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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

Kaitlyn Smitten

Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer

Kaitlyn Smitten (she/her) is a freshman journalism student from Red Deer, Alberta. Canada. Kaitlyn is a part of the Emerson College softball team and enjoys traveling, reading, and listening to music. She aspires to be an investigative and/or breaking news reporter.
Latest from Kaitlyn Smitten
Terry (Edited by Maddie Barron)

The man, the myth, the Terry: the wacky world of third party candidates

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Beacon Correspondent / December 3, 2024

The U.S. political system operates under two main political parties: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party—but what about candidates who go...

Melanea Vemealssel, a member of the Kasteel Well dining staff, stands by some of the breakfast offerings on Nov. 27, 2024 (Kaitlyn Smitten/Beacon Staff).

Cooking up community at Kasteel Well

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / November 27, 2024

Nestled in the small village of Well, located in the Dutch province of Limburg, the Emerson College Kasteel Well program resides. With around 80 students...

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Coldplay’s ‘Moon Music’ demonstrates disconnection and chaos in the pop music sphere

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Beacon Correspondent / October 16, 2024
Coldplay's new album “Moon Music,” released on Oct. 4, marked the band's 10th album since their debut in 1998.
Team USA dominates Paris 2024

Team USA dominates Paris 2024

By Kaitlyn Smitten / August 23, 2024

The United States took home the most Olympic medals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the majority being won by the country’s female athletes.   The...

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How pop culture is changing indigenous narratives

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Beacon Correspondent / April 17, 2024

With the popularity of Martin Scorsese's newest movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a great deal of attention has been brought back to Indigenous populations...

Illustration Rachel Choi

2024 March Madness Tournament: A stepping stone for equality in sports

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / March 27, 2024

There is always a lot of buzz surrounding NCAA men’s March Madness, but this year, the women's tournament is capturing the attention of millions. With...

Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark’s declaration for WNBA Draft stirs excitement

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / March 20, 2024
On Feb. 29, the University of Iowa Women’s Basketball star Caitlin Clark declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft, she was forgoing her fifth year of eligibility at Iowa.
Illustration Rachel Choi

Caitlin Clark: A defining presence in women’s sports

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / March 6, 2024
The University of Iowa’s women's basketball star, Caitlin Clark, has redefined not only her school but also the world of college sports.
“ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts” revives the Smashing Pumpkins

“ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts” revives the Smashing Pumpkins

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / January 31, 2024

The long-anticipated album from ‘90s rock icons The Smashing Pumpkins was released in three separate increments, titled “ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three...

MBTA's Park Street Station.

MBTA Green Line closure lengthens commute times for students

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / December 6, 2023

Between Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) closed the Green Line for necessary repairs and to eliminate slow zones....

ECSU discusses rally to protest union-busting during Nov. 15 meeting

ECSU discusses rally to protest union-busting during Nov. 15 meeting

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / November 20, 2023

On Wednesday, Emerson College Students’ Union (ECSU) met to discuss various issues, including their protest on Nov. 17, the change to their meeting structure,...

A vote sign near the Boston Common. (Yufei Meng/Beacon Staff)

Boston City Council Election Day voting turnout shows decrease from last year

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / November 15, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Americans all across the country had the opportunity to vote for their elected city officials, specifically city council members. Boston...

“Killers of the Flower Moon” showcases Scorsese’s voice for the Osage people

“Killers of the Flower Moon” showcases Scorsese’s voice for the Osage people

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Kaitlyn Smitten / November 1, 2023

Spoiler Warning  Martin Scorsese’s film “Killers of the Flower Moon” debuted on Oct. 20, detailing the historical event in which members of the...

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Emerson staff and organizations offer resources to prevent drink-spiking

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / October 18, 2023

With Halloween parties approaching, the college administration is ensuring students are aware of available resources for incidences of drugged drinking.  Drink...

The Office of Financial Aid in the Union Bank Building.

Emerson students not surprised with recent Princeton Review ranking on college’s financial aid

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / October 18, 2023

Emerson College has recently earned the distinction of the worst college in the country for  financial aid in the Princeton Review’s Financial Aid Not...

The Emerson women's soccer team at a photo shoot for their upcoming "Play with Pride" game.

Emerson women’s soccer Plays with Pride

By Kaitlyn Smitten / October 4, 2023

The Emerson College women’s soccer team has partnered with Athlete Ally, an organization that supports members of the LGBTQ+ community in sports. On...

The NCAA logo.

NCAA grants eight additional practices to Div. III sports

By Kaitlyn Smitten / October 2, 2023

For decades, Div. III sports have been limited in the number of regulated official practices—but as of Nov. 16, 2022, the NCAA has made a change to some...

The Princeton Review ranks 25 schools with financial aid that isn't so great.

Emerson College earns number one spot for worst financial aid in America

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Beacon Correspondent / September 27, 2023

Emerson College was recently ranked the number one college for worst financial aid in the United States, according to a list published by the Princeton...