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Winter sports athletes prepare for season despite uncertainty of future seasons

Sam Willinger (right) celebrates after scoring a point for the Lions last season.
October 7, 2020

The status of the NEWMAC winter sports season remains unclear due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Emerson student athletes have continued preparing for the possibility of competition. Rather than focusing...

Men’s soccer sophomores debate on new joint soccer podcast

Sophomores Aidan Ferguson (left) and Bo Feekins (right) debating about soccer on Fergusons YouTube channel, The Fergie Time Podcast.
October 7, 2020

Men’s soccer sophomore defenders Bo Feekins and Aidan Ferguson have spent the past year creating soccer content for their individual YouTube channels. In an effort to build their platforms, they are...

Red Sox have crucial decisions to make following disappointing season

Red Sox have crucial decisions to make following disappointing season
October 7, 2020

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Fate of winter sports still up in air, targeting November decision

Freshman Zach Waterhouse finishes a reverse layup under the net for 2 of his 17 points against Springfield in the 2019 NEWMAC semifinals.
October 1, 2020

The status of the NEWMAC winter sports season remains in jeopardy as teams are set to begin practicing on Oct. 18, Athletic Director Pat Nicol said.  “Certainly, health and safety is paramount,”...

Brady vs Newton: Comparing the old vs new Patriots QB so far

Brady vs Newton: Comparing the old vs new Patriots QB so far
September 30, 2020

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Balanced running game lead Pats to win vs. Vegas

Balanced running game lead Pats to win vs. Vegas
September 28, 2020

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Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat

Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat
September 28, 2020

Just past the nine-minute mark in the final quarter of game 6 last night, the Boston Celtics were up 96-90 against the Miami Heat. Boston was on their way to forcing a game 7 in the Eastern Conference...

Celtics settle down, win game 5 to extend ECF

Celtics settle down, win game 5 to extend ECF
September 26, 2020

And just like that, the Celtics are back. After a disastrous game 4 loss to the Miami Heat, the Celtics rallied and got back to playing their style of basketball last night as they beat Miami by a score...

Celtics sloppy play results in 3-1 deficit in ECF

Celtics sloppy play results in 3-1 deficit in ECF
September 25, 2020

After a solid game 3 win on Saturday night to climb back into the Eastern Conference Finals, did the Boston Celtics have a repeat of that performance up their sleeves for game 4 last night? The answer...

Women’s volleyball seniors reflect on shortened careers

The womens volleyball team is one of the 10 sports teams impacted by the decision.
September 23, 2020

Last fall, the women’s volleyball team shocked the conference. In the two games leading up to their first ever NEWMAC championship game, in their first ever NEWMAC playoff run, they fought back from...

Newton, Patriots lose on final play in another classic vs. Seahawks

Newton, Patriots lose on final play in another classic vs. Seahawks
September 21, 2020

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Boston responds in game 3 with decisive win

Boston responds in game 3 with decisive win
September 20, 2020

And just like that, we have ourselves a series, ladies and gentlemen. The Boston Celtics made a statement last night with a wire-to-wire game 3 win, 117-106, vs. the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference...

Another frustrating loss puts Celtics in 2-0 hole in ECF

Another frustrating loss puts Celtics in 2-0 hole in ECF
September 18, 2020

Stop me if you have heard this one before: The Boston Celtics blow a double-digit lead, come back to take the lead in the last five minutes of the game, and then lose in the final minutes. Sound familiar?...

Boston squanders winnable Game 1 to Heat in OT

Boston squanders winnable Game 1 to Heat in OT
September 16, 2020

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Senior spotlight: Hagerty reflects on career highlights amidst canceled fall season

Alana Hagerty (left) started a total of 23 matches during her three seasons as a Lion.
September 3, 2020

Now that women’s soccer senior defender Alana Hagerty will not have the opportunity to suit up for a final season as a Lion, she has spent time reminiscing about her career highlights, including her...

Teams prepare for fall practice plans in the absence of athletic season

Mens basketball sophomores Stephen Fabrizio (left) and James Beckwith (right) are among the athletes who have found outdoor courts to sharpen their skills.
September 2, 2020

Emerson’s decision in July to cancel fall athletic competition created a void for student athletes and coaches alike that will be filled by two five-week-long practice periods.  Athletic Director...

Eligibility extension brings back Franklin for fifth season

Austin Franklin (2) has scored 37 career goals. He will have the opportunity to add to that total this spring.
August 30, 2020

On June 26, men’s lacrosse team co-captain and recent graduate Austin Franklin posted a statement on Instagram ending with the words “I’m back.” It indicated his return to the team for the 2021...

Fitness center reopens with safety protocols in place

Unlike this pre-pandemic photo of the fitness center, students must wear masks in the facility at all times.
August 26, 2020

Months of preparation to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by the college’s fitness center staff culminated in the official reopening of the facility Tuesday morning. The fitness center instituted new...

Bruins: Unexpected underdogs heading into playoffs

Bruins: Unexpected underdogs heading into playoffs
August 14, 2020

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Gray ‘19 to continue professional basketball journey with Ironi Kiryat Ata

Gray will play his second season of professional basketball for Ironi Kiryat Ata
August 9, 2020

In summer 2017, Geoff Gray ‘19 stood in a Jerusalem bar watching fans celebrate Hapoel Jerusalem’s Israeli Basketball Premier League Championship win.  This was Gray’s first in-person impression...

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