, 2022

Let’s imagine: you’re sprinting to the nearest Walmart at full speed and hurtling straight towards the poultry section. You’ve finally mastered spatchcocking in theory, and you need that turkey to...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] The ideal birth control: No Nut November

November 16, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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[Photo] Journalism students on C-SPAN, PBS internships—and how they got them

November 15, 2022

Intern taking notes in front of the White House.

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[Photo] Meditated so hard my ass cracked: Buddhism is not Islamophobic

November 9, 2022

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The Supreme Court should stay affirmative about affirmative action

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor
November 9, 2022

On Monday, Oct. 31, the Supreme Court held a hearing regarding the legality of race-conscious admission programs, more commonly known as affirmative action, through a lawsuit by the anti-affirmative action...

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[Photo] Republican candidates appear soft on abortion in a Post-Roe election season. Don’t trust them.

November 9, 2022

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Her Loss

[Photo] “Her Loss” didn’t live up to its potential

November 9, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Acknowledging Black rappers goes beyond listening to their music.

November 2, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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[Photo] Emerson students, faculty reflect on post-Roe America

November 2, 2022

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[Photo] Student musicians make Emerson’s lack of music education work for them

November 2, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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[Photo] Wisconsin women’s volleyball deserves your respect

November 2, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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