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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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Student work out at the 52 Summer St. fitness center. (Beacon Archives, File Photo)

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...

Men's volleyball handles Pine Manor in opener

Men’s 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,...

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...

Michael Sheng drives against Chris Rodgers, who would later hit a key shot despite Sheng's tough defense.
EZEKIEL LEVIN / BEACON STAFF

Last-second shot sinks Lions vs. WPI

By Matt Couture, Former 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...

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...

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

Men’s 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,...

Men's basketball: Emerson to meet D1 Brown Friday

Men’s 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...

Emerson falls to Brown in D1 matchup

Emerson falls to Brown in D1 matchup

December 14, 2016

College basketball’s 30-second shot clock can sometimes feel like an eternity for young fans raised watching the NBA. It probably felt faster than...

Women’s basketball: Even NEWMAC record as break nears

December 14, 2016

Emerson’s women’s basketball team is off to a mixed start after their first six games. In their season opener against Western New England...

Females find acceptance on frisbee field

December 8, 2016

In its second full year, Emerson’s ultimate frisbee team is now open to all genders, an uncommon trait among collegiate teams governed by USA Ultimate. A...

Despite second half push, Lions defeat Dean in opener

Despite second half push, Lions defeat Dean in opener

December 8, 2016

At halftime of Emerson’s men’s basketball home opener, it seemed the second half would simply be superfluous. That’s how dominant the...

Walk-on McCafferty proved passion at pick-up

Walk-on McCafferty proved passion at pick-up

December 8, 2016

The newest member of Emerson’s women’s basketball team moved into college, met her roommates, and started classes before ever stepping onto...

Club basketball shooting for SGA approval

November 24, 2016

While Emerson is home to a plethora of student-run organizations, it has no functioning club sports. A group of students driven by their love of basketball...

Men’s basketball looking to build on playoff run

Men’s basketball looking to build on playoff run

November 24, 2016

One thing Emerson’s men’s basketball team can’t control—the departure of nine seniors after the Lions came within five points of...

Women’s basketball: Newfound depth, new heights?

Women’s basketball: Newfound depth, new heights?

November 24, 2016

Still jubilant from an upset win over WPI in its regular season finale last year, Emerson’s women’s basketball team is hoping that its performance...

Augustine breaks school record

November 17, 2016

There is a spot in the top left corner of the volleyball court that women’s volleyball senior captain Jules Augustine said she loves to hit. She...

Volleyball dominates in ECAC first round

Volleyball dominates in ECAC first round

November 17, 2016

In its first postseason action since 2013, Emerson women’s volleyball left no doubt who the better team on the court was, defeating Morrisville State...

Players protest election in pre-match demonstration

Players protest election in pre-match demonstration

November 17, 2016

Yesterday wasn’t just any other day in America, and this wasn’t just any other Emerson women’s volleyball game. Upset by the election...

Lions looking for positives in minor record improvement

November 17, 2016

In September 2015, the Emerson men’s soccer team lost by five goals to Massachusetts Institute of Technology when they were shut out by their fellow...

Jackie MacMullan speaks at Emerson in Jaffe's series

Jackie MacMullan speaks at Emerson in Jaffe’s series

November 17, 2016

When legendary NBA writer Jackie MacMullan walked into the Semel Theater on Nov. 3, she gave a knowing wave to one of the fifty-some students gathered—her...