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

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Sports

V-BALL: Women hope for NCAA tourney berth

V-BALL: Women hope for NCAA tourney berth
September 21, 2016

A year after coming within two points of beating eventual conference champion Babson College in the regular season, yet dropping eight of their ten conference games, Emerson’s women’s volleyball...

Fall Preview: Women’s Clubs set up for contending seasons

Fall Preview: Women’s Clubs set up for contending seasons
September 14, 2016

Are you ready for some football? At press time, Emerson can’t help you there (although some sources claim the college’s pigskin program is undefeated since 1880). But as September brings a...

CASE in point: A message on cheating

September 8, 2016

In the last year, we have seen some major cheating scandals in the world of sports. Obviously, the first one that comes to mind is Deflategate, which came to an end in July, after over a year and a half....

Year in review: Mixed results for Lions

Year in review: Mixed results for Lions
April 27, 2016

As Emerson finishes up its third year in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference, some programs are starting to break ground, while others are still looking for their first conference win....

Pom-poms prove powerless

April 20, 2016

From November to March, men’s and women’s basketball games fill the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym in Piano Row’s basement. In addition to layups, 3-pointers, and the occasional...

Men’s tennis starts strong, falters early in NEWMAC

April 20, 2016

Though Emerson’s men’s tennis team has dropped four consecutive matches, it’s already exceeded expectations after starting the season 5-0, according to first-year head coach Daniel Munsey. The...

Corey in command for Lions’ rotation

Corey in command for Lions rotation
April 20, 2016

In the midst of her senior year on the diamond, Emerson softball pitcher Samantha Corey proves why the name on the front of your jersey means a whole lot more that the one on the back.  Corey has...

Scoring helping women’s lax towards their goals

Scoring helping womens lax towards their goals
April 20, 2016

Oftentimes, in elementary school classrooms, teachers set up reward systems for their students. Did your homework today? Gold star sticker for you. For Emerson’s women’s lacrosse team, there’s...

Emerson plans full court press for DIII Week

April 13, 2016

Division III athletes don’t get scholarships for performance on the field. They’re rarely found on television, and they almost never go pro.  Nevertheless, they’re still competitors,...

Raiders deal Lions straight set playoff loss

April 13, 2016

In the end, Emerson’s men’s volleyball team didn’t take a single set against Rivier University in nine tries this season. But on Tuesday night in Nashua, New Hampshire, the Lions gave...

Cohen contributing whenever, wherever she can

Cohen contributing whenever, wherever she can
April 13, 2016

It’s been a rough year for Gabi Cohen. Between a fractured pelvis and torn ligaments, her progress on the lacrosse field has been stunted by injury. But Cohen, on the sidelines with her team every...

Carney’s calendar stuffed with softball and more

Carney’s calendar stuffed with softball and more
April 13, 2016

Shelby Carney is no stranger to stepping up and taking control. Not only has the junior softball outfielder been garnering praise for her on-field leadership, but her off-the-field dedication is just as...

Laird leading strong Lions baseball community effort

Laird leading strong Lions baseball community effort
April 13, 2016

Junior pitcher Cal Laird has shined both on and off the field for Emerson’s baseball team, as his contributions to the community have brought his teammates together. Laird, a visual and media arts...

Radenberg, Lions lax dealt a tough hand

April 6, 2016

Freshman Cameron Radenberg was making waves early in his Emerson lacrosse career. Through the first three games of this season, the attack was tied for most goals among the Lions, and was second in assists.  But...

Men’s tennis new no. 1 brings DI experience

Mens tennis new no. 1 brings DI experience
April 6, 2016

As a tot and a high schooler in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, Antonio Ramirez loved playing tennis. Now living in a city over 2,000 miles away from home, the sophomore journalism major’s fondness...

Midfielder Lemire making most of senior season

Midfielder Lemire making most of senior season
April 6, 2016

Coming off an ACL repair surgery just last season, senior captain and midfielder Kate Lemire is leading Emerson’s women’s lacrosse team into New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference...

Men’s volleyball finagles final playoff spot

Mens volleyball finagles final playoff spot
April 6, 2016

With two games remaining in its regular season schedule, Emerson’s men’s volleyball team has already punched a ticket into the Great Northeast Athletic Conference championship tournament. The...

Season preview: men’s tennis still looking for NEWMAC win

March 30, 2016

Emerson’s teams are seemingly improving in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference with more playoff berths and the school’s first postseason win this winter. A few...

Emerson’s Perry sliding into NEWMAC notables

Emerson’s Perry sliding into NEWMAC notables
March 30, 2016

Sophomore second baseman Neil Perry is playing his first season on Emerson’s baseball team. The journalism major from Middleborough, Massachusetts, currently leads the New England Women's and Men's...

Fresh off Tommy John, equipment back on

Fresh off Tommy John, equipment back on
March 30, 2016

“I felt a snap in my elbow, and I heard a pop.” At that moment, Kallista Leonardos had been accepted to college and was preparing to join Emerson’s softball team. The recruiting process...