Publication & Media
The Beacon is a social literary journal which thrives on the imagination of Boston University's finest writers. Each outside-the-box issue uplifts student voices, offering writers a platform to share ideas and an inclusive space for creative works. Beyond our pages, the Beacon is the writer's hub of campus. Through events such as writer's workshops and open mic nights, the Beacon gathers literary-like minds together to discover, discuss, and celebrate creative writing. As Boston University's Premiere Student Publication, the original 1876 Beacon is as old as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and born in the same year as Jack London. Before the Beacon disbanded in 1951, its publications witnessed and marked both World Wars, the end of gendered segregation in higher education and, of course, the many infrastructural changes that have occurred at BU since its creation. In 2019, BU Student Jonathan Han decided it was time to bring the Beacon back, hoping to offer students a vital platform to share their writing with the Boston community. The Rebranded 2022 Beacon as you see it now is constantly evolving, but continues to fulfill the wishes of Jonathan and the long, long line of Beacon writers, providing a safe space to uplift student voices. The Beacon strives to celebrate the creative writers of Boston University. Our team rallies around the goals of building a flourishing writing community here at BU, and offering a safe space for students to feel supported in their writing endeavors. We do not seek perfection, and aim to actively break down the stereotypes of what writing should be. We hope to encourage students to raise their voices by helping writers hone their skills, increasing access to peer-review resources, and providing opportunities for writers to make social connections.The Beacon team has big dreams for the fall 2024 semester.We are re-envisioning the Beacon as more than just a magazine, hoping to bring writers across campus together for a series of exciting social events. Our vision for the semester includes hosting: Open Mic Nights Writer's Workshops (Speed dating with our Editors!)Guest Speaker Lectures/Masterclasses Movie NightsSlam Poetry Competitions2024 Issue Release Party And more! In addition to holding events, we are working towards a physical magazine publication. Our magazine will be of professional caliber, curated to the highest standard, and feature a collaboration with the BU's graphic design students. Watch out for the 2024 Issue to be distributed throughout campus!
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