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

The Berkeley Beacon

Ella Duggan

Ella Duggan, Opinion Co-Editor

Ella Duggan (she/her) is a sophomore communication studies major from Wellington, New Zealand, with minors in public relations and marketing. Outside of The Beacon, she is assistant music director for the Emerson Acappellics, social media coordinator for Emerson International, and serves on the national publications subcommittee for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

 

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Illustration Kellyn Taylor

Letter from the editors: living in Trump’s America

By Merritt Hughes and Ella Duggan / November 7, 2024
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. What comes next?
Graphic Rachel Choi

Anger, fear, betrayal: how do people feel about Trump’s win?

By Ella Duggan, Opinion co-Editor / November 7, 2024

At a time like this, words are hard to find. Grief and loss are such personal subjects, and to many of us, that’s what this is: grieving our hope for...

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance addresses journalists in the spin room after the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Philadelphia on September 10, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff)

Trump is not the scariest candidate on the ballot: Vance is

By Ella Duggan, Opinion Co-Editor / October 30, 2024
If I saw JD Vance on the street, I wouldn’t cower. I wouldn’t avert my eyes, and I certainly wouldn’t step out of his way. But rest assured, I am afraid of Vance.
Illustration Kellyn Taylor

Have important conversations, even when you don’t want to

By Ella Duggan, Editor / April 24, 2024

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

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

Think TikTok won’t be banned in the U.S.? Think again

By Ella Duggan, Assistant Opinion Editor / April 17, 2024

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

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

Class of 2028, this one’s for you

By Merritt Hughes and Ella Duggan / April 10, 2024

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

Graphic Ella Duggan

If the economy is thriving, why are we all broke?

By Ella Duggan, Assistant Opinion Editor / February 21, 2024
The economy is thriving right now. Do you believe that statement? When we go to Target or Roche Bros and can’t afford to buy eggs or milk, how can we believe that the economy is thriving?
Illustration Rachel Choi

Hate Valentine’s? Give books a chance

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

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

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

Cheerleading? I’ll cheer for the legitimization of womens’ sports

By Ella Duggan, Assistant Opinion Editor / January 24, 2024

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

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Astrology should not be a means of explanation

By Ella Duggan, Beacon Staff / December 6, 2023

A few weeks ago, I was browsing through an astrology magazine, mulling over year-old horoscopes and astrological book reviews when I stumbled upon an article...

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Domestic womens’ sports deserve more support

By Ella Duggan, Beacon Staff / November 15, 2023

New Zealand and Australia hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup from July to August this year. The atmosphere was electric. Fans showed up in droves to support...

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

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

By Ella Duggan, Beacon Correspondent / November 8, 2023

Opinions expressed in Beacon Op-Eds are not necessarily shared by the entire staff. It is the responsibility of Opinion editors to elevate each individual’s...

Illustration by Sasha Zirin.

Political extremism is a marketing tactic

By Ella Duggan, Beacon Correspondent / October 18, 2023

These days everybody is doing the most. New products aren’t just new: they’re The Best And Most Exciting Thing You’ve Ever Seen With Your Own Two...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

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

By Ella Duggan, Beacon Correspondent / October 11, 2023

Is it wrong to want to be loved?  Time and time again I ask myself, is it wrong to want love? It seems like an easy answer: Everyone wants love. So...