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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

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The Emerson men's basketball team in a huddle against Salem State (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Men’s basketball aims to build on playoff success

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 6, 2024

In the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym, the sounds of balls bouncing, sneakers squeaking, and rims rattling can only mean one thing: Emerson Basketball...

(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Women’s basketball ready to take the next step

By Everest Leach / November 6, 2024

As falling leaves signify the start of the winter season in Boston, the crisp “swish” of the nylon netting signifies the beginning of basketball...

The Emerson men's soccer team honored its five seniors and two graduate transfers on Senior Day, Saturday, Nov. 2. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Men’s soccer triumphs 3-1 vs. Clark on Senior Day

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 4, 2024

The Emerson men’s soccer team wrapped up their regular season with a Senior Day game against Clark University on Saturday, Nov. 2.  Before the...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Opinion: ‘The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox’ is a first-class representation of the iconic revival of Boston’s beloved baseball team

By Rylie Burns / October 31, 2024
“The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox” premiered on Netflix on Oct. 23. The docuseries recalls how the 2004 Red Sox team broke an 86-year drought, winning the franchise’s first World Series title since 1918.
The Emerson women's soccer class of 2025. (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll)

Women’s soccer falls to Clark in Senior Day thriller

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Managing Editor / October 30, 2024
Purple streamers, balloons, and tablecloths greeted fans at Rotch Field on Saturday as the Emerson women’s soccer team celebrated senior day.
The Emerson women's cross country team after their victory at the Runnin' Monks Invitational. (Courtesy of Oliver Glass)

Women’s and men’s cross country finish first and fourth at Runnin’ Monks Invitational

By Rylie Burns / October 24, 2024
Emerson women’s and men’s cross country teams finished in the top five at the Runnin’ Monks Invitational at St. Joseph’s College of Maine on Saturday. 
It’s never Joever: ‘Mazzulla Ball’ resurrects in Celtics opener

It’s never Joever: ‘Mazzulla Ball’ resurrects in Celtics opener

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Managing Editor / October 23, 2024
History was made at TD Garden on Tuesday, Oct. 22 as the Boston Celtics shot the lights out.
A plaque from the bridge renaming ceremony in honor of Bill Russell (Yogev Toby for The Berkeley Beacon)

“A legend both on and off the court”: Boston bridge renamed after Celtics star Bill Russell

By Yogev Toby, Staff Writer / October 23, 2024
Jeannine Russell took a long pause and observed the audience before her, tears in her eyes.
Illustration by Rachel Choi

Opinion: Male field hockey players aren’t dangerous, the sport is.

By Anna Knepley / October 17, 2024
On Sept. 10, a Massachusetts high school field hockey team forfeited a game against an opponent due to a male player on their opponent’s roster.
The Emerson men's soccer team lines up prior to their non-conference match vs. Tufts on Tuesday, Sept. 24 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Men’s soccer fights valiantly against nationally-ranked Amherst

By Everest Leach / October 17, 2024
The wind howled through Rotch Field on Saturday, Oct. 12, as the Emerson men’s soccer team faced one of their toughest challengers of the season.
(Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s soccer triumphs over USCGA Bears for first NEWMAC win

By Daniel O'Toole / October 12, 2024
In their third New England Women’s and Men’s Athletics Conference (NEWMAC) match of the season, the Emerson women’s soccer team secured their first league win against the United States Coast Guard Academy at Rotch Field to improve their record to 2-4-4.
Can the Celtics run it back? Previewing the C’s season

Can the Celtics run it back? Previewing the C’s season

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Managing Editor / October 9, 2024
Coming off a historic run to earn Banner 18, the Boston Celtics are under pressure and the stakes are high for the Boston Celtics to run it back and become a repeat champion for the first time since 1968–69.
Bruins preseason goalie woes end with a familiar face

Bruins preseason goalie woes end with a familiar face

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / October 9, 2024
After much back-and-forth, the Boston Bruins re-signed goaltender Jeremy Swayman on Oct. 6 with a $66 million, eight-year contract.
Photo courtesy of game attendee Richard Brewer-Hay

Oakland says goodbye to years of baseball as the Athletics head to Las Vegas

By Addison Brewer-Hay / October 3, 2024
On Thursday, Sept. 30, the Oakland Athletics faced a bittersweet end as they completed their last Major League Baseball season in the Oakland Coliseum.
A view of Fenway Park from the outfield (Daniel O'Toole/ Beacon Correspondent)

Red Sox trip at the finish line in rebuilding year

By Daniel O'Toole / October 3, 2024

The Boston Red Sox closed the chapter on their 2024 season after another roller-coaster year. The season ended with a record of 81-81, good for third in...

Melissa Ludtke discusses her book, "Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside," at the Bright Family Screening Room on Sept. 25 (Rylie Burns/ Beacon Staff).

Melissa Ludtke talks her trailblazing career as a woman in sports journalism

By Rylie Burns / October 3, 2024
Award-winning sports journalist, Melissa Ludtke, discussed her groundbreaking career and new book “Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside” with students on Sept. 25 in the Bright Family Screening Room.
The Emerson men's soccer team lines up prior to their non-conference match vs. Tufts on Tuesday, Sept. 24 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Men’s soccer loses NEWMAC opener 1-0 to Springfield

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 26, 2024

With preseason wrapped up, the Emerson men’s soccer team hoped to bounce back from a 2-3-1 start, which included a 3-0 shutout by Rhode Island on Tuesday,...

NFL boasts highest number of female coaches in history, and counting

NFL boasts highest number of female coaches in history, and counting

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / September 25, 2024
Fifteen full-time female coaches will be spotted on the sidelines during the 2024–2025 National Football League season.
Boston College football impresses early in the season

Boston College football impresses early in the season

By Everest Leach / September 25, 2024
The Boston College Eagles are 3-1 on the season after beating Michigan State 23-19 in the symbolic Red Bandana Game to hand the Spartans their first loss on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Graduate student defensive specialist Caroline Davis digs the ball against Wentworth on Tuesday, Sept. 17. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Women’s volleyball sweeps Wentworth, improves to 5-4 overall

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 20, 2024

The Emerson women’s volleyball team entered Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym at 4-4 overall Tuesday night, hoping to get above .500 as they faced...