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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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The 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning tied the NHL's regular season wins record—and then were swept in the first round of the playoffs. Could the Bruins suffer the same fate?

Bruins on Boylston: Could the B’s be the next NHL super-team to experience a first-round collapse?

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / April 2, 2023

On April 16, 2019, the Columbus Blue Jackets shocked the hockey world and made NHL history by completing a 4-0 sweep of the league-best Tampa Bay Lightning...

A men's lacrosse helmet bearing the California Republic's flag.

Lion country: how Emerson attracts student-athletes from all over America.

By Jason Tulchin, Assistant Sports Editor / March 29, 2023

At Emerson, high school graduates from all over the country and the world come in droves to pursue their passions—and this variety is well-reflected...

Emerson's newly-elected Athletic Director, Stephanie Smyrl

Emerson names new Athletic Director

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / March 29, 2023

Emerson College announced last week that Stephanie Smyrl, the current athletic director at Lesley University, will take over the same position at Emerson...

The Emerson Men's volleyball team poses with friends and family following their Senior Day game

Lions take split victory against Colby-Sawyer in Senior Day doubleheader

By Jason Tulchin, Assistant Sports Editor / March 29, 2023

The Emerson men’s volleyball team went 1-1 underneath the lights of the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym this past Saturday. The doubleheader against...

March Madness: Upsets galore and glimpse into Final Four

March Madness: Upsets galore and glimpse into Final Four

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 27, 2023

Bring on the madness! The opening round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament saw plenty of electrifying hoops and busted brackets. Those who...

The Boston Bruins have nine games left to play in the regular season, but they've already clinched a playoff spot.

Bruins on Boylston: Five more questions (and answers) facing the Bruins as the regular season winds down

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / March 26, 2023

Last spring’s first-round playoff loss to the Carolina Hurricanes marked the beginning of an uncertain summer for the Boston Bruins. After Head Coach...

The Emerson softball team (courtesy of Claire Overton)

Emerson softball dazzles in spring break play, looks ahead to season

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 22, 2023

After a promising start to their season in Florida over spring break, the Emerson softball team is looking to build off of their success in the Sunshine...

Graduate Center Jarred Houston will be leaving Emerson as its most decorated men's basketball player.

Jarred Houston earns NEWMAC Athlete of the Year & Defensive Athlete of the Year

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 22, 2023

Emerson men’s basketball veteran Jarred Houston ended his dominant 2022-23 campaign with some notable hardware: in addition to making the All-Conference...

Illustration Hailey Akau

Blake Griffin is the Boston Celtics unsung hero

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Editor-at-Large / March 10, 2023

The Boston Celtics agreed to a one-year contract with 33-year-old veteran and six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin in October of 2022. NBA fans have been...

The Boston Bruins have 19 games left to play in the 2022-23 NHL season, and have posted a 49-9-5 record.

Bruins on Boylston: Using the Predictor 3000 to project postseason opponents

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / March 10, 2023

The Boston Bruins have 19 regular season games left to play. If they pump enough points out of them between wins and overtime losses, they stand to make...

Graduate center Jarred Houston drives to the rim against Coast Guard.

Senior spotlights: Men’s basketball seniors and grads built winning culture

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 9, 2023

Following a historic season that saw a program-record 11 NEWMAC victories, the Emerson men’s basketball team fell to Babson in the conference championship...

Briggs Loveland ended the day 3-for-5, with two runs scored, a grand slam, and seven RBIs.

Baseball walks-it-off versus Lesley with Loveland grand slam

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large / March 9, 2023

The Emerson baseball team notched its first win of the season against Lesley University on Tuesday in spectacular—and bases-clearing—fashion. With...

A Touchdown for Gender Expression?

A Touchdown for Gender Expression?

By Bishop A. Marshall / March 8, 2023

For a long time, the National Football League has stood as a stain on socially progressive movements in the United States. While corporate America was...

Senior guard Chelsea Gibbons leads the huddle against Coast Guard on Feb. 18.

Senior spotlights: Women’s basketball seniors “held down the fort” for rebuilding program

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / March 8, 2023

Chelsea Gibbons and Carla Pelino joined the Emerson women’s basketball team as two of the three first years on the 2019–20 roster. They integrated...

Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney traded away two first-round picks in addition to future assets to acquire three new players in the last week.

Bruins on Boylston: B’s deadline dealings are bold, risky

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / March 2, 2023

It’s official: the Bruins are all-in on winning the Stanley Cup.  If centers Patrice Bergeron and David Krejčí re-signing or the Bruins’ unreal...

Graduate midfielder Hannah Beck (Courtesy: Jessie Koffman)

Women’s lacrosse increases roster and expectations

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / March 1, 2023

In 2022, the Emerson women’s lacrosse roster had just 15 players.  For somebody unfamiliar with the sport, 15 may sound like a lot—the Emerson...

Senior attacker and captain Nick Fuglione leads the rush against the Wentworth Leopards.

Men’s lacrosse looks to capitalize on a new season

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / February 26, 2023

On a sunny Connecticut afternoon last April, the Emerson men’s lacrosse team was in a tie game with six minutes left in the fourth quarter—six minutes...

Graduate center Jarred Houston throws some interference in front of a Babson Beaver. Thursday's match-up against the Beavers was Houston's last as a Lion.

Men’s basketball falls to Babson in NEWMAC semifinals

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 26, 2023

Playing at home in front of a packed house—some students were literally turned away at the doors—a spirited effort from the Emerson men’s basketball...

UFC fighter Islam Makhachev defended his belt at UFC 284.

Crooke’s Cage: UFC 284 Review and Takeaways

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports / February 24, 2023

The night before Superbowl LVII, the UFC delivered one of its greatest main events in history: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski.  The UFC 284 champ vs. champ...

Senior infielders Jake Hatch (left) and Thai Morgan (right) are team captains and musical collaborators (Courtesy: Jake Hatch)

Baseball captains have a blast making beats

By Abigail Lott / February 23, 2023

Playing collegiate sports is all about having trust and being close with teammates. Two seniors on Emerson’s baseball team are doing exactly that, using...