Skip to Main Content
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

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Illustration Rachel Choi

Speaking Spanish is essential to the Hispanic identity

By Josie Arteaga, Dept. Opinion Editor / November 20, 2024

Speaking Spanish, in any capacity, is essential to the existence of Hispanic identity. Connecting with one’s cultural roots begins by adopting the...

Reframing the relationship between language and identity

Reframing the relationship between language and identity

By Christina Horacio, Staff Writer, Opinion / February 1, 2023

Within the Latine community, the criticism of non-Spanish speaking individuals—often referred to as ‘no sabo kids’—is nothing new. The scrutiny...