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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

Meet Jack, a Leader of the Pack at Fenway

Meet Jack, a Leader of the Pack at Fenway

October 5, 2016

It is simply the best pre-game tradition at Fenway Park. Amid a series of quick-hitting public address announcements longer than Santa’s naughty...

Emerson men’s XC: going the extra mile

Emerson men’s XC: going the extra mile

October 5, 2016

The Emerson College men’s cross country team is looking to quickly develop their young squad, push them to succeed in the New England Women’s...

Freshman leading in kills and kinetic energy

Freshman leading in kills and kinetic energy

September 28, 2016

It is game night for Emerson women’s volleyball. The crowd looks on as the ball goes back and forth between both teams, until one player spikes the...

Soccer: NEWMAC battle begins after 2-3 start

Soccer: NEWMAC battle begins after 2-3 start

September 28, 2016

The Emerson women’s soccer team is ready for a fight. Or, at least one within their conference. The Lions (3-4, 0-1) began the season with five...

Lions believe healthy squad can end NEWMAC winless streak

Lions believe healthy squad can end NEWMAC winless streak

September 21, 2016

A sense of urgency set in for the seniors of Emerson’s men’s soccer team as their campaign for a conference win continues with the opening...

Department displays new style to fans with website

Department displays new style to fans with website

September 21, 2016

The Emerson College athletic department is going deep into its rebranding efforts. Its newest addition — an online store where Lions supporters can...

New year, new style: Swoosh comes to sports

September 21, 2016

If you happen to attend a volleyball match or cross-country meet this semester, it would be in your best interest to show up in your most stylish outfit....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Scoring helping women's lax towards their goals

Scoring helping women’s 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 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,...

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...

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....

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,...

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...