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Celtics fourth quarter collapse cost them the game in Cleveland

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Sports Editor
March 6, 2024

It finally happened. The Boston Celtics fell apart, snapping their 11-game winning streak as they fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 104-105 nail-biter on the road after coming off a statement win against...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Caitlin Clark: A defining presence in women’s sports

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer
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. By officially breaking the NCAA scoring record on March 3 in both...

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

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

By Merritt Hughes, Co-Opinion Editor
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...

women and non-binary players in Esports

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

By Sam Shipman, Staff Writer
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. 
Boston’s sports scene

Listicle: Boston’s sports scene extends past the standard

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Sports Editor
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

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports
February 28, 2024
For over four years, Alexander Volkanovski’s reign in the UFC featherweight decision felt like it was going to last forever.
The Emerson lions in a team huddle during a game against the Wentworth Leopards on March 2nd, 2023 (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s lacrosse faces uphill battle with upcoming season

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor
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...

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

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Sports Editor
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:...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Northeastern University wins 71st annual men’s Beanpot tournament

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor
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:...

Illustration Rachel Choi

NFL fan of the year Tom Grossi creates chaotic good

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer
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...

Illustration Rachel Choi

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

By Mackenzie Bruno, Beacon Correspondent
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,...

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)

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

By Mackenzie Bruno, Beacon Correspondent
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...

Courtesy Clara Faulkner

Breaking the misogyny in motorsport

By Clara Faulkner, Managing Editor and Living Arts Editor
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,...

Illustration Rachel Choi

49ers, Chiefs matchup expected to be close game

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor
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...

Illustration Rachel Choi

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

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports
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...

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

Is streaming the future of football? The first streaming-only NFL games draws customers and criticism

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024

Though the Jan. 13 Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins is the fourth coldest game in NFL history, this is far from the most popular topic of discussion surrounding it. The...

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

‘It’s going to come to life’: Professional Women’s Hockey on the rise despite slow start

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2024

Despite a star-studded roster and well-formatted league, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) Boston team is off to a slow start for the league’s inaugural season. Boston is 2-2-0-2...

Illustration Rachel Choi

The dynamic Boston Celtics duo: Joe Mazzulla and ‘The Town’

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024

When you think of team building and leadership, what movies come to mind? Perhaps “Coach Carter,” “Glory Road,” or even “Pitch Perfect.” But what about the 2010 crime-thriller film “The Town?” For...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Jerod Mayo announced as new head coach for the New England Patriots

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor
January 24, 2024

Following a disappointing season with four wins and 13 losses, the New England Patriots parted ways with long-time Coach Bill Belichick and announced Jared Mayo as the team’s new lead. After 24 seasons...

The New England Patriots logo.

Patriots have dropped the ball since Tom Brady left

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor
December 14, 2023

After the collapse of the Tom Brady dynasty in New England, the Patriots are struggling to replicate the Super Bowl-winning seasons led by the star quarterback.  This season’s record is one of the...

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