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

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Sophomore center Claire English (#17) prepares to shoot free throws against Suffolk on Sunday, Nov. 17. (Courtesy of Nate Gardner)

Basketball splits Sunday doubleheader with scoring career-highs

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 20, 2024

Days after their respective seasons began, the Emerson women’s and men’s basketball teams returned to the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym in an...

The Emerson women's basketball team in a timeout against Elms College on Monday, Nov. 11 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Women’s basketball defeats Elms in home opener

By Hongyi Ji / November 13, 2024

As the final buzzer echoed through the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym on Monday, the Emerson women’s basketball team became 2-0. The Lions...

The Emerson women's soccer team in a huddle against WPI in the 2024 NEWMAC semifinals (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Women’s soccer falls to WPI in NEWMAC semifinals

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 13, 2024

Days after upsetting No. 3 Smith in the NEWMAC quarterfinals as the No. 6 seed, the Emerson women’s soccer team hoped to continue the momentum in a...

The Emerson women's volleyball team honored its four seniors and one graduate student on Senior Day, Saturday, Nov. 9. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Women’s volleyball sweeps Salve Regina for fourth straight playoff appearance

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 12, 2024

The Emerson women’s volleyball team played a special match to end the regular season, taking on the Salve Regina Seahawks Saturday. Not only did the...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico shoots against Salem State University (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

‘David vs. Goliath’: Men’s basketball gears up for Div. I test vs. Yale

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 12, 2024

Looking at the Emerson men’s basketball schedule, fans will find the usual slate of opponents: Babson, Clark, WPI, and more. And while their non-conference...

Emerson women's soccer in a game against Smith College in September 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff, File)

Women’s soccer upsets Smith in first round of playoffs, men’s falls to Coast Guard Academy in overtime

By Anna Knepley / November 6, 2024

As the fall regular seasons wind down and postseason play begins, both Emerson men’s and women’s soccer teams entered the first round of the NEWMAC...

The Emerson men's basketball team in a huddle against Salem State (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Men’s basketball aims to build on playoff success

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 6, 2024

In the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym, the sounds of balls bouncing, sneakers squeaking, and rims rattling can only mean one thing: Emerson Basketball...

(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Women’s basketball ready to take the next step

By Everest Leach / November 6, 2024

As falling leaves signify the start of the winter season in Boston, the crisp “swish” of the nylon netting signifies the beginning of basketball...

The Emerson men's soccer team honored its five seniors and two graduate transfers on Senior Day, Saturday, Nov. 2. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Men’s soccer triumphs 3-1 vs. Clark on Senior Day

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 4, 2024

The Emerson men’s soccer team wrapped up their regular season with a Senior Day game against Clark University on Saturday, Nov. 2.  Before the...

The Emerson women's soccer class of 2025. (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll)

Women’s soccer falls to Clark in Senior Day thriller

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Managing Editor / October 30, 2024
Purple streamers, balloons, and tablecloths greeted fans at Rotch Field on Saturday as the Emerson women’s soccer team celebrated senior day.
The Emerson women's cross country team after their victory at the Runnin' Monks Invitational. (Courtesy of Oliver Glass)

Women’s and men’s cross country finish first and fourth at Runnin’ Monks Invitational

By Rylie Burns / October 24, 2024
Emerson women’s and men’s cross country teams finished in the top five at the Runnin’ Monks Invitational at St. Joseph’s College of Maine on Saturday. 
(Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s soccer triumphs over USCGA Bears for first NEWMAC win

By Daniel O'Toole / October 12, 2024
In their third New England Women’s and Men’s Athletics Conference (NEWMAC) match of the season, the Emerson women’s soccer team secured their first league win against the United States Coast Guard Academy at Rotch Field to improve their record to 2-4-4.
The Emerson men's soccer team lines up prior to their non-conference match vs. Tufts on Tuesday, Sept. 24 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Men’s soccer loses NEWMAC opener 1-0 to Springfield

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 26, 2024

With preseason wrapped up, the Emerson men’s soccer team hoped to bounce back from a 2-3-1 start, which included a 3-0 shutout by Rhode Island on Tuesday,...

Graduate student defensive specialist Caroline Davis digs the ball against Wentworth on Tuesday, Sept. 17. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Women’s volleyball sweeps Wentworth, improves to 5-4 overall

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 20, 2024

The Emerson women’s volleyball team entered Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym at 4-4 overall Tuesday night, hoping to get above .500 as they faced...

Senior midfielder Maddie Khaw controls the ball against Bates on Saturday, Sept. 14. (Yogev Toby/ Beacon Correspondent)

Women’s soccer keeps heads high in tough non-conference play

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 19, 2024
Following two ties on their home turf, the Emerson women’s soccer team hoped to end that streak when they faced Bates on Saturday, Sept. 14.
First-year forward Guillermo Gasset Ruiz shoots against Coast Guard on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

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

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor / 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...

Senior forward Quinn O'Connor (#50) goes for a layup against the Lesley Lynx on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

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

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer / 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...

Members of Emerson's Esports club during their game night in the Little Building on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Emerson Esports offers community, competition, and creative practice

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / 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...

Emerson fans cheering on the men's basketball team during their 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals game vs. Babson.

Is Emerson a sports school?

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor / 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...

Emerson's 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)

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

By Rylie Burns / 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...