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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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Athletics seeks tennis courts after NEWMAC change

February 23, 2017

A NEWMAC conference change that will move women’s tennis to the spring season in 2018 is bringing new urgency to the athletic department’s search for home courts for its men’s and women’s...

Lions eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Coast Guard

Lions eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Coast Guard
February 23, 2017

Even with the possibility of a place in the NEWMAC playoffs on the line, and a final push led by sophomores Charlie Boyle and Natalie Busch, Emerson’s women’s basketball team couldn’t...

Home games moved away after gym floods

Home games moved away after gym floods
February 16, 2017

All Emerson athletics home games will be moved to away locations this week due to flooding in the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym, said Matt Ulrich, athletics’ director of media relations and...

A front row seat to Patriots’ glory

February 16, 2017

Beacon reporters spoke to Emerson students to get their thoughts on the Patriots' Super Bowl parade.    Lizzie Rattoballi Freshman political communications major Rattoballi, a Giants...

Playoff hopes still alive for women’s basketball

February 16, 2017

Deputy Sports Editor Matt Case talks playoff chances for Emerson College's women's basketball team. Shot by Matt Couture. Edited by Laura King.Music: "Special Spotlight" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed...

Steinberg to direct sports comm program

February 9, 2017

Dr. Charles Steinberg, president of the Pawtucket Red Sox and executive for the Boston Red Sox, was named director of sports communication at Emerson Tuesday, the college announced. Steinberg taught classes...

Men’s Volleyball: Lions start season with convincing wins

February 9, 2017

The men’s volleyball team is off to a hot start after defeating Pine Manor and Newbury College to begin the season. The Lions soared to victory in both matches thanks to the strong play of sophomores...

Last-second shot sinks Lions vs. WPI

Last-second shot sinks Lions vs. WPI
February 9, 2017

Lions’ guard Michael Sheng's defense was so suffocating, he was in WPI forward Chris Rodgers’ uniform, as Emerson head coach Bill Curley put it after the game. With seconds on the clock, Sheng...

Lions survive Wheaton comeback, complete season sweep

Lions survive Wheaton comeback, complete season sweep
February 9, 2017

Charlie Boyle turned on the accelerators in the fourth quarter as Emerson’s women’s basketball team nearly squandered a 19-point lead on its way to the season sweep over Wheaton on Wednesday,...

Motivational speaker Marc Mero stresses the importance of choices in talk with athletes

Motivational speaker Marc Mero stresses the importance of choices in talk with athletes
February 9, 2017

Motivational speaker and former pro wrestler Marc Mero walked onto Paramount’s Robert J. Orchard Stage in sunglasses, waving his metallic WWE championship belt, after the hundred-plus athletes...

A Conversation with Patricia Nicol

A Conversation with Patricia Nicol
February 6, 2017

Since her arrival at Emerson in 2014, Emerson athletic director Patricia Nicol has repeated a similar refrain: it would take three to five years to begin to see Emerson’s varsity programs become...

With loss of seniors, Regan and Rusk will be crucial

With loss of seniors, Regan and Rusk will be crucial
February 2, 2017

Emerson’s men’s volleyball head coach Ben Read said the youth on his team leaves room for progress this year and beyond as the Lions gear up for their 2017 regular season. After losing five...

Women’s Basketball: Madden, five freshmen getting minutes

Womens Basketball: Madden, five freshmen getting minutes
February 2, 2017

After Emerson went from tied with WPI to down 13 on Saturday, freshman guard Quinn Madden took over. With less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter, Madden first made an aggressive drive to...

New fitness center worth the exercise

New fitness center worth the exercise
February 2, 2017

For the next two years, athletes will make the trek to the corner of Summer and Arch streets in order to see Emerson’s athletic trainers. The athletic training room—along with the entirety...

Men’s volleyball handles Pine Manor in opener

Mens volleyball handles Pine Manor in opener
February 2, 2017

Emerson’s men’s volleyball team dominated Pine Manor Saturday afternoon in a three-set, season-opening sweep. The Lions rarely struggled, winning each set by at least 14 points. Sophomores...

Men’s Basketball: Fitz showing range, Sashin takes on former teammate

February 2, 2017

If one were playing with Emerson’s men’s basketball team on NBA 2K, Lions forward Corey Fitz would have the fire logo above his head. Entering play Wednesday, the junior had drained all of...

Last-second shot sinks Lions vs. WPI

Michael Sheng drives against Chris Rodgers, who would later hit a key shot despite Shengs tough defense.
EZEKIEL LEVIN / BEACON STAFF
February 1, 2017

Lions’ guard Michael Sheng's defense was so suffocating, he was in WPI forward Chris Rodgers’ uniform, as Emerson head coach Bill Curley put it after the game. With seconds on the clock, Sheng forced...

Boyle nets 20 in Lions’ loss

Boyle nets 20 in Lions loss
January 26, 2017

The early dominance of Charlie Boyle seemed to portend a better outcome for Emerson’s women’s basketball team after a blowout road loss at MIT in November, but by the start of the fourth quarter,...

Men’s Basketball: Miles back, but quick-starting freshman hurt

Mens Basketball: Miles back, but quick-starting freshman hurt
January 26, 2017

Last semester, he was miles away studying abroad in Valencia, Spain, but as Emerson’s men’s basketball team tries to strengthen its defense, sophomore guard Alex Miles’ return may be...

Men’s basketball: Emerson to meet D1 Brown Friday

Mens basketball: Emerson to meet D1 Brown Friday
December 14, 2016

There will be no tigers, but there will be Lions and Bears when Emerson’s men’s basketball team travels to Providence to meet Division I Brown University on Friday night. The game, scheduled...