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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

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Freshman midfielder Laina Gustafson protects the ball while cutting through two Wheaton defenders.

Emerson College women’s lacrosse team falls to Wheaton 19-9

By Hongyi Ji, Staff Writer / March 31, 2025

The Emerson women’s lacrosse team fell to the Wheaton Lyons on March 26th, 19-9, extending Emerson’s NEWMAC losing streak to three games. The loss...

The Emerson men's volleyball team celebrated senior Bryson Beck and Los Angeles-bound juniors Chase Fagen and Liam Higgins on March 29, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Men’s volleyball sweeps Dean, Elms in senior day tri-match

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 31, 2025

The Emerson men’s volleyball team swept both the Dean College Bulldogs and Elms College Blazers on March 29 in a weekend tri-match that saw the Lions...

The Emerson men's volleyball team huddles before their match against American International College on March 25, 2025 (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s volleyball falls to American International College in five-set thriller

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 26, 2025

The Emerson men’s volleyball team went down to the wire against the American International College Yellow Jackets on March 25, but ultimately lost in...

The Emerson softball team huddles following their 4-0 win over Suffolk on March 23 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Pitcher earns NEWMAC honors in softball’s first home games of the season

By Riley Goldman, Staff Photographer / March 25, 2025

Braving a frigid and windy day, fans flocked to Rotch Field to watch the Emerson softball team face the Suffolk Rams in their first home games of the season....

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Opinion: Emerson needs to expand its sports horizons

By Iselin Bratz, Anna Knepley and Daniel O’Toole / March 19, 2025

With admissions season in full swing, many colleges across the country have begun boasting their unique academic programs, student organizations, and career...

Senior attacker Benson Offit against Wheaton on March 15, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Men’s lacrosse falls to Wheaton in NEWMAC opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 18, 2025

Supporters packed the stands of Rotch Field on a sunny 56-degree Saturday to watch the Emerson men’s lacrosse team face the Wheaton College Lyons in...

Freshman attack Laura Lovell guards a Gordon player in Emerson's 2025 season home opener win.

Women’s lacrosse tops Gordon in home opener

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / March 9, 2025

The Emerson women’s lacrosse team defeated the Gordon College Fighting Scots, 19-12, earning their second win of the season and boasting a 2-0 record.  The...

The Emerson baseball team huddles after their win over Colby-Sawyer College on March 1, 2025 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Baseball defeats Colby-Sawyer in season opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 3, 2025

The Emerson baseball team began their 2025 campaign on a high note, defeating the Colby-Sawyer College Chargers 7-2 on March 1. After three-and-a-half...

The Emerson men's basketball team in a timeout against WPI on Feb. 27, 2025 (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s basketball defeated by No. 14 WPI in NEWMAC semifinals

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 28, 2025

Following a dominant win over Springfield College in the first round of the NEWMAC playoffs, the Emerson men’s basketball team advanced to their second...

Junior guard Bri Frongillo drives against the Salve Regina Seahawks in the NEWMAC Quarterfinals on Feb. 26, 2025. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s basketball falls to Salve Regina in NEWMAC quarterfinals

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 26, 2025

For the first time in five years, the Emerson women’s basketball team entered the NEWMAC playoffs, facing the Salve Regina University Seahawks in the...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico drives against the Springfield College Pride on Feb. 25, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

‘You [have] to beat the best to get there anyway’: Men’s basketball defeats Springfield in first round of NEWMAC playoffs

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 26, 2025

In their sixth straight playoff appearance, the no. 4-seeded Emerson men’s basketball team triumphed over the Springfield College Pride, 67-50, in the...

The 2025 Emerson baseball team (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Emerson baseball eyeing redemption, playoffs in 2025

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 24, 2025

Among the flurry of spring sports about to begin competition, the Emerson baseball team is gearing up for a clean slate this year. Junior infielder...

The Emerson men's volleyball team in a huddle prior to facing Fisher College on Feb. 20, 2025 (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s volleyball dominates Fisher for first win of the season

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 24, 2025

The Emerson men’s volleyball team defeated the Fisher College Falcons on Feb. 20, earning their first win following a seven-game losing skid to open...

The Emerson men's basketball team honored senior guard Lucas Brenner (#0) and graduate guard Trevor Arico (#5) in a pregame ceremony against Wheaton on Feb. 19, 2025 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Men’s basketball falls to Wheaton on senior night

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 19, 2025

Following a narrow victory over Springfield College, the Emerson men’s basketball team battled the Wheaton College Lyons in the final home game of the...

The starters for Emerson women's basketball ahead of their game against Wheaton on Feb. 15, 2025. From left to right: Kendra Dodd, Kaylin O'Meara, Elise Arnold, Claire English and Jessie Silk (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Emerson women’s basketball closes home season with 67-57 win over Wheaton

By Hongyi Ji, Staff Writer / February 19, 2025

The Emerson women’s basketball team played its final home game of the regular season on Feb. 15, ending on a high note with a 67-57 victory over Wheaton...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico shoots against Springfield College on Feb. 15, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

‘The Lions are hungry’: Men’s basketball survives thriller vs. Springfield, 63-61

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 18, 2025

As the Emerson men’s basketball team dueled against Springfield on Feb. 15, sophomore guard Guillermo Gasset Ruiz had done just about everything for...

The Emerson women's basketball team huddles up before facing the WPI Engineers on Feb. 12, 2025 (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff).

Women’s basketball hosts third Mental Health Matters game

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 12, 2025

The Emerson women’s basketball team came together on Feb. 12 for a cause that went beyond the court. Before facing the WPI Engineers, the Lions hosted...

Men's volleyball head coach Ben Read huddles with his team against Endicott (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann/ Beacon Archives).

Men’s volleyball swept by nationally-ranked Lasell University

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 12, 2025

A week after losing to Endicott College, the Emerson men’s volleyball team fell to the No. 18 Lasell University Lasers at the Bobbi Brown & Steven...

Courtesy of Jiwon Kim.

‘Not a team of friends, but a family of brothers’: ‘Six Years to May’ recounts men’s lacrosse 2024 season

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor / February 12, 2025

Six years ago, Emerson College was a completely different school—it was untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, Little Building was pre-remodel, Lee Pelton...

Men's basketball forward Guillermo Gasset-Ruiz drives against a Clark defender on Feb. 8, 2025 (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

‘It’s hard to kill a lion’: Men’s basketball stuns Clark, 92-81

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 10, 2025

As junior center Linus Helmhold stepped to the free-throw line, some opposing fans attempted to distract him by barking like dogs. Antics like that did...