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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 / 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...

The Max Cafe and Market after it's renovations in 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff, File Photo)

Food for fuel: how does Emerson feed its athletes?

By Stella Huberlie, Beacon Correspondent / February 8, 2025

Emerson’s dining facilities’ nutritional value and hours trouble their student-athletes. Because they need good food to sustain them in their academics...

Emerson women's basketball players huddle in a timeout against Clark University on Feb. 1, 2024 (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

Women’s basketball’s win streak ends with loss to Clark University

By Hongyi Ji / February 5, 2025

Emerson College women’s basketball’s five-game win streak ended with a 75-72 loss to Clark University on Saturday, Feb 1. It was the first conference...

Super Bowl LIX: The unlikable rematch everybody’s going to watch anyways

Super Bowl LIX: The unlikable rematch everybody’s going to watch anyways

By Everest Leach / February 5, 2025

Mere minutes after a James Bradberry holding call gave them a crucial first down, the Kansas City Chiefs kicked a field goal that would serve as the game-winner...

Column: How political is the NFL?

Column: How political is the NFL?

By Meg Richards / February 5, 2025

“This is very much a political Super Bowl, and it all started with a tweet.”  This is how Professor Kevin Mercuri ‘91, an alum and executive-in-residence...

How the Kansas City Chiefs became the most hated team in the league

How the Kansas City Chiefs became the most hated team in the league

By Daniel O’Toole, Staff Writer / February 5, 2025

With the Super Bowl just three days away, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles for the second time this decade and play in their...

The Emerson men's volleyball team huddles up prior to their match against Endicott on Feb. 4, 2025 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Men’s volleyball falls to Endicott, 3-1

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / February 5, 2025

After getting swept by No. 9 Wentworth to begin GNAC action, the Emerson men’s volleyball team lost to the Endicott College Gulls in a Feb. 4 non-conference...

(Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Men’s basketball sinks Coast Guard Academy

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / February 4, 2025

The Emerson men’s basketball team dashed Coast Guard’s hopes of a road win with a 105-63 victory on Jan. 29, ending a skid that saw them lose eight...

Junior outside hitter Chase Fagen (#5) elevates for an attack against MIT on Jan. 28, 2025 (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s volleyball loses to MIT in home opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / January 29, 2025

The Emerson men’s volleyball team lost to two nationally ranked opponents to begin the 2025 season. Days after losing to No. 19 Nichols, the Lions were...

Junior guard Bri Frongillo (#12) swished the game-winning floater with 0.6 seconds left against Coast Guard on Jan. 25, 2025 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Bri Frongillo breaks Emerson women’s basketball scoring record with 44 points in win over Coast Guard

By Hongyi Ji / January 28, 2025

Two between-the-leg dribbles seamlessly transitioned into a swift crossover and left the defender staggering. Junior guard Bri Frongillo cut into the lane,...

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

Women’s basketball extends historic win streak against Wellesley

By Hongyi Ji, Staff Writer / January 26, 2025

The Emerson Lions Women’s Basketball Team took down the Wellesley College Blues in a 69-59 triumph on the Hank Smith Court at the Bobbi Brown & Steven...

Senior guard Lucas Brenner shoots a three-pointer against the Salve Regina Seahawks on Jan. 23, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s basketball falls to Salve Regina, 80-66

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / January 24, 2025

The Emerson men’s basketball team fell to the Salve Regina University Seahawks Thursday, 80-66, losing their third straight NEWMAC contest and marking...

Trump’s inauguration and the conversation around transgender athletes

Trump’s inauguration and the conversation around transgender athletes

By Anna Knepley, Meg Richards and Jordan Pagkalinawan / January 22, 2025

Among the onslaught of executive orders signed on day one, President Donald Trump targeted transgender and nonbinary Americans, claiming “it is the policy...

Ohio State halts Notre Dame’s late comeback to win national championship in newly expanded playoffs

Ohio State halts Notre Dame’s late comeback to win national championship in newly expanded playoffs

By Daniel O’Toole, Staff Writer / January 22, 2025

A decade after winning the first-ever four-team college football playoff, the Ohio State University Buckeyes defeated the University of Notre Dame Fighting...

Junior guard Jacob Armant drives for a layup against the MIT Engineers on Jan. 16, 2025 (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s basketball ends losing skid with 87-73 win over MIT

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / January 19, 2025

Four Lions landed in double figures Thursday night as the Emerson men’s basketball team beat the MIT Engineers 87-73, snapping a four-game losing streak. The...

The Women's Lacrosse League logo (Illustration by Rachel Choi).

‘It’s our time’: Charlotte North, Boston headline new professional women’s lacrosse league

By Anna Knepley / January 15, 2025

Following in the footsteps of the PWHL and NWSL, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) announced the inaugural teams for their new Women’s Lacrosse League...

Senior center Asher Gardiner (#21) elevates for a slam dunk against WPI on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

Men’s basketball falls to No. 22 WPI in special Saturday showdown

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / January 14, 2025

Moments after the renaming of a basketball court in a former coach’s honor, the Emerson men’s basketball team was handed a 88-65 loss to the nationally-ranked...

Former men's basketball head coach Hank Smith (center) poses with President Jay Bernhardt, several of his former players, and family members (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

‘We’re truly home now’: Brown-Plofker court renamed for former men’s basketball coach Hank Smith

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / January 14, 2025

Former men’s basketball head coach Hank Smith took the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym floor to a thunderous standing ovation, appearing on a court...

Mike Vrabel named 16th head coach of the New England Patriots

Mike Vrabel named 16th head coach of the New England Patriots

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor, and Newsletter Editor / January 12, 2025

The New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as the franchise’s next head coach early Sunday morning. No terms have been disclosed, but sources told...