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Ashbaugh (middle) poses with friends after finishing the race.
COURTESY OF CHRISTINA ASHBAUGH

Despite bike accident, senior XC runner makes final race

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / November 20, 2017

Cristina Ashbaugh raced in the final meet of her cross country career only 12 days after being hit by a car. The senior was hit at the intersection...

Head men’s basketball coach Bill Curley says he’s working to get maximum effort out of his team on defense and on the boards.
BROOKE NORTHRUP

Men’s basketball preview: Defense, rebounding early priorities for Lions

By Matt Couture, Former Staff / November 17, 2017

At a recent practice, Emerson’s men’s basketball team lined up along the baseline on the far side of the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym. Players...

Emerson's women's volleyball team fell one win short of the postseason.
OJASVANI DAHIYA / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Women’s VBALL falls one win short of playoffs

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / November 16, 2017

The Emerson women’s volleyball team went into its final match against Springfield in a win-or-go-home situation, needing a victory to make the NEWMAC...

Men’s soccer recap: Harkin realistic after disappointing season

Men’s soccer recap: Harkin realistic after disappointing season

November 16, 2017

Men’s soccer head coach Bryan Harkin set a lofty goal to make the NEWMAC playoffs with his team this season, but the Lions finished far from it....

Women’s soccer recap: Key injury impacted playoff push

Women’s soccer recap: Key injury impacted playoff push

November 16, 2017

After qualifying for the NEWMAC playoffs last year, Emerson’s women’s soccer team had high expectations for this year, but injuries to key...

Emerson's women's basketball team opened its season with a 90-71 win over Gordon.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF

Women’s basketball preview: Boyle sisters reunite as Lions set high goals

By Jiwon Kim / November 16, 2017

Emerson’s women’s basketball team hopes to reach the playoffs this season by using its versatility and changing the pace of the game, according to...

First Emerson College GameDay an event to build on

November 9, 2017

Emerson Channel Sports hosted the first Emerson College GameDay on Saturday, collaborating with the athletic department and Student-Athlete Advisory...

Senior Laura Gartelman started seven games, most on the team.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF

Women’s soccer recap: Key injury impacted playoff push

By Jiwon Kim / November 8, 2017

After qualifying for the NEWMAC playoffs last year, Emerson’s women’s soccer team had high expectations for this year, but injuries to key players...

Men’s soccer pulled out a NEWMAC win in its final game.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF

Men’s soccer recap: Harkin realistic after disappointing season

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / November 8, 2017

Men’s soccer head coach Bryan Harkin set a lofty goal to make the NEWMAC playoffs with his team this season, but the Lions finished far from it. The...

First Emerson College GameDay an event to build on

By Matt Couture, Former Staff / November 2, 2017

Emerson Channel Sports hosted the first Emerson College GameDay on Saturday, collaborating with the athletic department and Student-Athlete Advisory...

Lions cap off senior day with NEWMAC win

Lions cap off senior day with NEWMAC win

November 2, 2017

While Saturday’s clash with MIT barely affected the men’s soccer team’s NEWMAC standing, the game was far from meaningless. On senior...

Despite injury concerns, Katie Rhee takes up Australian football

Despite injury concerns, Katie Rhee takes up Australian football

November 1, 2017

Katie Rhee knows she shouldn’t be playing sports, let alone one with heavy contact and no helmet or pads. A deep muscle strain suffered as a high...

First Emerson College GameDay to feature three senior day celebrations

First Emerson College GameDay to feature three senior day celebrations

November 1, 2017

Rotch Playground and Field will have the feel of a playground for fans on Saturday as the first Emerson College GameDay kicks off. Fans attending the...

Playoff roundup: Women’s volleyball last chance for Lions

November 1, 2017

As the NEWMAC postseason approaches, Emerson’s fall sports teams find themselves in danger of missing out altogether. While both of Emerson’s...

Emerson and MIT players donned blue warmups as part of their effort to raise funds for Soccer Without Borders at their game on Saturday.
KYLE BRAY / BEACON STAFF

Lions cap off senior day with NEWMAC win

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / November 1, 2017

While Saturday’s clash with MIT barely affected the men’s soccer team’s NEWMAC standing, the game was far from meaningless. On senior day Saturday,...

Emerson's men's soccer team will kick off College GameDay at Rotch, hosting MIT at 1 p.m. Saturday.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF

First Emerson College GameDay to feature three senior day celebrations

By Matt Couture, Former Staff / October 27, 2017

Rotch Playground and Field will have the feel of a playground for fans on Saturday as the first Emerson College GameDay kicks off. Fans attending...

Playoff roundup: Women’s volleyball last chance for Lions

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / October 26, 2017

As the NEWMAC postseason approaches, Emerson’s fall sports teams find themselves in danger of missing out altogether. While both of Emerson’s soccer...

Women’s volleyball: Lions have new mentality for final matches

Women’s volleyball: Lions have new mentality for final matches

October 25, 2017

Despite an inconsistent season and a tough four-game losing streak, things may finally be coming together for Emerson’s women’s volleyball...

Rhee took up Australian football after meeting John Newton.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF

Despite injury concerns, Katie Rhee takes up Australian football

By Matt Case, Former Staff / October 25, 2017

Katie Rhee knows she shouldn’t be playing sports, let alone one with heavy contact and no helmet or pads. A deep muscle strain suffered as a high...