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Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor

Rachel Choi (she/they) is a WLP: publishing major with minors in PR and pre-law. She currently serves as the multimedia managing editor and chief copyeditor for The Beacon. They also occasionally like to write oddly specific articles.

Latest from Rachel Choi

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

By Ella Duggan, Magazine Editor / February 14, 2024

Illustration Rachel Choi

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

By Rylie Burns, Former Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / February 14, 2024

Illustration Rachel Choi

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

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer / February 14, 2024

Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] ‘Moulin Rouge!’ dazzles on Boston Stage

By Danielle Bartholet, Operations Managing Editor / February 8, 2024

[Photo] Emerson student film: A taste of what’s to come this year

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor / February 8, 2024

[Photo] Is TikTok the new fashion trend?

By MacKenzie Zwillman, Beacon Correspondent / February 7, 2024

Illustration Rachel Choi

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

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / February 7, 2024

Illustration Rachel Choi

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

By Annie Sarlin, Dept. Living Arts Editor / February 7, 2024

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[Photo] Boston’s dynamic duo find themselves at the NBA All-Star Game once again

February 7, 2024

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

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports / February 5, 2024

Illustration Rachel Choi

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

By Mariyam Quaisar, Managing Editor / January 31, 2024

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

Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] ‘Have you seen THE Jacob Elordi edit?’: The rise of TikTok’s fan edit community

By Maggie Kaprielian, Beacon Correspondent / January 31, 2024

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[Photo] New Year’s resolutions suck

By Mer Hughes, Multimedia Managing Editor & Layout Editor / January 24, 2024

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

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Editor-at-Large / January 24, 2024

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

By Rylie Burns, Former Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / January 24, 2024

Illustration Rachel Choi

[Photo] Fourth Wing: Really the New Fantasy Sensation?

By Danielle Bartholet, Operations Managing Editor / December 7, 2023

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

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

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] Panem Today, Panem Tomorrow, Panem Forever: Exploring the Social Implications of “A Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes.”

By Shannon Garrido and Hadera McKay / December 6, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] I Am Not Your Juxtaposition.

By Kaitlin Harness, Beacon Correspondent / November 29, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Hailey Akau, Assistant Multimedia Editor and Magazine Section Editor / November 29, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / November 19, 2023

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

[Photo] Domestic womens’ sports deserve more support

By Ella Duggan, Magazine Editor / November 15, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / November 15, 2023

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

By Sofia Waldron, Reels Editor / November 14, 2023

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

November 14, 2023

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

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Editor-at-Large / 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

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / 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...

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

By Ella Duggan, Magazine Editor / November 8, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Maggie Kaprielian, Beacon Correspondent / November 1, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Ryan Yau, Content Managing Editor / November 1, 2023

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

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / November 1, 2023

The Olympic rings. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor / October 29, 2023

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

By Emma Siebold, Beacon Correspondent / October 29, 2023

[Photo] Are Disney Princesses too dated?

By Payton Zagacki, Beacon Correspondent / October 26, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By The Editorial Board / October 25, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / 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...

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

By Meg Richards, Deputy Projects Editor / October 18, 2023

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

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

By Ella Duggan, Magazine Editor / October 11, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Staff Writer / October 11, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Ryli Stoker, Beacon Correspondent / October 4, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief / October 4, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Meg Richards, Deputy Projects Editor / October 4, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Editorial Board / October 2, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Olivia LeDuc, News Editor / September 27, 2023

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

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Staff Writer / September 27, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

[Photo] Should we have school spirit?

By Shannon Garrido, Hadera McKay, Sasha Zirin and Hailey Akau / September 20, 2023

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

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / September 17, 2023

[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.

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

By Hailey Akau, Assistant Multimedia Editor and Magazine Section Editor / September 13, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief / July 16, 2023

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

By Meg Richards and Ty Gavin / April 26, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Disney is homophobic. What’s new?

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / 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...

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

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / 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...

[Photo] Why do we hate women in sports?

By Mariyam Quaisar, Managing Editor / April 12, 2023

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 & Chief Copyeditor / 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...

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

By Ty Gavin / April 5, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief / April 5, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Meg Richards, Deputy Projects Editor / April 5, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

[Photo] Where to go; Dominican food in Boston

April 3, 2023

[Photo] I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

By Bryan Liu, Managing Editor / April 3, 2023

A Nomad’s Cookbook for People Who Always Miss Home

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / 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...

Tornado Season and its impact on low-income communities

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / 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...

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

By Sophia Pargas, Editor-in-Chief / March 29, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Former Sports Editor & Website Editor / March 27, 2023

[Photo] Your favorite athlete is probably a terrible person

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large / March 22, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Maeve Lawler, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief / March 22, 2023

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

By Meg Richards, Deputy Projects Editor / March 22, 2023

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Hozier rises from his slumber with “Eat Your Young”

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / 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...

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

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / March 22, 2023

(Rachel Choi/ Beacon Staff)

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

March 9, 2023

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

March 8, 2023

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

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / 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] ‘Las tres causales’ son un derecho humano

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief / March 2, 2023

[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

By Sophia Pargas, Editor-in-Chief / March 1, 2023

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

By Mariyam Quaisar, Managing Editor / February 23, 2023

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

By Bryan Liu, Managing Editor / February 23, 2023

The Modern Dad Syndrome: father figures in media

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / February 23, 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...

[Photo] Emerson, Trillium Brewing Company announce partnership

February 16, 2023

[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

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Managing Editor & Chief Copyeditor / 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...