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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

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Athletics uses an array of recruiting approaches

Athletics uses an array of recruiting approaches

November 26, 2015

Emerson coaches travel from coast to coast and tournament to tournament in search of the talent that will comprise their next recruiting class. But it’s...

Cross country coach looks to create more training options

November 26, 2015

Now that the 2015 cross country season is over, runners face nine months without a structured program to participate in. With no other team offseason options...

Men's basketball battle in annual tourney for cancer awareness

Men’s basketball battle in annual tourney for cancer awareness

November 26, 2015

The men’s basketball team not only competed in last weekend’s Greater Boston Shootout, but fought for a cause, too. Emerson took part in the...

Women’s volleyball mulls over missed chances

Women’s volleyball mulls over missed chances

November 19, 2015

Head coach Ben Read and his volleyball players are still trying to process the season.  After going 2-8 in conference play and 12-13 overall, the...

Runners choose between championships and Quidditch

Runners choose between championships and Quidditch

November 19, 2015

Emerson student athletes are often faced with time conflicts between their sport and the other activities they participate in. Sophomore Martha Connolly,...

Sole female coach in men’s NEWMAC soccer helps lead Lions

November 19, 2015

This year, Emerson’s men’s soccer team didn’t treat Taylor Korytko like anything special. And that’s exactly how the 22-year-old...

Men's basketball looks to emphasize experience on court

Men’s basketball looks to emphasize experience on court

November 19, 2015

With 10 seniors on the roster, Emerson’s men’s basketball team plans to use their familiarity and experience on the court to their advantage...

Cross country rushing to the finish line in last race

Cross country rushing to the finish line in last race

November 12, 2015

As the cold sets in and the fall athletic season comes to a close, cross country is sprinting towards the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship,...

Women's basketball sees strength in small size

Women’s basketball sees strength in small size

November 12, 2015

Despite a tournament berth last season, the Emerson women’s basketball team will have a completely new offense once they hit the court and begin...

Men’s soccer spent season adjusting to adversity

Men’s soccer spent season adjusting to adversity

November 12, 2015

In the conference room at Rotch Playground and Field, photos of departing seniors from Emerson’s men’s soccer team were laid out, awaiting...

Women’s soccer pushes towards promising future

November 12, 2015

For the third consecutive year since its conference move, the women’s soccer team has missed the cut. With an 11-6-1 overall record, Emerson earned...

Sheppard sets his sights on snowboarding squad

Sheppard sets his sights on snowboarding squad

November 5, 2015

As the threat of snow and icy cold looms over the heads of most students, a group of Emerson snowboarders is not only looking forward to hitting the slopes,...

Freshmen look to transition to collegiate court

Freshmen look to transition to collegiate court

November 5, 2015

Emerson’s men’s basketball has a packed team as four new recruits join 10 seniors and five others for the 2015-16 season.  Head coach...

Athletic department transforms fans into followers

Athletic department transforms fans into followers

November 5, 2015

The Emerson College athletic department has been ramping up its online activity this year to engage with its fans. Matt Ulrich, athletics’ director...

Guerra adds points and personality in first season

Guerra adds points and personality in first season

November 5, 2015

At 6-foot-1, Kelley Guerra rises above much of her competition on the court. In her first season on Emerson’s women’s volleyball team, she’s...

Giannone giving her all in her last games

Giannone giving her all in her last games

November 3, 2015

Alyssa Giannone has played soccer since age five, and as her final season comes to a close, a second place ranking for assists in New England Men’s...

Serving support, volleyball fundraises for Dig Pink

Serving support, volleyball fundraises for Dig Pink

October 28, 2015

The women’s volleyball team will be holding their fourth annual “Dig Pink” match Thursday against Lasell College in honor of Breast Cancer...

Cross country teammates run Tufts 10K

October 28, 2015

Savannah Hubbard and Stacey Kelleher run 5K races for the women’s cross country team throughout the fall, and both decided to double that distance...

Trainers create comfortable atmosphere for athletes

Trainers create comfortable atmosphere for athletes

October 28, 2015

The circumstances that lead many to visit Mandy Nicoles and her Emerson athletic training staff aren’t always the brightest, but athletes at the...

O’Connor shows leadership on and off the course

October 21, 2015

Cross country began for Mike O’Connor as a backup plan. Now, he’s the captain of Emerson’s men’s team, and participated in his...