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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

Northeastern University wins 71st annual men’s Beanpot tournament

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 14, 2024

On Monday at 7:30 p.m., the Northeastern Huskies skated on the ice for a thrilling championship game against the Boston University Terriers. What championship game, do you ask? The long-time tradition:...

NFL fan of the year Tom Grossi creates chaotic good

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 14, 2024

This weekend was busy for the NFL as the NFL Honors and the Super Bowl were hosted in Las Vegas. At the NFL Honors, several awards were announced, including one for the Fan of the Year, awarded to Green...

Boston’s dynamic duo find themselves at the NBA All-Star Game once again

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 7, 2024

The 73rd annual NBA All-Star Game is set to take place in Indianapolis on Feb. 18. The All-Star Game is hosted every February to showcase the top 24 players in the league. The inventor of basketball himself,...

More than a game: Emerson Basketball participates in second annual ‘Mental Health Matters’ fundraiser

Three womens basketball players wearing themed game shirts that say Mental Health Matters during a home game against MIT on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
February 7, 2024

For the Emerson Women’s Basketball team, playing a sport competitively is more than wins and losses. The phrase “mental health matters” plastered across the team’s warm-up t-shirts during their...

Breaking the misogyny in motorsport

Courtesy Clara Faulkner
February 7, 2024

Formula One’s surge in popularity, alongside other racing series, has drawn a notable uptick in female enthusiasts. This rise owes much to the resounding success of Netflix's “Drive to Survive” documentary,...

49ers, Chiefs matchup expected to be close game

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 7, 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 11, the San Francisco 49ers look to avenge their Super Bowl LIV loss and emerge victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs—reversing the outcome from 2020.  Despite the Chiefs entering...

Crooke’s Cage: Du Plessis takes over the middleweight division

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 5, 2024

At a press conference on Jan. 18, then-middleweight champion Sean Strickland made a passionate, impromptu handshake deal that can be summarized in three words: “To the death.” Two days later, after...

Is streaming the future of football? The first streaming-only NFL games draws customers and criticism

Illustration Kellyn Taylor
January 31, 2024

Though the Jan. 13 Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins is the fourth coldest game in NFL history, this is far from the most popular topic of discussion surrounding it. The...

‘It’s going to come to life’: Professional Women’s Hockey on the rise despite slow start

Illustration Kellyn Taylor
January 31, 2024

Despite a star-studded roster and well-formatted league, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) Boston team is off to a slow start for the league’s inaugural season. Boston is 2-2-0-2...

The dynamic Boston Celtics duo: Joe Mazzulla and ‘The Town’

Illustration Rachel Choi
January 24, 2024

When you think of team building and leadership, what movies come to mind? Perhaps “Coach Carter,” “Glory Road,” or even “Pitch Perfect.” But what about the 2010 crime-thriller film “The Town?” For...

Jerod Mayo announced as new head coach for the New England Patriots

Illustration Rachel Choi
January 24, 2024

Following a disappointing season with four wins and 13 losses, the New England Patriots parted ways with long-time Coach Bill Belichick and announced Jared Mayo as the team’s new lead. After 24 seasons...

Patriots have dropped the ball since Tom Brady left

The New England Patriots logo.
December 14, 2023

After the collapse of the Tom Brady dynasty in New England, the Patriots are struggling to replicate the Super Bowl-winning seasons led by the star quarterback.  This season’s record is one of the...

Men’s basketball falls to Coast Guard in NEWMAC home opener

First-year forward Guillermo Gasset Ruiz shoots against Coast Guard on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
December 14, 2023

The Emerson men’s basketball team entered their Thursday afternoon practice less than 24 hours after their NEWMAC opener, where Babson handed them their fourth consecutive loss. The Lions were staring...

Emerson’s women’s basketball triumphs against Lesley, 93-54

Senior forward Quinn OConnor (#50) goes for a layup against the Lesley Lynx on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
December 7, 2023

Players and fans celebrated with hugs and high-fives in the Brown and Plofker Gym Tuesday, Dec. 5, as Emerson women’s basketball team got to .500 with a win over Lesley University. The final score was...

Emerson Esports offers community, competition, and creative practice

Members of Emersons Esports club during their game night in the Little Building on Saturday, Dec. 2.
December 7, 2023

Junior visual and media arts major Bryson Beck was hesitant to get involved with Emerson Esports when he was first recruited to join one of the organization’s competitive gaming teams his freshman year. His...

Is Emerson a sports school?

Emerson fans cheering on the mens basketball team during their 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals game vs. Babson.
November 30, 2023

Emerson College is known for a lot of great things—from its creative programs, outstanding alumni network, or even as the school Nancy Wheeler chooses in “Stranger Things.” But one area that may...

Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors and grads were impactful leaders

Emersons Rohan Edwards (28), left, Aidan Ferguson (16), center, Thomas Pelino (18), right, celebrate as Thomas Pelino (18) scores a goal to help Emerson to a 2-2 draw with MIT at Rotch Playground in Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
November 30, 2023

The men’s soccer team finished their season 7-7-4, with four graduating seniors and two graduate students showing tremendous growth and leadership. Each one of them delivered a valuable and significant...

Women’s basketball falls to Endicott, 76-69

Senior guard Ella Bushee (#11) goes for a layup against Endicott on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
November 22, 2023

The Emerson women’s basketball team got off to a solid start in non-conference play. Their early highlights included a home-opening victory and history on the road—scoring a program record 103 points...

Men’s basketball wins home opener, falls at Suffolk for 2-3 start

Senior guard Trevor Arico (5) shoots against Salem State on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
November 22, 2023

The Emerson men’s basketball team began non-conference play on Nov. 10. They came out of a weekend tournament with a 1-1 record—beating host Colby behind sophomore guard Brendan McNamara’s 39 points...

NHL neck guards: the hazards of just skating by

A type of neck guard players have adopted following Adam Johnsons death. Illustration by Rachel Choi.
November 19, 2023

On Oct. 28, former NHL player Adam Johnson was killed during an English professional hockey league game when another player’s skate sliced his throat.  Many people know contact sports like ice hockey...