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The Boston University Beacon The Beacon is a multimedia student publication which thrives on the imagination of Boston University

The Beacon is only $135 away from reaching our 150th Summer Anniversary edition goal! Please consider donating or submit...
07/22/2026

The Beacon is only $135 away from reaching our 150th Summer Anniversary edition goal! Please consider donating or submitting by 7/31 to the link in bio.

Mrinalee Reddy’s (mrina ☆) piece Home Improvements Column isn’t interested in timidity. Published in our Fall 2024 issue...
07/15/2026

Mrinalee Reddy’s (mrina ☆) piece Home Improvements Column isn’t interested in timidity. Published in our Fall 2024 issue Reformation, it is a letter to the undefined, that declares (wet, light, gentle) war on the reader.

Ju Derraik’s (ju) poem Dilema Volumetrico/Volumetric Dilemma harnesses the subtlety of translation to explore the inexpr...
07/02/2026

Ju Derraik’s (ju) poem Dilema Volumetrico/Volumetric Dilemma harnesses the subtlety of translation to explore the inexpressible — that void of meaning between and among languages. Graphic credit Kiara Rojas.

The Beacon needs YOU for our 150th anniversary edition. Please consider donating, sharing the link (in bio), and/or subm...
06/26/2026

The Beacon needs YOU for our 150th anniversary edition. Please consider donating, sharing the link (in bio), and/or submitting by July 31st.

https://gofund.me/be00ccf62

Kat Harmon’s (kat) poem Proserpina is a rage full yet self conscious rejection of convention. It hurdles on through vivi...
06/23/2026

Kat Harmon’s (kat) poem Proserpina is a rage full yet self conscious rejection of convention. It hurdles on through vivid imagery so quick that you can’t catch your breath. Swipe to the end to see how it appears in our Spring edition, Residuals. Graphics credit slides 1-4: gi. Slide 5: mrina ☆.

Have you read Claire Wu’s () poem “My Father’s Boots” yet? If not, here’s a sneak peek of the opener for our Spring 2026...
06/01/2026

Have you read Claire Wu’s () poem “My Father’s Boots” yet? If not, here’s a sneak peek of the opener for our Spring 2026 issue, Residuals.
Graphics credit . Summer issue submissions close on July 31st, midnight. Link in bio.

Did you miss our Spring issue release? Don’t fret! We have more copies available by request — shoot us a DM to get your ...
05/25/2026

Did you miss our Spring issue release? Don’t fret! We have more copies available by request — shoot us a DM to get your hands on one. A special thanks to all who contributed to make Residuals possible.

The Beacon is opening its doors to submissions worldwide — for our 150th anniversary Summer edition we welcome submissio...
05/15/2026

The Beacon is opening its doors to submissions worldwide — for our 150th anniversary Summer edition we welcome submissions of any of your art, regardless of who you are: graphics, verse and prose.

Submissions will open tomorrow, May 15th, until July 31st. Mark your calendars!

Go to our website for submission details and FAQ.

We are finishing the semester strong!! Come join the Beacon’s Release Party for our 2026 Issue Residuals! 🎉
04/16/2026

We are finishing the semester strong!! Come join the Beacon’s Release Party for our 2026 Issue Residuals! 🎉

Join the crew that makes the magic of The Beacon happen! We are now accepting applications for VP, Publicist, Secretary,...
04/09/2026

Join the crew that makes the magic of The Beacon happen! We are now accepting applications for VP, Publicist, Secretary, and Treasurer. We’re looking for creatives with a passion for strengthening our writers community!
Link to the applications are in our Bio ✨

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