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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/they) 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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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

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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.

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Hailey Akau / September 13, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Disney is homophobic. What’s new? 

By Rachel Choi / 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...

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...

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[Photo] Why do we hate women in sports?

By Mariyam Quaisar, Editor In-Chief / 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...

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

By Meg Richards, Assistant Opinion Editor / April 5, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

A Nomad’s Cookbook for People Who Always Miss Home

A Nomad’s Cookbook for People Who Always Miss Home

By Rachel Choi / 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...

Illustration by Kellyn Taylor

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...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Sophia Pargas, Living Arts Editor / March 29, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Hozier rises from his slumber with “Eat Your Young”

By Rachel Choi / 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...

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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...

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

By Bryan Liu, Assistant Opinion Editor / February 23, 2023

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The Modern Dad Syndrome: father figures in media

By Rachel Choi, Content 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...

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[Photo] K-pop’s rose-colored glasses

By Riley Nemes, Beacon Correspondent / February 15, 2023

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J.K. Rowling’s TERF legacy

J.K. Rowling’s TERF legacy

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia 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...

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

By Roma Welsh, Beacon Correspondent / December 7, 2022

Illustration Rachel Choi

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Rachel Choi, Copyeditor / 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,...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Prioritize aftercare as much as your orgasm

By Mariyam Quaisar, Content Managing Editor / December 7, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Illustration by Rachel Choi

The babygirlification of Ghost in COD is threatening the incels

By Rachel Choi, Staff Writer / 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...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Bird flu is flying, turkeys are dying

By Rachel Choi, Staff Writer / 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...

Intern taking notes in front of the White House.

[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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The Supreme Court should stay affirmative about affirmative action

By Rachel Choi, Staff Writer / 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,...

Illustration of protesters holding signs with reproductive rights slogans.

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

By Maeve Lawler / November 2, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Wisconsin women’s volleyball deserves your respect

November 2, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Sex is an asset in or out of a relationship

By Mariyam Quaisar, Content Managing Editor / September 28, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Twitter demands for the return of the Kohinoor back to India are well grounded

By Mariyam Quaisar, Content Managing Editor / September 15, 2022

Illustration by Rachel Choi