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

The Berkeley Beacon

Sofia Waldron

Sofia Waldron, Reels Editor

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Modeled by Sam Shipman and Maddie Barron

[Photo] ‘Till divorce do us part: a generation of marriage skeptics

By Margaux Jubin, Staff Writer / April 17, 2024

Modeled by Sam Shipman and Maddie Barron

En la calle con Sofia: Brothers Burger

En la calle con Sofia: Brothers Burger

By Sofia Waldron / April 11, 2024

My mamá could always be seen snacking on a big bowl of fruits no matter the hour or the weather, no matter where our family outings may have taken us...

En la calle con Sofia: El Rinconcito Colombiano

En la calle con Sofia: El Rinconcito Colombiano

By Sofia Waldron / March 8, 2024
Following a Sunday morning mass, it had become a ritual for my mamá and me to pay a visit to the local Colombian bakery.
En La Calle Con Sofia: Taqueria Jalisco Boston

En La Calle Con Sofia: Taqueria Jalisco

By Sofia Waldron / February 28, 2024
The first thing Mamá taught me to cook in her de facto culinary school was the perfect plate of rice and beans.
En la Calle Con Sofia: Rincon Limeño

En la Calle Con Sofia: Rincon Limeño

By Sofia Waldron / February 15, 2024

Growing up Mamá stressed many things—if I could rank their importance, it would be God, family, and Peruvian food. There are few things better in...

Hundreds gather on John F. Kennedy Street to protest Chase Bank's investment in Elbit systems, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Sofia Waldron/Beacon Staff)

BDS Boston protests in Harvard Square over Chase Bank’s investment in Elbit Systems

By Sofia Waldron, Staff Writer / January 24, 2024

A crowd of hundreds gathered in front of Chase Bank’s Harvard Square location in Cambridge on Saturday morning to protest the institution's investment...

Kristin Britton, left, and Patti Nelson, right, at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the picture communication board in Norwell, Mass. (Photo courtesy of Patti Nelson)

Empowering Inclusive Play: Kristin Britton and Patti Nelson collaborate with the Flutie Foundation to bring communication boards to Norwell

By Sofia Waldron, Beacon Correspondent / December 13, 2023

Emerson communications sciences and disorders (CSD) alums Kristin Britton and Patti Nelson partnered with Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism to bring...

Madeline Gregorski, left, and Layla Palmer, right, win the Mackie and Emerson College Podcast Pitch Contest for their true crime show. (Amin S. Lotfi/Beacon Staff)

Duo wins Mackie and Emerson College Podcast Pitch Contest for their true crime show

By Sofia Waldron, Beacon Correspondent / December 6, 2023

Madeline Gregorski and Layla Palmer’s “Snuffed: An Untrue Crime Podcast” recently won in the fiction category of Mackie and Emerson College’s Podcast...

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

SGA proposes giveback fund policy and supports RA union

By Sofia Waldron, Beacon Correspondent / November 20, 2023

The Student Government Association voted unanimously to propose the giveback fund policy and a proposed resolution to support the RA union formation.  SGA...

Israel-Palestine conflict at Emerson College

Photos: Pro-Palestinian rallies in Boston continue to call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Sofia Waldron, Arthur Mansavage and Ashlyn Wang / November 19, 2023

Rallies in the Boston area last week drew large crowds calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. aid to Israel.  Hundreds gathered outside...

7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break

7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break

By Sofia Waldron, Beacon Correspondent / November 14, 2023

Wondering what to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break? With the price of a ticket to go back home over the holidays, it can be difficult to...

Kaden Bryant, a first-year writing, literature, and publishing major, works on coding for Emerson Generic Magazine.

[Photo] Students pick on-campus jobs based on academics, flexibility

By Sofia Waldron, Beacon Correspondent / November 8, 2023

Kaden Bryant, a first-year writing, literature, and publishing major, works on coding for Emerson Generic Magazine.

A child plays on the ground after spending some time at arts and crafts. (Sofia Waldron for The Beacon)

Photos: Boston celebrates Halloween with third annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival

By Sofia Waldron / October 25, 2023

Hundreds gathered on Friday to celebrate the third annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival. Families were encouraged to dress up and celebrate the season...