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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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After former captains Cam Barth (pictured) and Kate Nelson left the team, Jared Merrifield and Tori Purcell have assumed their leadership positions.

Skunks stay connected despite abbreviated spring season

By Abigail Hadfield, Former Deputy Copy Editor / April 22, 2020

When Emerson announced the college would be closing its campus and moving to online learning in March, the ultimate disc team’s spring season was about...

The season will consist of conference play only and official competitions will begin on March 13.

Coaches plan to adjust scouting processes amid pandemic

By Kayla Buck / April 20, 2020

Emerson coaches are taking a new approach to scouting this spring after high schools decided to cancel their sports seasons in light of the COVID-19 global...

Taylor '11 became the Assistant General Manager of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2019.

Chris Taylor ‘11 pursues passion of working in NBA

By Lara Hill / April 19, 2020

As the Assistant General Manager of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Chris Taylor ‘11 finds himself in many high-pressure situations. Whether he is discussing...

Virtual offseason workouts underway for men's and women's soccer

Virtual offseason workouts underway for men’s and women’s soccer

By Taina Millsap, Former Staff Writer / April 18, 2020

The men’s and women’s soccer teams have both found ways to bond and train together since moving back home in mid-March, through virtual workouts over...

Jarrett Stidham is set to become the Patriots' starting quarterback

Patriots: Stidham will be the starter, for now

By Lara Hill / April 17, 2020
With quarterback Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay next season, New England Patriots fans are anxious to know who will start week one.The Patriots are without a franchise quarterback for the first time since 1994.
Herbert made her commitment to the Lions official on her birthday.

New Faces: Annika Herbert joins women’s basketball ready to contribute

By Ethan McDowell, Sports Editor / April 8, 2020

Annika Herbert didn't have a normal signing day.  Instead of participating in the fanfare of a regular high school signing ceremony, which was canceled...

Celotto (7) scored four goals for the Lions.

Celotto reflects on award-winning season

By Alberto Gilman / March 29, 2020

On Monday, March 2, sophomore midfielder and captain Skyler Celotto earned the NEWMAC Men's Lacrosse Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week Award, ten days before...

Jenna Tomsky scored 14 goals in three games for the Lions

Women’s lacrosse grabs last round of NEWMAC awards

By Emily Cardona / March 21, 2020

Freshman goalie Nina Khosla and senior attacker Jenna Tomsky earned the final NEWMAC Women’s Lacrosse Offensive and Defensive Athlete of the Week awards...

Patriots: Saying goodbye to a hero

Patriots: Saying goodbye to a hero

By Lara Hill / March 21, 2020
I’ll always remember the game that got me hooked on football. On Jan. 10, 2015, the New England Patriots battled the Baltimore Ravens in a dramatic AFC Divisional matchup. This game is still one of my all-time favorites, as the Patriots overcame two separate 14-point deficits.
The NEWMAC canceled all spring sports seasons on Thursday.

NEWMAC cancels spring seasons, Emerson ends non-conference competition

By Ethan McDowell, Sports Editor / March 12, 2020

The college plans to cancel all non-conference athletic games starting Monday after the NEWMAC announced it was canceling all conference games starting...

The Baseball team won its third game of the season on Wednesday.

Five-run ninth inning propels Lions to win

By Kayla Buck, Beacon Staff / March 12, 2020

A walk-off single by freshman catcher Matt Nachamie earned the Lions a 9-8 win Wednesday afternoon over visiting Lasell University. Senior pitcher Jack...

The women's lacrosse team won its second game of the season behind a 17-goal performance

Women’s lacrosse records second consecutive victory

By Alberto Gilman, Beacon Staff / March 12, 2020

The women’s lacrosse team defeated Nichols College Wednesday evening 17-4 for its second consecutive win. The Lions roster totaled four assists, forced...

Junior Defender, Lucas Sickner, running down the field during a game.

Men’s lacrosse ends four game road trip with loss

By Alberto Gilman, Beacon Staff / March 12, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team concluded its four-game road trip with a 15-5 loss against the University of New England Wednesday night.  Sophomore midfielder...

Jack O'Connor (left) and Sam Boyle (right) finished the 2019-20 season with conference awards.

O’Connor and Boyle receive all-conference honors

By Aaron J. Miller, Former Print Editor / March 12, 2020

Although the men’s and women’s basketball teams both closed out their seasons with losses in the quarterfinals of the NEWMAC playoffs, two key players...

Lions wrap up nationwide spring break competitions

Lions wrap up nationwide spring break competitions

By Emily Cardona, Beacon Staff / March 11, 2020

Emerson’s spring sports teams traveled across the country for their 2020 spring break trips, playing 29 games in five states.  The baseball team,...

Emerson Athletics to continue spring schedules

Emerson Athletics to continue spring schedules

By Ethan McDowell, Sports Editor / March 11, 2020

The athletic department will not cancel any future contests or events despite the college’s transition to online classes due to COVID-19, commonly known...

Clydesdale averaged 8.3 points per game during her senior season.

Clydesdale caps career with conference award

By Brendan Walker / March 11, 2020

Women’s basketball senior guard Natalie Clydesdale won NEWMAC Player Of The Week on Feb. 24, in the final week of her college career, but she said the...

Emerson's COVID-19 precautions have athletes questioning seasons' future

Emerson’s COVID-19 precautions have athletes questioning seasons’ future

By Ethan McDowell, Sports Editor / March 11, 2020

Senior women’s tennis athlete Mackenzie Swaney spent the first few matches of her final season recovering from a concussion. Two days after her first...

Junior utility player Andre Padovani awaits a pitch during the baseball teams 13-4 loss against Framingham State University.

Baseball falls to Framingham State University 13-4

By Kayla Buck / March 11, 2020

The baseball team returned to their home field Tuesday night with a 13-4 loss against Framingham State University Rams.  Junior Johnny Maffei completed...

The Lions totaled six more ground balls than the Anchormen on Monday.

Women’s lacrosse snaps 29-game losing streak

By Pedro Figueiredo / March 10, 2020

The women’s lacrosse team broke a streak of 29 consecutive losses on Monday with a 17-5 victory over Rhode Island College. Senior midfielder Jenna...