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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

Texas Rowing crews compete in the womens alumnae eights on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Boston’s rowing community bands together once again for Head of the Charles Regatta

November 2, 2023

Crowds flocked to Boston in overwhelming numbers for the annual Head of the Charles Regatta, where the rowing community joined together for a whole weekend...

The Olympic rings. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

2028 Summer Olympics draws new, old fans with slate of both classic and fresh sports

November 1, 2023

The 2028 Summer Olympics are over four years away, but exciting changes are being made to the program now. The 2028 Games will feature five sports that...

The Emerson womens volleyball team celebrating senior captain Caroliine Daviss 1,000th career dig. (Photo courtesy of Ben Read)

Caroline Davis, Senior Volleyball Captain, joins 1,000 dig/kill & 2,500 assists club

October 26, 2023

Imagine doing something you love by helping a “team,” whether that's your family, friends, or an actual sports team. This could be anything, from playing...

Senior guard Ella Bushee in a game against Coast Guard on Feb. 18, 2023

Women’s basketball focuses on unity in improvement

October 26, 2023

The Emerson women’s basketball team thought they were ready to take a leap forward in 2022-23.  After a difficult 2021-22 season, in which the squad...

UFC 293 winner Sean Strickland.

Crooke’s Cage: The Summer Break UFC Recap

October 20, 2023

When I published the UFC 287 takeaways article back in April, I knew it would be the last pay-per-view that I was going to actively write about and publish...

Sophomore guard Brendan McNamara shoots over a Babson defender in the 2023 NEWMAC Semifinals

Heart over height: Men’s basketball ready for challenging season

October 19, 2023

The Emerson men’s basketball team officially began practicing this week, with a mix of new and returning players all ready to make an impact when the...

Emersons Thomas Pelino (18), left, and Theodore Bushara (5), right, try to maintain possession during the game against MIT at Rotch Playground in Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Emerson ties 2-2 against NEWMAC leader MIT

October 19, 2023

The Emerson men’s soccer team faced the undefeated MIT Engineers on Saturday, Oct. 14, in a rematch of the 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals. Despite early adversity...

Emerson mens basketball assistant coach Sean Coman 23 (right) next to head coach Bill Curley.

Men’s basketball fleshes out coaching staff with alum Sean Coman ’23

October 11, 2023

When looking for a new assistant coach for the men’s basketball team, Head Coach Bill Curley elected to add a familiar face who knows the team: former...

Emerson alum Jarred Houston ’23 goes for a layup against Worcester State on Dec. 3, 2022.

Men’s basketball alum Jarred Houston ’23 joins NBA G League as assistant coach

October 11, 2023

For those who know him, Emerson graduate Jarred Houston ‘23 lives and breathes basketball. After a decorated five-year career as a Lion—one that...

The Boston Bruins logo. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Bruins have big skates to fill following Bergeron and Krejci’s retirement

October 11, 2023

As the Bruins kick off their historic 100th season, fans doubt if it can be as monumental as No. 99. Last year, after firing Bruce Cassidy, former head...

Emerson mens soccer midfielder Evan Lee plays against Suffolk on Sept. 9.

Men’s soccer team looks forward after 3-0 loss to Babson

October 4, 2023

Rotch Field was the scene for a hard-fought Saturday game between the No. 18 Babson Beavers and the unranked Emerson Lions.  The Lions ultimately struggled...

The Emerson womens soccer team at a photo shoot for their upcoming Play with Pride game.

Emerson women’s soccer Plays with Pride

October 4, 2023

The Emerson College women’s soccer team has partnered with Athlete Ally, an organization that supports members of the LGBTQ+ community in sports. On...

The womens volleyball teams 2022 Dig Pink Game. (Photo courtesy of Ben Read)

Women’s volleyball hopes to ‘dig pink’ for breast cancer

October 4, 2023

After the success of the You Can Play Game for the You Can Play Project last month in support of Emerson’s LGBTQ+ athletes, the college’s women's volleyball...

The NCAA logo.

NCAA grants eight additional practices to Div. III sports

October 2, 2023

For decades, Div. III sports have been limited in the number of regulated official practices—but as of Nov. 16, 2022, the NCAA has made a change to some...

The logo for Bostons forthcoming NWSL franchise.

New Boston NWSL team, all-female ownership group excite Emerson women’s soccer players

September 28, 2023

Despite the Red Sox losing streak and the end of Tom Brady’s Patriots legacy, Boston sports fans have something to celebrate. On Sept. 19, the National...

Emerson junior Brendan Willett (right) started a sports media company and wiffle ball league over the summer

Sports communication junior starts wiffle ball league

September 28, 2023

The sports fan is an optimistic species in constant pursuit of their primary source of sustenance: victory.  Years of preparation and work are poured...

The Emerson womens volleyball team after their 3-0 win over UMass-Dartmouth.

Women’s volleyball wins 7th annual “You Can Play” Game

September 28, 2023

The Emerson women’s volleyball team beat UMass Dartmouth in a colorful three sets on Saturday, Sept. 23, in their annual “You Can Play” game. LGBTQ+...

The Emerson womens soccer team huddles before their NEWMAC opener against Smith (Sept. 16, 2023)

Women’s soccer dominates in six goal shutout

September 27, 2023

Despite the stormy weather, Emerson women’s soccer team were all smiles after they beat Mount Holyoke College 6-0 in their second NEWMAC game of the...

Senior forward Gina Lukoskie (#15) against the Smith Pioneers on Saturday, Sep. 16.

Women’s soccer looks forward to NEWMAC title defense

September 21, 2023

Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee was not the only storm brewing over Massachusetts over the weekend—defending NEWMAC champion Emerson women’s soccer team...

The women’s volleyball team huddles during a timeout against Babson.

Women’s volleyball loses close match in NEWMAC opener

September 21, 2023

The Brown & Plofker Gym was packed with Emerson students Tuesday, Sep. 19 to watch the No. 2 ranked Babson Beavers and No. 5 ranked Emerson Lions play...