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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

Sports

Last-minute goal keeps New England alive in playoffs

Last-minute goal keeps New England alive in playoffs
November 22, 2020

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Revolution announce 2020 season award winners

Revolution announce 2020 season award winners
November 20, 2020

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Revisiting the fabled Emerson Hockey Club

Emerson Hockey Club ran from 2005 to 2015.
November 19, 2020

Boston is clearly a hockey town. When winter arrives, people in New England lace up their skates, grab their sticks, and hit the ice. The city is home to the Bruins, one of the NHL’s oldest and arguably...

What Tommy Heinsohn meant to Celtics fans

What Tommy Heinsohn meant to Celtics fans
November 18, 2020

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Underdog Patriots upset Ravens at home

Underdog Patriots upset Ravens at home
November 18, 2020

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Winter sports practices cancelled after uptick in campus COVID-19 cases

The mens volleyball team won its first game of the season on Thursday Photo credit: Montse Landeros
November 18, 2020

The Emerson Athletics department cancelled the remainder of sports practices this semester on Wednesday, due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases on campus. Athletic Director Pat Nicol told The Beacon...

Revolution fall to Philadelphia Union to close regular season

Revolution fall to Philadelphia Union to close regular season
November 15, 2020

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The next step for pandemic-ridden pro sports after election

The next step for pandemic-ridden pro sports after election
November 10, 2020

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Don’t tell athletes to “shut up and dribble”

Lebron James and Lakers teammates kneel for the national anthem while wearing VOTE shirts.
November 10, 2020

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Senior Spotlight: Willinger reminisces about career ahead of uncertain season

Sam Willinger (right) celebrates after scoring a point for the Lions last season.
November 8, 2020

In his past three seasons as a Lion, senior men’s volleyball right side hitter Sam Willinger  worked diligently to change the team’s image and culture. He has managed to help create a more inclusive...

Revs seek to ensure first round playoff spot against Union

Revs seek to ensure first round playoff spot against Union
November 8, 2020

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Professor and alum earns second World Series ring in three seasons

Tim Neverett 88 (left) alongside Dodgers co-commentator and ex-Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciappara.
November 5, 2020

Emerson professor and alumnus Tim Neverett ‘88 earned his second World Series ring last month as a play-by-play broadcaster with the freshly-crowned Los Angeles Dodgers, just months after starting teaching...

Winter sports athletes upset but unsurprised by season’s cancellation

The womens basketball team is one of two teams impacted by Mondays decision.
November 5, 2020

Emerson’s basketball teams will not be competing in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference this winter season, to the dismay of athletes who say the cancelation is disappointing but...

Patriots fumble in the final minute, lose to Bills in fourth straight loss

Patriots fumble in the final minute, lose to Bills in fourth straight loss
November 3, 2020

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Column: TB12 gaining ground in Belichick vs. Brady debate

Column: TB12 gaining ground in Belichick vs. Brady debate
November 3, 2020

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NEWMAC cancels 2020-21 winter sports season

Head coach Bill Curley and the mens basketball team during a timeout.
November 2, 2020

The New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference Presidents Council unanimously canceled NEWMAC’s 2020-21 winter sports season Monday. Two of the three winter sports teams at Emerson, the...

Coaches get creative to tackle pandemic-era recruiting

Softball head coach Phil McElroy (center) is one of many coaches who developed an online recruiting approach.
October 29, 2020

In a typical year of recruiting for Emerson sports teams, prospective student athletes visit the campus, meet with coaches, watch a team game, and even stay in dorms overnight with a player. But during...

Patriots “not performing at a good level,” lose third in a row to 49ers

Patriots “not performing at a good level,” lose third in a row to 49ers
October 27, 2020

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Emerson baseball returns to the diamond for practice

The baseball team will begin practicing this week while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
October 22, 2020

After last season was abruptly cancelled to prevent the initial spread of COVID-19, Emerson baseball will finally bounce back and return to the diamond.  The team is starting practice this week, but...

Emerson Skunks keep ultimate disc alive through pandemic

Robby Gessel catches a frisbee during ultimate frisbee practice for the Emerson Skunks.
October 22, 2020

Pandemic or not, there’s no stopping the Skunks.  The college’s co-ed ultimate Frisbee team practices two to three times a week in Boston Common during the altered semester, all while adhering...