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

The Berkeley Beacon

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Taylor Swift changed my relationship with sports

February 21, 2024
My hatred of sports can be traced back to a mortifying second-grade experience. It was a Saturday—game day for my youth soccer league—and I was dribbling the ball towards the goal completely unopposed. Strange, I thought, but they probably were so intimidated by my skillful dribbling that no one dared to stop me.
A musical metamorphosis: The Eras Tour

A musical metamorphosis: The Eras Tour

September 12, 2023

Spoiler Warning With its awe-inspiring grandeur, undeniable charisma, and repertoire that spans Taylor Swift’s illustrious career, “The Eras Tour”...

Illustration by Hailey Akau

Honorary degrees are honorary bullshit

March 8, 2023

Anyone who has worked toward a degree from a higher-education institution can attest to the blood, sweat, and tears—on top of the hundreds of thousands...

Swifties “polish up real nice” at two-night Taylor Swift party

Swifties “polish up real nice” at two-night Taylor Swift party

February 1, 2023

On Jan. 27, Big Night Live was lined up with Swifties dressed up as sparkling cats and fan-made costumes of Taylor Swift's music videos, as they prepared...

Taylor Swift is the “Mastermind” behind “Midnights”

Taylor Swift is the “Mastermind” behind “Midnights”

November 2, 2022

At midnight on Oct. 21, students all throughout Little Building were playing Taylor Swift's newest album on their headphones and speakers during the apex...

Is Taylor Swift revolutionary or is she just white?

Is Taylor Swift revolutionary or is she just white?

November 11, 2021

With the upcoming re-release of Taylor Swift’s award-winning album Red on Friday, it’s about time to investigate exactly why we love this white woman...

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