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The Berkeley Beacon

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

The Berkeley Beacon

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

The Berkeley Beacon

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Cooking up community: Emerson celebrates the Lunar New Year in the Dining Center

By Madalyn Jimiera and Adam Nuñez / 5 hours ago

Chatter and laughter filled the Dining Hall on Jan. 29 as aromas of vegetable dumplings, Taiwanese noodle soup, char siu pork ribs, and more echoed celebrations...

Reflection. (Bryan Liu/ Beacon Staff)

K-pop idols get canceled for saying ‘Chinese New Year,’ should we?

By Bryan Liu, Managing Editor / January 29, 2025

The K-pop industry epitomizes trivial controversies. Every year—an idol says “Chinese New Year” instead of “Lunar New Year,” and netizens dogpile...