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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

Men’s soccer looks towards “toughest schedule” in program history with new roster, coaches

Assistant coach Bo Feekins talks to players.
April 20, 2023

Going into next season, the men’s soccer team will have two new members joining their coaching staff—ones that bring their share of experience both at Emerson and in semi-professional soccer. The...

Men’s volleyball falls to Wentworth in heartbreaking semifinals.

The mens volleyball season ended with a hard-fought and emotional loss to Wentworth.
April 20, 2023

The Emerson men’s volleyball team ended a run ten years in the making, closing out their journey across the competitive 2022-2023 GNAC lineup with a hard-fought final loss to the Wentworth Institute...

Crooke’s Cage: UFC and WWE to merge into Endeavor Group–what does that mean?

The UFCE/WWE merger into Endeavor surprised many fans.
April 19, 2023

There are three inevitabilities in life: death, taxes, and UFC President Dana White being involved in an insane business deal. The third inevitability came around April 5 in the form of UFC and WWE announcing...

The dam is broken! Baseball bests Babson for first time in program history

Emerson baseball fell 1-2 to Babson College, though notched their first-ever win over the Beavers in program history.
April 19, 2023

Emerson baseball triumphed over Babson in game two of their three-game series on Saturday, marking the Lions’ first victory over the Beavers in the program’s history. The win was the bright spot...

Baseball walks off, falls to Coast Guard in senior day doubleheader

Emerson baseball triumphed over Coast Guard, 7-6
April 13, 2023

With the first game of Senior Day tied in the bottom of the ninth, the winning run on third base, senior catcher and co-captain Matt Nachamie stepped up to the plate with one goal in mind: “Put the ball...

How athletes become Lions: Inside the recruitment process

Junior guard Ava Saltii
April 12, 2023

Collegiate athletics are an exclusive club—in every NCAA-recognized sport, only a fraction of those thousands of high school athletes across the country continue their sports into college.  Even...

Men’s volleyball stuns Emmanuel with Quarterfinals sweep

The Lions pushed through Emmanuel to secure a spot in the GNAC semifinals.
April 12, 2023

Days after losing to Emmanuel College in four sets, the Emerson men’s volleyball team walked into the rival school’s gym as the underdog—a No. 5 seed facing the No. 4 seed Saints in the GNAC quarterfinals....

Men’s volleyball sweeps Fisher, improves to 12-12 overall

The Emerson mens volleyball team lines up before Thursdays match-up against the Fisher Falcons.
April 11, 2023

As the playoffs inch closer, the Emerson men’s volleyball team earned their third straight win on Thursday, beating the Fisher College Falcons 3-0 and improving to a .500 record.  The Lions entered...

Emerson Baseball player looks to revitalize his career and help elevate program

Sophomore Pitcher Alex Nissenberg is looking to make big strides this season.
April 5, 2023

What started as a weekend gone awry in upstate New York has turned into a major comeback story—not only for sophomore pitcher Alex Nissenberg but also for the Emerson Lions baseball team as a whole. Nissenberg,...

Bruins on Boylston: With five games to go, what are the five causes behind the Bruins’ historically successful season?

Bruins on Boylston: With five games to go, what are the five causes behind the Bruins’ historically successful season?
April 5, 2023

The Boston Bruins moved into third place on the NHL’s single-season wins list on Sunday, tying the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens 60-win season with a 4-3 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues.  Unlike...

March Madness: Finals recap and future NBA prospects

UConn captured the NCAA DI Championship against San Diego State
April 5, 2023

At last, the madness is over.  Following a thrilling Final Four where San Diego State beat Florida Atlantic University on a buzzer-beating three, and UConn handled its business against the Miami Hurricanes,...

Painting the Boston Celtics’ playoff picture

The Boston Celtics are 54-24 this season, second best in the Eastern Conference behind the Milwaukee Bucks.
April 4, 2023

Early last month, the Boston Celtics had a rough stretch—they lost three straight games against the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and Cleveland Cavaliers, but head coach Joe Mazzulla didn’t express...

Bruins on Boylston: Could the B’s be the next NHL super-team to experience a first-round collapse?

The 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning tied the NHLs regular season wins record—and then were swept in the first round of the playoffs. Could the Bruins suffer the same fate?
April 2, 2023

On April 16, 2019, the Columbus Blue Jackets shocked the hockey world and made NHL history by completing a 4-0 sweep of the league-best Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  The...

Lion country: how Emerson attracts student-athletes from all over America.

A mens lacrosse helmet bearing the California Republics flag.
March 29, 2023

At Emerson, high school graduates from all over the country and the world come in droves to pursue their passions—and this variety is well-reflected in the school’s athletics program. Unlike its competition...

Emerson names new Athletic Director

Emersons newly-elected Athletic Director, Stephanie Smyrl
March 29, 2023

Emerson College announced last week that Stephanie Smyrl, the current athletic director at Lesley University, will take over the same position at Emerson after the end of the academic term. Smyrl, who...

Lions take split victory against Colby-Sawyer in Senior Day doubleheader

The Emerson Mens volleyball team poses with friends and family following their Senior Day game
March 29, 2023

The Emerson men’s volleyball team went 1-1 underneath the lights of the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym this past Saturday. The doubleheader against the Wentworth Leopards and Colby-Sawyer Chargers...

March Madness: Upsets galore and glimpse into Final Four

March Madness: Upsets galore and glimpse into Final Four
March 27, 2023

Bring on the madness! The opening round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament saw plenty of electrifying hoops and busted brackets. Those who predicted Purdue’s elimination in the first round...

Bruins on Boylston: Five more questions (and answers) facing the Bruins as the regular season winds down

The Boston Bruins have nine games left to play in the regular season, but theyve already clinched a playoff spot.
March 26, 2023

Last spring’s first-round playoff loss to the Carolina Hurricanes marked the beginning of an uncertain summer for the Boston Bruins. After Head Coach Bruce Cassidy was fired in June and doubts surfaced...

Emerson softball dazzles in spring break play, looks ahead to season

The Emerson softball team (courtesy of Claire Overton)
March 22, 2023

After a promising start to their season in Florida over spring break, the Emerson softball team is looking to build off of their success in the Sunshine State with 26 more games until a potential postseason. The...

Jarred Houston earns NEWMAC Athlete of the Year & Defensive Athlete of the Year

Graduate Center Jarred Houston will be leaving Emerson as its most decorated mens basketball player.
March 22, 2023

Emerson men’s basketball veteran Jarred Houston ended his dominant 2022-23 campaign with some notable hardware: in addition to making the All-Conference first team, the graduate center was also named...