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

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The Emerson women's soccer team during Senior Day on Oct. 18, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Women’s soccer defeats Mount Holyoke 1-0 on senior day

By Daniel O’Toole, Dept. Sports Editor / October 22, 2025

Amid the glamour of senior day, the Emerson women’s soccer team defeated the Mount Holyoke College Lyons 1-0 in front of friends and family, maintaining...

The Emerson women's volleyball team celebrates sophomore setter Chloe Hokenson after she reached 1,000 career assists (Courtesy of Doug Chin/DJC3 Sports & Entertainment).

Women’s volleyball defeats St. Joseph’s 3-1, Chloe Hokenson reaches 1,000 career assists

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / October 15, 2025

The Emerson women’s volleyball team fought toward a 3-1 win over the St. Joseph’s College Monks on Thursday. In addition to a non-conference victory...

The Emerson women's volleyball team huddles against the Babson College Beavers on Oct. 7, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s volleyball faces ‘growing pains’ in 3–0 loss to Babson

By Isabella Rocha / October 15, 2025

The Emerson women’s volleyball team fell to the Babson College Beavers 3-0 in a NEWMAC matchup last Tuesday. But, despite the loss, the Lions are maintaining...

Men's basketball forwards Guillermo Gasset Ruiz (left) and Shay Roban (right) pose with mentees of the College Athlete Network (Courtesy of Guillermo Gasset Ruiz).

‘We want to leave a legacy’: Men’s basketball players establish College Athlete Network to mentor young athletes

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / October 15, 2025

The collegiate recruiting process presents many financial barriers for student-athletes, with players and their families doling out thousands of dollars...

Hannah Miller spikes the ball against the University of Southern Maine Huskies on Oct. 4, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Women’s volleyball splits tri-match vs. Springfield and Southern Maine

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / October 8, 2025

The Emerson women’s volleyball team fell to the Springfield College Pride before defeating the University of Southern Maine Huskies on Saturday. The...

Junior defender Ethan Minster (#2) battles for possession against the Salve Regina University Seahawks on Sept. 27, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Men’s soccer comes to a draw against Salve Regina

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / October 1, 2025

Last Saturday, Emerson men’s soccer fought hard, but ultimately returned home with a scoreless draw against the Salve Regina Seahawks.  Despite not...

Emerson women's cross country runner Yasmin Defne Dadikhi leading the pack during the 52nd UMass Dartmouth XC Invitational. (Courtesy of Rob Rossi, Gordon College)

Emerson cross country dashes through strong competition

By Daniel O’Toole, Dept. Sports Editor / September 24, 2025

In a competitive season for the Emerson men’s and women’s cross country teams, runners have been setting goals and making improvements one step at...

Senior midfielder Linae Bezdek controls the ball against Wheaton College on Sept. 20, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s soccer defeats Wheaton 1-0 in NEWMAC opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 22, 2025

After six nonconference games, the Emerson women’s soccer team began its NEWMAC slate with a win. Facing the Wheaton College Lyons on Saturday, Emerson...

Courtesy of Naia Driscoll.

Women’s soccer ties Roger Williams in second home game of season

By Mer Hughes, Multimedia Managing Editor & Layout Editor / September 17, 2025

In a lively back and forth game on Saturday, Sept. 13, the Emerson women’s soccer team tied 1-1 against the Roger Williams Hawks at their second home...

A banner displaying the Emerson Lions' NEWMAC achievements in the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

‘The premier men’s volleyball conference in the country’: Men’s volleyball to join NEWMAC in 2026-27

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 17, 2025

It’s a shift that’s been over a year in the making. The Emerson men’s volleyball team will move to the New England Men’s and Women’s Athletic...

First-year outside hitter Dalena Garrett (#7) goes for an attack against Wentworth Institute of Technology on Sept. 13, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Women’s volleyball falls to Wentworth and Rivier in Saturday tri-match

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 16, 2025

Wentworth Institute of Technology and Rivier University joined the Emerson women’s volleyball team for a Saturday tri-match in the Bobbi Brown and Steven...

The Emerson women's volleyball team ahead of their non-conference match against Lasell University on Sept. 9, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s volleyball falls to undefeated Lasell, 3-1

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 10, 2025

The Emerson women’s volleyball team battled the Lasell University Lasers Tuesday night, hoping to cool down an undefeated non-conference opponent. Despite...

First-year forward Nick Mirogiannis (#13) against Eastern Connecticut State on Sept. 5, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Men’s soccer earns first win of the season vs. Eastern Connecticut State

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 8, 2025

In a lively game on Sept. 5, 2025, the third time was the charm for the Emerson men’s soccer team. After a tie and a loss to begin the 2025 season, the...

Senior pitcher Jessica Gomez (#18) on the mound against Wheaton College on May 3, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff/ File).

Softball falls to Coast Guard Academy in NEWMAC Tournament play-in game

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / May 14, 2025

After a six-year drought, the Emerson softball team stormed back into the playoffs as a No. 6 seed, battling the No. 7 Coast Guard Academy Bears in a play-in...

The Emerson softball class of 2025 (Riey Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Emerson softball celebrates senior day with playoff-clinching victory

By Riley Goldman, Staff Photographer / May 14, 2025

While most Emerson seniors were prepping for senior week and graduation, the Emerson softball team celebrated with a split against Wheaton College on May...

The Emerson softball team in a huddle during a doubleheader vs. MIT on April 25 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Emerson softball drops a pair to conference-leading MIT

By Riley Goldman, Staff Photographer / May 1, 2025

Emerson softball fell to 0-20 all-time against conference-leading MIT, dropping both games in their doubleheader on April 25.  MIT came out hot in...

The Emerson baseball team following their doubleheader losses against Salve Regina on April 27, 2025 (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Baseball swept by nationally ranked Salve Regina

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / April 29, 2025

The Emerson baseball team battled the No. 13 nationally ranked and NEWMAC-leading Salve Regina University Seahawks in a Sunday doubleheader in Rhode Island....

Seniors Grace Danehy, Ava Selby, and Callie Krosin smile for a photo with women's lacrosse coaches Hannah Pelletier (left) and Jessie Koffman (right) during senior night festivities.

Women’s lacrosse drops senior night thriller to Mass Maritime

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / April 22, 2025

While most Boston-area festivities this weekend were focused on the 129th Marathon, at Rotch Field, the Emerson women’s lacrosse team were celebrating...

The Emerson men's lacrosse class of 2025 in a pregame senior day ceremony (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

‘I’m unbelievably grateful’: Men’s lacrosse celebrates class of 2025 in senior day game vs. Coast Guard Academy

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / April 22, 2025

Blanketed by sunny, 75-degree weather, the Emerson men’s lacrosse team honored six seniors ahead of their Senior Day game against Coast Guard Academy:...

‘She’s earned it’: Emerson College welcomes first female baseball player, Laney Fukuoka

‘She’s earned it’: Emerson College welcomes first female baseball player, Laney Fukuoka

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / April 16, 2025

That headline? Yep, you read it right. Laney Fukuoka, a relief pitcher for the Cougars of John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento, California, will...