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2024 March Madness Tournament: A stepping stone for equality in sports

Illustration Rachel Choi
14 hours ago

There is always a lot of buzz surrounding NCAA men’s March Madness, but this year, the women's tournament is capturing the attention of millions. With stars like Caitlin Clark from the University of...

The madness behind bracket building

Illustration Rachel Choi
14 hours ago

It’s virtually impossible to create a perfect March Madness bracket. You’re more likely to be struck by lightning and win the lottery on the same day.  Across both the men’s and women’s 2024...

Men’s Volleyball players honored at Senior Day game

To end the first set with a win, Emerson Lions’ Chase Fagen (5) ups his offense to pass St. Regis in points during the men’s volleyball Senior Day game against St. Regis College at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker gymnasium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Mariyam Quaisar/Beacon Staff)
15 hours ago

The Emerson Men’s Volleyball team played their Senior Day game against Regis College on Saturday at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker gymnasium. The Lions won 3-2 in five sets. Senior Bayden Slavik...

Caitlin Clark’s declaration for WNBA Draft stirs excitement

Caitlin Clark
March 20, 2024
On Feb. 29, the University of Iowa Women’s Basketball star Caitlin Clark declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft, she was forgoing her fifth year of eligibility at Iowa.

Red Sox pre-season plans develop woefully

The Boston Red Sox
March 20, 2024
The Boston Red Sox finished the 2023 season with a losing record of 78-84. Following their 2018 World Series win, the team has done poorly, coming in last in the AL East in both 2022 and 2023. 

Celtics fourth quarter collapse cost them the game in Cleveland

Illustration Hailey Akau
March 6, 2024
It finally happened. The Boston Celtics fell apart, snapping their 11-game winning streak

Caitlin Clark: A defining presence in women’s sports

Illustration Rachel Choi
March 6, 2024
The University of Iowa’s women's basketball star, Caitlin Clark, has redefined not only her school but also the world of college sports.

Emerson Women’s Basketball Bri Frongillo named to All-Conference First Team

Sophomore guard Bri Frongillo shoots over her defender as the Lions take on the Lesley Lynx on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
March 6, 2024

Sophomore Bri Frongillo, who sports #2 for Emerson Women's Basketball team, earned the #1 postseason honor this past week when she was named to the NEWMAC All-Conference First Team.  Frongillo was...

Esports team nominated for award highlighting women and non-binary players

women and non-binary players in Esports
February 28, 2024
Emerson’s Esports team is looking forward to a big weekend, advancing from being nominated to the final five of the*Gamehers Awards Top Collegiate Organization of the Year award. 

Listicle: Boston’s sports scene extends past the standard

Boston’s sports scene
February 28, 2024
Boston is the city of sports. Everywhere you look, there’s an ad for sports betting or the next Celtics game.

Crooke’s Cage: Requiem for the Aussie

Crooke’s Cage: Requiem for the Aussie
February 28, 2024
For over four years, Alexander Volkanovski’s reign in the UFC featherweight decision felt like it was going to last forever.

Women’s lacrosse faces uphill battle with upcoming season

The Emerson lions in a team huddle during a game against the Wentworth Leopards on March 2nd, 2023 (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
February 22, 2024

Emerson women’s lacrosse opened their season with an away game against Gordon College on Wednesday, Feb. 21 with a 22-13 win, and will play their home opener on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. versus Wentworth...

‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots’ immortalizes the Pats’ glory days

Courtesy of Shannon Foley
February 20, 2024

If you’re a devastated New England Patriots fan lamenting the team’s glory days, especially after Head Coach Bill Belichick’s departure, get ready to immerse yourself in Apple TV+’s “The Dynasty:...

Northeastern University wins 71st annual men’s Beanpot tournament

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 14, 2024

On Monday at 7:30 p.m., the Northeastern Huskies skated on the ice for a thrilling championship game against the Boston University Terriers. What championship game, do you ask? The long-time tradition:...

NFL fan of the year Tom Grossi creates chaotic good

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 14, 2024

This weekend was busy for the NFL as the NFL Honors and the Super Bowl were hosted in Las Vegas. At the NFL Honors, several awards were announced, including one for the Fan of the Year, awarded to Green...

Boston’s dynamic duo find themselves at the NBA All-Star Game once again

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 7, 2024

The 73rd annual NBA All-Star Game is set to take place in Indianapolis on Feb. 18. The All-Star Game is hosted every February to showcase the top 24 players in the league. The inventor of basketball himself,...

More than a game: Emerson Basketball participates in second annual ‘Mental Health Matters’ fundraiser

Three womens basketball players wearing themed game shirts that say Mental Health Matters during a home game against MIT on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
February 7, 2024

For the Emerson Women’s Basketball team, playing a sport competitively is more than wins and losses. The phrase “mental health matters” plastered across the team’s warm-up t-shirts during their...

Breaking the misogyny in motorsport

Courtesy Clara Faulkner
February 7, 2024

Formula One’s surge in popularity, alongside other racing series, has drawn a notable uptick in female enthusiasts. This rise owes much to the resounding success of Netflix's “Drive to Survive” documentary,...

49ers, Chiefs matchup expected to be close game

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 7, 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 11, the San Francisco 49ers look to avenge their Super Bowl LIV loss and emerge victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs—reversing the outcome from 2020.  Despite the Chiefs entering...

Crooke’s Cage: Du Plessis takes over the middleweight division

Illustration Rachel Choi
February 5, 2024

At a press conference on Jan. 18, then-middleweight champion Sean Strickland made a passionate, impromptu handshake deal that can be summarized in three words: “To the death.” Two days later, after...

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