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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

Sports

Eulogy of a Chelsea fan—club owner, friend of Putin’s, to sell club

Photo: Wikimedia
March 3, 2022

For the first time in nearly two decades, Chelsea Football Club will be up for sale, as a result of its owner’s connections to Russian President Vladimir Putin.  The saga started four days ago when...

Men’s basketball receives at-large-bid and a chance at tournament play

WPI held the Lions to just 50 points in the NEWMAC Finals on Saturday, Feb 26.
March 2, 2022

Emerson’s men’s basketball team lost to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the NEWMAC finals 70-54 on Feb. 26, but the Lions’ season isn’t over.  After losing to WPI, Emerson was selected to...

Men’s basketball edges out Babson to advance to NEWMAC Finals

Senior guard Nate Martin who scored 12 points against Babson on Jan. 30 was out in the NEWMAC Semifinal.
February 25, 2022

Down by three points in the last seconds of regulation play, Emerson sophomore guard Trevor Arico sank a shot from beyond the arc, sending the Lions to overtime. Emerson finished the game 85-77, advancing...

Men’s lacrosse opens season with win over Nichols

Mens lacrosse team started their season off with a win against Nichols College.
February 24, 2022

The Emerson men’s lacrosse team started its 2022 season with a 15-9 win against Nichols College this Saturday, Feb. 19. The game marks the Lions’ first home game in almost two years. Rotch Field...

Women’s basketball team knocked out of first-round playoff

Senior forward Katie Beckmann scored eight points and six rebounds against Babson College on Feb. 23
February 24, 2022

Emerson’s women’s basketball lost 73-49 against second-seed Babson College in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference quarterfinals, ending the Lions’ season 8-16. The Lions...

Men’s lacrosse excited to make return to Rotch Field

Austin Franklin at media day in preparation for the 2022 season.
February 17, 2022

The artificial turf at Rotch Field hasn’t seen a men’s lacrosse game since February 2020, but the Lions will make their return this Saturday to start their 2022 season. At the outbreak of the COVID-19...

Men’s basketball remains dominant against MIT

Senior guard Zach Waterhouse scoring a layup against MIT on Feb. 17, 2022
February 17, 2022

The men’s basketball team completed the season sweep on Wednesday in a dominant 97-88 win over the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, improving their record to 16-6. The Lions entered the game...

‘We didn’t do anything right’: Lions crushed by Smith 79-34

First-year guard Bianca Benson playing against Smith College
February 17, 2022

Emerson women’s basketball lost to Smith College in a landslide 45-point deficit on Wednesday, the biggest scoring gap experienced by the Lions team this season. The women’s basketball team was...

Women’s basketball defeated on Senior Day

Senior forward Katie Beckmann against MIT
February 16, 2022

The Emerson women’s basketball team fell to Springfield College 76-45 in a heartbreaking defeat on Senior Day.  The team honored the two players who won’t return next season, senior forward Katie...

‘I’m just happy I was able to get it done’: Men’s basketball center hits 1,000 points

Senior center Jarred Houston fighting for points in the paint against Clark University
February 10, 2022

Six minutes into the second half of Saturday’s game, Emerson center Jarred Houston sank a layup that would cement his place in Emerson Basketball’s thousand-point club.  Houston’s thousandth...

Men’s volleyball struggle early in 2022 season

First-year setter Bayden Slavik scores a kill against Eastern Nazarene College.
February 10, 2022

The Emerson men’s volleyball team lost its fifth consecutive game between Jan. 28 and Feb. 8, creating a rocky start to their 2022 season.  The Lions won their season opener against Nichols College,...

Women’s basketball adds to losing streak

Sophomore guard Olivia Deslauriers calling plays for the Lions
February 10, 2022

The women’s basketball team lost a competitive game 69-59 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Saturday— the Lions’ third straight loss. Emerson started play in the New England...

Women’s basketball edged out by Babson College

Sophomore guard Ella Bushee tallied 11 points in NEWMAC game against Wheaton
February 3, 2022

The Emerson women’s basketball team fell short to Babson College in a hard-fought four quarters that ultimately ended 69-32 at home this Wednesday. The Lions, now 7-11—and 3-2 in conference play—had...

Emerson students shocked after New England legend hangs up spikes

Emerson students shocked after New England legend hangs up spikes
February 3, 2022

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Men’s volleyball team victorious in home opener against Nichols College

Sophomore middle/outside Neiko Pittman attempts a dig against Nichols College.
February 3, 2022

The Emerson men’s volleyball team fought a back-and-forth match against Nichols College, rallying in the fourth set to secure its first win of the season. The Lions, who hadn't played a match since...

Celtics: The case for Marcus Smart, my hill to die on

Celtics: The case for Marcus Smart, my hill to die on
January 29, 2022

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Men’s basketball team extends win streak to four

Zach Waterhouse scores layup against Springfield Collefe to make the score 35-19
January 27, 2022

Emerson’s men’s basketball team defeated Springfield College on Wednesday night with a season-high score of 98-77, increasing their record to 5-2 in conference games and 12-4 overall.  The team...

Men’s volleyball team looking for win in first game since 2020

Mens volleyball player receiving a serve at practice on Jan. 25, 2022
January 27, 2022

The men’s volleyball team is preparing to take on Nichols College on Thursday night for its season opener—which, incidentally, will be the team’s first match since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Patriots’ season ends in underwhelming loss to Bills

Patriots’ season ends in underwhelming loss to Bills
January 20, 2022

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Emerson basketball program sweeps Wheaton

Zach Waterhouse attempting a shot during the game.
January 20, 2022

The men’s and women’s basketball teams took the court in a double header against Wheaton College Wednesday night, winning back-to-back conference games at Wheaton’s King Arena.  Sophomore guard...