About Us
The Beacon Journey
WHO WE ARE
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 campus writer's hub. 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.
A rich history.
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 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.
Our Mission.
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.
Our Team
George is an English and Genocide Studies major and Editor-in-Chief of the Beacon. He hopes to work in law and continue to write on the side. For now, he spends his free time reading fiction and poetry and writing short stories. Some of his favorite poets include Rilke, Gluck and Plath, although he has a special affection for Spanish poets such as Lorca. Besides writing, he enjoys horticulture, especially growing strawberries using permaculture techniques.
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Simran is a Biomedical Engineering and ML major and Associate Editor for the Beacon. She hopes to work in the field of bioinformatics and continue writing poems. She loves a good sci-fi film, exploring Acadia National Park, and sipping on Shirley Temples.
Treasurer
Kamya is a Psychology, Economics and Math major and Treasurer for the Beacon. She hopes to one day work in the field of Behavioural Economics and analyse consumer psychology. She spends her time reading mystery novels, watching anime, ordering truffle fries at every restaurant she goes to, and writing poetry.
Publicist
Kiara is a Film/TV and Visual Arts major, and Publisher for the Beacon. She hopes to become a full time artist and utilize her art to advocate for social justice through filmmaking and multimedia paintings. You’ll often find her carrying around lots of film equipment, but you can also find her reading books, playing video games, watching anime, and writing poetry. Some of her favorite poets include Langston Hughes, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Edgar Allen Poe.
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Secretary
Meghan is an Environmental Science major, English minor, and Secretary for the Beacon. She hopes to specialize in forest conservation in the future and continue writing lots of poetry. In her free time, she loves to go on long walks, find trees to sit in, and collect cool rocks. One day, Meghan hopes to publish a poetry collection, but for now you will find her reading and wandering through nature.