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

The Berkeley Beacon

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Alum Profile

Emerson mens basketball assistant coach Sean Coman 23 (right) next to head coach Bill Curley.

Men’s basketball fleshes out coaching staff with alum Sean Coman ’23

October 11, 2023

When looking for a new assistant coach for the men’s basketball team, Head Coach Bill Curley elected to add a familiar face who knows the team: former...

Emerson alum Jarred Houston ’23 goes for a layup against Worcester State on Dec. 3, 2022.

Men’s basketball alum Jarred Houston ’23 joins NBA G League as assistant coach

October 11, 2023

For those who know him, Emerson graduate Jarred Houston ‘23 lives and breathes basketball. After a decorated five-year career as a Lion—one that...

Colin (left) and Brendan McNamara (right) after their second annual MTD Tournament.

More Than Different: Men’s basketball guard hosts summer tournament for scholarships

September 14, 2023

Appreciate. Celebrate. Elevate. Those are some of the key tenets that guide More Than Different, a lifestyle brand founded by Emerson men’s basketball...

Shannon Norton 13 (Courtesy: Shannon Norton)

Alum finds traction in WNBA and NBA G League

October 6, 2022

Shannon Norton ‘13 was recently promoted to Operations Coordinator for two professional basketball teams, and is now aiming higher.    Emerson...