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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

Emerson blows Simmons Sharks out of the water

December 31, 2012

In the midst of a season full of nail-biting conference games, the Lions were able to catch their breaths on Jan. 24 as they blew out visiting Simmons College, 79-54. The team coasted to its largest margin...

What does Fink think?

December 31, 2012

#1 LSU at #17 KentuckyNow that USC has joined the long list of monumental upsets this season, LSU has become the consensus #1 team in the nation. If they aren't careful, however, it may be short lived....

Are you ready?

December 31, 2012

The only football that Emerson College normally sees is on Sunday and Monday nights on television. But with students growing more eager to actually play the game, they have taken the problem, or the pigskin,...

Men#039;s volleyball hangs close, can#039;t come up with win

December 31, 2012

On Friday, Feb. 6, the Emerson Lions took on third-place Lasell, and gave the Lasers a run for their money early on. But, again and again, just as it seemed the Lions were in striking distance of a win,...

Lions continue dream season with win over Falcons

December 31, 2012

In 2004, the Lions finished with a 14-6 record and the 2006 team were standing proud with a 9-4-1 record prior to facing Albertus Magnus College on Saturday afternoon.,Last year, the Emerson men's soccer...

Winterfest showcases a new take on boarding

December 31, 2012

Mother Nature was not the cause for such weather; rather, man-made snow acted as preparation for the inaugural Boston Winter Festival, whose festivities primarily took place Saturday, Feb.,Although flurries...

Test decides students for Beijing program

December 31, 2012

All 35 Emerson students enrolled in the Beijing Olympic News Service Program passed the mandatory exam administered Feb. 27 and 28 by the officials from the Beijing Organizing Committee. The test results,...

Former manager Thieriot makes Lions debut

December 31, 2012

For Rhys Thieriot, though, those statistics meant much more.,The box score for the Emerson men's basketball game against Suffolk University on Feb. 9 incorrectly lists him as "Johnny Mullen." Beside his...

Morning, noon or night?

December 31, 2012

Most people are either the morning or the evening type. While the daily decision to get up and get moving is largely based on one's schedule, personal preference also plays a major factor in motivation....

Forecasting the future: Patriots a team of destiny

December 31, 2012

This year's Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. features the undefeated New England Patriots against the New York Giants. The game will be a rematch of the regular-season finale for both teams, in which the...

Women drop third in a row

December 31, 2012

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Fear and Loathing at the Quidditch World Cup

December 31, 2012

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Emerson softball takes two

December 31, 2012

"I'm not really superstitious, but we tried something different," he said.,When Emerson women's softball head coach Phil McElroy saw his team starting to suffer midway through last week's grueling ten...

Beacon pick of the pride: Brad Fyffe

December 31, 2012

"He was very aggressive and his work rate was unbelievable, but some of his soccer skills needed to be polished," Scarpaci said.,Brad Fyffe has stood out on the Emerson soccer team since he first arrived...

Kicking it up a notch

December 31, 2012

With Saturday's 1-0 win over the St. Joseph College Blue Jays, the Lions stretched their winning streak to three games, evening their record at 6-6-2 on the season and putting them in fourth place in the...

Softball gears up for season

December 31, 2012

Located in Kissimmee about half of an hour south of Orlando, the Games are a 22-day-long series of Division One, Two and Three softball competition which kicks off March 1.,First thing Friday morning,...

Basketball and volleyball teams gain Web exposure

December 31, 2012

At an Emerson sporting event, it's typical to see some highly talented individuals putting their all into their game. This description applies not only to the athletes, but also to the members of Emerson...

Lax ace Josh Anderson nets seven in Lions#039; win

December 31, 2012

,Some athletes listen to metal. Some drink a few Red Bulls. Some jump around, thrashing like crazy at nothing in particular.Josh Anderson listens to jazz.The pregame ritual is a sacred event to many...

Lions continue torrid season start after sour #039;08

December 31, 2012

The Emerson Lions continued their hot streak Wednesday, April 8, winning their fifth game in a row, a 12-5 victory over Husson College. After finishing last season with a less-than-stellar 4-12 record,...