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

The Berkeley Beacon

Sports

Women’s basketball takes down Mount Holyoke

Emerson Lions Quinn OConnor passing the ball to her teammates.
January 19, 2022

Emerson’s women’s basketball team handily won their first New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference game of the season, rounding out a 69-44 win over Mount Holyoke College at home this...

Winter sports face an uncertain future amid COVID surge

The athletics departments partnership with PlaySiight will improve quality of streams and film for all sports including the production at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym.
January 13, 2022

The 2021-22 season for the Emerson Lions’ winter sports teams started off bright with electrifying performances in front of the home crowd at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym, but now face a similar...

Men’s basketball team takes down previously undefeated Clark

Emerson Lions Nate Martin attempts to defend a shot.
January 13, 2022

Emerson’s men’s basketball team earned their first conference win Wednesday night, putting up a score of 72-59 to defeat Clark University on their home court.  Prior to winter break, the Lions...

Senior center earns accolades for dominant performances

Graduate center Jarred Houston making a layup
December 8, 2021

Jarred Houston was named to his second Defensive Player of the Week for Men’s Basketball by the New England Women’s and Men’s Conference on Monday after the senior center put up 16.5 boards, one...

It’s the NFL’s fault that the Patriots are back

December 8, 2021

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Men’s basketball win close match against Plymouth State University

Senior guard Nate Martin who scored 12 points against Babson on Jan. 30 was out in the NEWMAC Semifinal.
December 2, 2021

With less than one minute left on the clock, senior guard Nate Martin made four of six free throws to solidify the men’s basketball team’s 77-74 lead over Plymouth State University.  Heading into...

Men’s lacrosse team raises $2,700 for Daniel J. Hollis Foundation

Men’s lacrosse team raises $2,700 for Daniel J. Hollis Foundation
December 2, 2021

The men’s lacrosse team raised $2,700 for The Daniel J. Hollis foundation in November through a “movember” campaign that saw them grow mustaches until their goal was reached.  Hollis, a former...

Women’s basketball drops fourth straight game

Katie Beckmann during a basketball game.
November 18, 2021

The fourth time proved not to be the charm for the women’s basketball team on Tuesday, as they fell to Brandeis University in a defeat full of sloppy defense, turnovers, and missed opportunities. The...

Senior forward reflects on four years as a Lion

Senior Grace Cosgrove playing on the soccer game on Sep. 15
November 17, 2021

Grace Cosgrove’s final season as a forward on Emerson’s women’s soccer team ended on a triumphant individual note, even though the team’s playoff run was cut short.   Cosgrove, a senior who...

Women’s volleyball player awarded Defensive Player of the Year

Womens volleyball player awarded Defensive Player of the Year
November 11, 2021

Sophomore libero Caroline Davis was named the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021 season. At the collegiate level, Davis is no newcomer to...

33 Fall student-athletes named to academic all-conference team

33 Fall student-athletes named to academic all-conference team
November 11, 2021

After a rigorous Fall 2021 campaign, 33 Emerson student-athletes were named to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference team for their dedication to coursework...

Women’s soccer team loses NEWMAC Quarterfinals to Wheaton College

Madeline Khaw fought for the ball during the Nov. 2 game.
November 3, 2021

The women’s soccer team’s season came to a crushing close with a 1-0 loss to Wheaton College Lyons in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference Quarterfinals. The Lions capped off...

Women’s volleyball team falls to Springfield College in first playoff round

Isabella Chu recorded 11 kills in the loss to MIT on Sept. 13.
November 3, 2021

The women’s volleyball team lost 3-1 to Springfield College Tuesday night in the first round of the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference playoffs, ending its season 17-8. The Springfield...

Rowing returns to the Charles River with Head of the Charles

Rowing returns to the Charles River with Head of the Charles
October 28, 2021

The 56th annual Head of the Chalres Regatta made a triumphant return to the Charles River between Oct. 22 and 24, with legions of rowers competing in the annual race after it was held remotely amid the...

Two women’s soccer players removed from team for violating COVID-19 policy

Sophomore captain Megan Rose had 102 saves last season, which placed her at second in the NEWMAC. Photo by Carol Rangel / Beacon Correspondent
October 28, 2021

Two members of the women’s soccer team were removed from the team for violating COVID-19 protocols in early September, and both now face disciplinary action from the college.  The team members, starting...

Women’s volleyball team sweeps Colby College

Women’s volleyball team sweeps Colby College
October 21, 2021

The Emerson women’s volleyball team swept a doubleheader against Colby College on Saturday as a part of a doubleheader taking place on Family Weekend—improving the team’s record to 12-6 on the season. The...

Men’s soccer player goes from defending goals to striking a pose

Men’s soccer player goes from defending goals to striking a pose
October 21, 2021

Sophomore defender Aaron Tyler’s relatively newfound interest in modeling has led him to an unlikely place— Apple’s official website, promoting the iPhone 13.  Tyler was featured in an ad for...

Women’s soccer team defeats Wheaton College 2-1 in front of the first crowd of the season

Simone Barragan-Shaw dribbling against Wheaton College
October 14, 2021

Emerson’s women’s soccer team topped Wheaton College 2-1 in a Wednesday night matchup at Roch Field, bringing the team’s record on the season to 6-4. The Lions were coming off a 2-1 loss to Babson...

The underdog Red Sox are well-positioned to continue their postseason run against the mighty Houston Astros

 Enrique Hernandez #5 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6 to 5 during Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park
October 14, 2021

Just a few days ago, I was singing “Dirty Water” by The Standells in a crowd of over 30,000 people at Fenway Park celebrating the Boston Red Sox walking off in game three of the American League Division...

Emerson men’s soccer team defeated on Senior Day

Senior defender Darius Boamah with his family
October 14, 2021

For the first time in 710 days, Emerson’s men’s soccer team trotted onto Rotch Field with family members and opposing fans in attendance for a match against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,...