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

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Sports

Chris Taylor ‘11 pursues passion of working in NBA

Taylor 11 became the Assistant General Manager of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2019.
April 19, 2020

As the Assistant General Manager of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Chris Taylor ‘11 finds himself in many high-pressure situations. Whether he is discussing a potential trade with agents or talking to NBA...

Virtual offseason workouts underway for men’s and women’s soccer

Virtual offseason workouts underway for mens and womens soccer
April 18, 2020

The men’s and women’s soccer teams have both found ways to bond and train together since moving back home in mid-March, through virtual workouts over Zoom and video compilations posted to their teams’...

Patriots: Stidham will be the starter, for now

Jarrett Stidham is set to become the Patriots starting quarterback
April 17, 2020
With quarterback Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay next season, New England Patriots fans are anxious to know who will start week one.The Patriots are without a franchise quarterback for the first time since 1994.

New Faces: Annika Herbert joins women’s basketball ready to contribute

Herbert made her commitment to the Lions official on her birthday.
April 8, 2020

Annika Herbert didn't have a normal signing day.  Instead of participating in the fanfare of a regular high school signing ceremony, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Herbert officially...

Celotto reflects on award-winning season

Celotto (7) scored four goals for the Lions.
March 29, 2020

On Monday, March 2, sophomore midfielder and captain Skyler Celotto earned the NEWMAC Men's Lacrosse Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week Award, ten days before his season ended prematurely.  Celotto said...

Women’s lacrosse grabs last round of NEWMAC awards

Jenna Tomsky scored 14 goals in three games for the Lions
March 21, 2020

Freshman goalie Nina Khosla and senior attacker Jenna Tomsky earned the final NEWMAC Women’s Lacrosse Offensive and Defensive Athlete of the Week awards of the 2020 spring season on Monday. Khosla...

Patriots: Saying goodbye to a hero

Patriots: Saying goodbye to a hero
March 21, 2020
I’ll always remember the game that got me hooked on football. On Jan. 10, 2015, the New England Patriots battled the Baltimore Ravens in a dramatic AFC Divisional matchup. This game is still one of my all-time favorites, as the Patriots overcame two separate 14-point deficits.

NEWMAC cancels spring seasons, Emerson ends non-conference competition

The NEWMAC canceled all spring sports seasons on Thursday.
March 12, 2020

The college plans to cancel all non-conference athletic games starting Monday after the NEWMAC announced it was canceling all conference games starting Monday, officials said. The New England Women’s...

Five-run ninth inning propels Lions to win

The Baseball team won its third game of the season on Wednesday.
March 12, 2020

A walk-off single by freshman catcher Matt Nachamie earned the Lions a 9-8 win Wednesday afternoon over visiting Lasell University. Senior pitcher Jack Fox pitched six innings, while sophomore pitchers...

Women’s lacrosse records second consecutive victory

The womens lacrosse team won its second game of the season behind a 17-goal performance
March 12, 2020

The women’s lacrosse team defeated Nichols College Wednesday evening 17-4 for its second consecutive win. The Lions roster totaled four assists, forced 21 turnovers, and recorded 26 groundballs. Through...

Men’s lacrosse ends four game road trip with loss

Junior Defender, Lucas Sickner, running down the field during a game.
March 12, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team concluded its four-game road trip with a 15-5 loss against the University of New England Wednesday night.  Sophomore midfielder Skyler Celotto led the team in scoring with...

O’Connor and Boyle receive all-conference honors

Jack OConnor (left) and Sam Boyle (right) finished the 2019-20 season with conference awards.
March 12, 2020

Although the men’s and women’s basketball teams both closed out their seasons with losses in the quarterfinals of the NEWMAC playoffs, two key players received postseason recognition from the conference. Men’s...

Lions wrap up nationwide spring break competitions

Lions wrap up nationwide spring break competitions
March 11, 2020

Emerson’s spring sports teams traveled across the country for their 2020 spring break trips, playing 29 games in five states.  The baseball team, men’s and women’s tennis team, and women’s...

Emerson Athletics to continue spring schedules

Emerson Athletics to continue spring schedules
March 11, 2020

The athletic department will not cancel any future contests or events despite the college’s transition to online classes due to COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, according to Athletic Director...

Clydesdale caps career with conference award

Clydesdale averaged 8.3 points per game during her senior season.
March 11, 2020

Women’s basketball senior guard Natalie Clydesdale won NEWMAC Player Of The Week on Feb. 24, in the final week of her college career, but she said the accolade is barely crossing her mind. “As great...

Emerson’s COVID-19 precautions have athletes questioning seasons’ future

Emersons COVID-19 precautions have athletes questioning seasons future
March 11, 2020

Senior women’s tennis athlete Mackenzie Swaney spent the first few matches of her final season recovering from a concussion. Two days after her first practice, Swaney received the news that the team’s...

Baseball falls to Framingham State University 13-4

Junior utility player Andre Padovani awaits a pitch during the baseball teams 13-4 loss against Framingham State University.
March 11, 2020

The baseball team returned to their home field Tuesday night with a 13-4 loss against Framingham State University Rams.  Junior Johnny Maffei completed only 3.2 innings against the Rams, giving up...

Women’s lacrosse snaps 29-game losing streak

The Lions totaled six more ground balls than the Anchormen on Monday.
March 10, 2020

The women’s lacrosse team broke a streak of 29 consecutive losses on Monday with a 17-5 victory over Rhode Island College. Senior midfielder Jenna Tomsky led the team with nine points, and senior...

Celotto’s six goals propel Lions to road win

The Lions recorded their second win of the season on Saturday.
March 7, 2020

Sophomore midfielder Skyler Celotto scored six goals in the men’s lacrosse team’s 15–6 victory over Nichols College on Saturday.  The Lions scored three goals in the first quarter, holding Nichols...

Lions awarded two all-sportsmanship team selections

In addition to their all-sportsmanship selections, Madden and Holding also received spots on the academic all-conference team.
March 5, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, the NEWMAC released the Winter Sports All-Sportsmanship Teams, recognizing two senior Lions.  According to the conference’s website, the award recognizes student athletes who...