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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

Crooke’s Cage: Requiem for the Aussie

Crooke’s Cage: Requiem for the Aussie

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports / February 28, 2024
For over four years, Alexander Volkanovski’s reign in the UFC featherweight decision felt like it was going to last forever.
The Emerson lions in a team huddle during a game against the Wentworth Leopards on March 2nd, 2023 (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s lacrosse faces uphill battle with upcoming season

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / February 22, 2024

Emerson women’s lacrosse opened their season with an away game against Gordon College on Wednesday, Feb. 21 with a 22-13 win, and will play their home...

Courtesy of Shannon Foley

‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots’ immortalizes the Pats’ glory days

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Managing Editor / February 20, 2024

If you’re a devastated New England Patriots fan lamenting the team’s glory days, especially after Head Coach Bill Belichick’s departure, get ready...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Northeastern University wins 71st annual men’s Beanpot tournament

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor, Assistant Social Media Manager & Assistant Sports Editor / February 14, 2024

On Monday at 7:30 p.m., the Northeastern Huskies skated on the ice for a thrilling championship game against the Boston University Terriers. What championship...

Illustration Rachel Choi

NFL fan of the year Tom Grossi creates chaotic good

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer / February 14, 2024

This weekend was busy for the NFL as the NFL Honors and the Super Bowl were hosted in Las Vegas. At the NFL Honors, several awards were announced, including...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Boston’s dynamic duo find themselves at the NBA All-Star Game once again

By Mackenzie Bruno, Beacon Correspondent / February 7, 2024

The 73rd annual NBA All-Star Game is set to take place in Indianapolis on Feb. 18. The All-Star Game is hosted every February to showcase the top 24 players...

Three womens basketball players wearing themed game shirts that say Mental Health Matters during a home game against MIT on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

More than a game: Emerson Basketball participates in second annual ‘Mental Health Matters’ fundraiser

By Mackenzie Bruno, Beacon Correspondent / February 7, 2024

For the Emerson Women’s Basketball team, playing a sport competitively is more than wins and losses. The phrase “mental health matters” plastered...

Courtesy Clara Faulkner

Breaking the misogyny in motorsport

By Clara Faulkner, Operations Managing Editor / February 7, 2024

Formula One’s surge in popularity, alongside other racing series, has drawn a notable uptick in female enthusiasts. This rise owes much to the resounding...

Illustration Rachel Choi

49ers, Chiefs matchup expected to be close game

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / February 7, 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 11, the San Francisco 49ers look to avenge their Super Bowl LIV loss and emerge victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs—reversing the...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Crooke’s Cage: Du Plessis takes over the middleweight division

By Aidan Crooke, Staff Writer, Sports / February 5, 2024

At a press conference on Jan. 18, then-middleweight champion Sean Strickland made a passionate, impromptu handshake deal that can be summarized in three...

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

Is streaming the future of football? The first streaming-only NFL games draws customers and criticism

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer / January 31, 2024

Though the Jan. 13 Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins is the fourth coldest game in NFL history, this is far from the most...

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

‘It’s going to come to life’: Professional Women’s Hockey on the rise despite slow start

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / January 31, 2024

Despite a star-studded roster and well-formatted league, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) Boston team is off to a slow start for the...

Illustration Rachel Choi

The dynamic Boston Celtics duo: Joe Mazzulla and ‘The Town’

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Managing Editor / January 24, 2024

When you think of team building and leadership, what movies come to mind? Perhaps “Coach Carter,” “Glory Road,” or even “Pitch Perfect.” But...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Jerod Mayo announced as new head coach for the New England Patriots

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor, Assistant Social Media Manager & Assistant Sports Editor / January 24, 2024

Following a disappointing season with four wins and 13 losses, the New England Patriots parted ways with long-time Coach Bill Belichick and announced Jared...

The New England Patriots logo.

Patriots have dropped the ball since Tom Brady left

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / December 14, 2023

After the collapse of the Tom Brady dynasty in New England, the Patriots are struggling to replicate the Super Bowl-winning seasons led by the star quarterback.  This...

First-year forward Guillermo Gasset Ruiz shoots against Coast Guard on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Men’s basketball falls to Coast Guard in NEWMAC home opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Managing Editor / December 14, 2023

The Emerson men’s basketball team entered their Thursday afternoon practice less than 24 hours after their NEWMAC opener, where Babson handed them their...

Senior forward Quinn OConnor (#50) goes for a layup against the Lesley Lynx on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

Emerson’s women’s basketball triumphs against Lesley, 93-54

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer / December 7, 2023

Players and fans celebrated with hugs and high-fives in the Brown and Plofker Gym Tuesday, Dec. 5, as Emerson women’s basketball team got to .500 with...

Members of Emersons Esports club during their game night in the Little Building on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Emerson Esports offers community, competition, and creative practice

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / December 7, 2023

Junior visual and media arts major Bryson Beck was hesitant to get involved with Emerson Esports when he was first recruited to join one of the organization’s...

Emerson fans cheering on the mens basketball team during their 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals game vs. Babson.

Is Emerson a sports school?

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Managing Editor / November 30, 2023

Emerson College is known for a lot of great things—from its creative programs, outstanding alumni network, or even as the school Nancy Wheeler chooses...

Emersons Rohan Edwards (28), left, Aidan Ferguson (16), center, Thomas Pelino (18), right, celebrate as Thomas Pelino (18) scores a goal to help Emerson to a 2-2 draw with MIT at Rotch Playground in Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors and grads were impactful leaders

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor, Assistant Social Media Manager & Assistant Sports Editor / November 30, 2023

The men’s soccer team finished their season 7-7-4, with four graduating seniors and two graduate students showing tremendous growth and leadership. Each...