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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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It’s never Joever: ‘Mazzulla Ball’ resurrects in Celtics opener

It’s never Joever: ‘Mazzulla Ball’ resurrects in Celtics opener

By Rumsha Siddiqui / 3 hours ago
History was made at TD Garden on Tuesday, Oct. 22 as the Boston Celtics shot the lights out.
A plaque from the bridge renaming ceremony in honor of Bill Russell (Yogev Toby for The Berkeley Beacon)

“A legend both on and off the court”: Boston bridge renamed after Celtics star Bill Russell

By Yogev Toby, Staff Writer / 13 hours ago
Jeannine Russell took a long pause and observed the audience before her, tears in her eyes.
Illustration by Rachel Choi

Opinion: Male field hockey players aren’t dangerous, the sport is.

By Anna Knepley / October 17, 2024
On Sept. 10, a Massachusetts high school field hockey team forfeited a game against an opponent due to a male player on their opponent’s roster.
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 fights valiantly against nationally-ranked Amherst

By Everest Leach / October 17, 2024
The wind howled through Rotch Field on Saturday, Oct. 12, as the Emerson men’s soccer team faced one of their toughest challengers of the season.
(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.
Can the Celtics run it back? Previewing the C’s season

Can the Celtics run it back? Previewing the C’s season

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Managing Editor / October 9, 2024
Coming off a historic run to earn Banner 18, the Boston Celtics are under pressure and the stakes are high for the Boston Celtics to run it back and become a repeat champion for the first time since 1968–69.
Bruins preseason goalie woes end with a familiar face

Bruins preseason goalie woes end with a familiar face

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / October 9, 2024
After much back-and-forth, the Boston Bruins re-signed goaltender Jeremy Swayman on Oct. 6 with a $66 million, eight-year contract.
Photo courtesy of game attendee Richard Brewer-Hay

Oakland says goodbye to years of baseball as the Athletics head to Las Vegas

By Addison Brewer-Hay / October 3, 2024
On Thursday, Sept. 30, the Oakland Athletics faced a bittersweet end as they completed their last Major League Baseball season in the Oakland Coliseum.
A view of Fenway Park from the outfield (Daniel O'Toole/ Beacon Correspondent)

Red Sox trip at the finish line in rebuilding year

By Daniel O'Toole / October 3, 2024

The Boston Red Sox closed the chapter on their 2024 season after another roller-coaster year. The season ended with a record of 81-81, good for third in...

Melissa Ludtke discusses her book, "Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside," at the Bright Family Screening Room on Sept. 25 (Rylie Burns/ Beacon Staff).

Melissa Ludtke talks her trailblazing career as a woman in sports journalism

By Rylie Burns / October 3, 2024
Award-winning sports journalist, Melissa Ludtke, discussed her groundbreaking career and new book “Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside” with students on Sept. 25 in the Bright Family Screening Room.
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,...

NFL boasts highest number of female coaches in history, and counting

NFL boasts highest number of female coaches in history, and counting

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / September 25, 2024
Fifteen full-time female coaches will be spotted on the sidelines during the 2024–2025 National Football League season.
Boston College football impresses early in the season

Boston College football impresses early in the season

By Everest Leach / September 25, 2024
The Boston College Eagles are 3-1 on the season after beating Michigan State 23-19 in the symbolic Red Bandana Game to hand the Spartans their first loss on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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.
The 13th annual ABCD Hoop Dreams event was held at TD Garden on Thursday, Sept. 12. (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff)

Celtics, ABCD partner for Hoop Dreams at TD Garden

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 19, 2024
Three months after the Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship, basketballs graced the TD Garden’s parquet floor earlier than expected.
Illustration Rachel Choi

Boston PWHL setting sail for season two

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / September 18, 2024
On Monday, Sept. 9, the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced the six founding teams’ official names and logos.
Team USA dominates Paris 2024

Team USA dominates Paris 2024

By Kaitlyn Smitten / August 23, 2024

The United States took home the most Olympic medals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the majority being won by the country’s female athletes.   The...

Softball Coach Phil McElroy nabbed his 500th career victory as the Lions beat UMass Boston 5-1, April 9.

Veteran softball coach pockets 500th win

By Tyler Foy, Staff Writer / May 2, 2024
When Head Softball Coach Phil McElroy started his tenure in 2001, he’d commute from his home in Arlington early on game days to rake the fields in Boston Common just for unwanted visitors to ruin it by the first pitch.
Illustration Rachel Choi

‘Good times never seemed so good’: How Fenway’s famous tunes and traditions make it a staple of the city

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / April 28, 2024

It’s a warm summer evening, and Fenway Park is filled to the brim with passionate Bostonians. With the eighth inning halfway over, the game is winding...