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

The Berkeley Beacon

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Sports

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...

Emerson coaches prepare for unique challenges in a semester without fall sports

Emerson coaches prepare for unique challenges in a semester without fall sports
July 21, 2020

With only a month left until the season begins, the college’s decision to cancel fall sports due to the outbreak of COVID-19 last week left coaches in a wash of uncertainty and led to a mix of reactions...

Athletes hope to maintain morale and continue training after college cancels fall sports

Athletes hope to maintain morale and continue training after college cancels fall sports
July 20, 2020

The cancellation of all fall competitive sporting events at the college left many student athletes—especially seniors—devastated about the loss of a season otherwise filled with practices, road trips...

Heightened concerns about testing, travel, practice led to fall sports cancellation

Heightened concerns about testing, travel, practice led to fall sports cancellation
July 15, 2020

Weeks of deliberation by the college’s athletic department led to a much-anticipated announcement Tuesday: all fall athletic competition is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Athletic Director...

College announces decision to cancel fall sports

College announces decision to cancel fall sports
July 14, 2020

The college announced its decision Tuesday afternoon to cancel all competitive sporting events for the fall 2020 athletic season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an announcement from Vice President...

Former lacrosse captain Shore ‘11 highlights professional lacrosse players in self-published book

After multiple pitches to publishing companies, Phil Shore took matters into his own hands and self-published his first book.
July 7, 2020

Major League Lacrosse is far from the most popular American sport. Phil Shore ‘11 chose to shine a light on the beloved activity, often swept aside by mainstream sports media, in his first book, released...

Renegades to relive championship through ESPN documentary

The Renegades team up for a tackle against a WFA opponent.
July 1, 2020

When the Women’s Football Alliance’s Boston Renegades’ owner abruptly left the team weeks before the 2015 season, Molly Goodwin was one of three former players who stepped in to lead the team. Since...

Emerson Esports resume competitive season

Emerson Esports competing in 2018.
June 9, 2020

When John Lyons ‘20, a member of one of the college’s competitive “Overwatch” video game teams, learned that his final season of competition was postponed until further notice, he said he was shocked...

New Faces: O’Connor joins women’s basketball eager to embrace academics and athletics

OConnor made her commitment to the college official from home on April 22.
May 21, 2020

After Quinn O’Connor virtually graduates from Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she will join the women’s basketball team as a first generation college student.  “She’s going to...

Lions claim 35 spots on NEWMAC Spring All-Academic team

The baseball team will begin practicing this week while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
May 14, 2020

The cancellation of spring sports at the college left many student athletes devastated; however, senior pitcher Sam Knox said the announcement of the NEWMAC Spring All-Academic team brought some positivity...

Fitness center promotes physical activity with virtual race

Unlike this pre-pandemic photo of the fitness center, students must wear masks in the facility at all times.
May 8, 2020

With the college’s fitness center closed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the center's staff is encouraging students to walk, jog, run, or even ski five kilometers to stay active.  The fitness...

Houston recognized for leadership off the court

Graduate student and guard Jarred Houston goes up for a lay-up.
May 4, 2020

Men’s basketball center Jarred Houston was scrolling through Twitter on April 9 when he found out he earned the Emerson Recognition and Achievement Student Leader of the Year Award. “This means...

Skunks stay connected despite abbreviated spring season

After former captains Cam Barth (pictured) and Kate Nelson left the team, Jared Merrifield and Tori Purcell have assumed their leadership positions.
April 22, 2020

When Emerson announced the college would be closing its campus and moving to online learning in March, the ultimate disc team’s spring season was about to begin.  The Skunks, who received school-affiliated...

Coaches plan to adjust scouting processes amid pandemic

The season will consist of conference play only and official competitions will begin on March 13.
April 20, 2020

Emerson coaches are taking a new approach to scouting this spring after high schools decided to cancel their sports seasons in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The National Collegiate Athletic...