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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

Freshman stabilizes Lions in both aspects of the game

Freshman stabilizes Lions in both aspects of the game

February 26, 2016

In volleyball, players tend to specialize in offense or defense. Freshman Nick Rusk, however, is a bit of an oddity: He’s second on the team in both...

Women’s lax aiming for first NEWMAC playoff appearance

February 26, 2016

Though Emerson’s women’s lacrosse team failed to qualify for the postseason last year, players are attacking this season with the confidence...

New women's lacrosse coach no stranger to the NEWMAC

New women’s lacrosse coach no stranger to the NEWMAC

February 26, 2016

Kathryn Egizi, Emerson’s new women’s lacrosse coach, will see some familiar faces on April 15—her former team, the Wellesley College...

Basketball teams ball off the court, too

February 26, 2016

The Emerson women’s basketball team has the most players recognized by the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference for academic...

Despite injury, Macy Day parades on

Despite injury, Macy Day parades on

February 26, 2016

Four years ago, during Macy Day’s senior year of high school, she was a five-sport athlete. She was a member of the soccer, lacrosse, basketball,...

Playoff push imminent for men's ball

Playoff push imminent for men’s ball

February 26, 2016

After posting a 3-3 conference record through Jan. 24, the men’s basketball team lost four consecutive games to New England Women’s and Men’s...

Volleyball confident with midseason form

Volleyball confident with midseason form

February 26, 2016

Boston’s recent snowstorms have canceled one men’s volleyball game and several practices, but according to head coach Ben Read, the team is...

Late Lions adapt to new level of play

February 26, 2016

The men’s basketball team was already 10 games into the season before freshman Michael Sheng joined its roster. Another freshman, Andy Kim, started...

NEWMAC News: Playoff picture

February 26, 2016

Men's soccer Overall Record: 3-5-3 NEWMAC Record: 0-3 Remaining NEWMAC opponents: Coast Guard, Wheaton, Clark, Babson Beacon’s take: The men’s...

Lions hire alum as new baseball head coach

Lions hire alum as new baseball head coach

February 26, 2016

After former head coach Dave Hanley stepped down in early May, the baseball team found his replacement just a month later in June when the athletic department...

Lions struggle to become king of the urban jungle

Lions struggle to become king of the urban jungle

February 26, 2016

About a decade ago, Emerson soccer players were spotted lugging cones out to East Boston to practice by the airport. Basketball players used Pine Manor...

Baseball team finds new coach in former pro

February 26, 2016

Former independent league player Jerod Edmondson will take over as Emerson baseball’s head coach, according to a post on the team’s Facebook...

McGonigle has high hopes for final season

McGonigle has high hopes for final season

February 4, 2016

As the men’s volleyball season starts to pick up, senior Brendan McGonigle continues his past tradition of being one of the strongest setters in...

Basketball alumnus Goldberg still got game

Basketball alumnus Goldberg still got game

February 4, 2016

Feb. 6, 2014 — Nearly two months after upsetting the number one team in the country, the unranked Emerson Lions basketball team was matched up on...

Horan, Ashby benefiting Lions with outside game

Horan, Ashby benefiting Lions with outside game

February 4, 2016

Two 3-point sharp shooters are helping Emerson’s women’s basketball team open up space down low again this year.  Junior communication...

New application opens lane for club sports

February 4, 2016

Rugby fanatics, hockey stars, and curling enthusiasts: You could soon be wearing purple and gold. An extensive process is underway for groups that seek...

Alumna excels both in the dugout and development

Alumna excels both in the dugout and development

January 28, 2016

Update (Jan. 22) It didn’t take long for former softball player Tatiana Motevalli-Oliner ‘14 to launch her career in college athletics development....

Just keep scoring: Boyle making waves in NEWMAC

Just keep scoring: Boyle making waves in NEWMAC

January 28, 2016

A freshman who aspires to create in the animation studio has spent her first year at Emerson College carving out a prominent scoring role on the women’s...

Women’s basketball transitions to four quarters

January 28, 2016

Emerson women’s basketball games have a different look this season. A new, and unexpected, rule has changed the format to generate better moving,...

Forward Geary gains confidence, gets results

Forward Geary gains confidence, gets results

January 28, 2016

From beyond the arc, few shooters have been finer than Emerson men’s basketball forward John Geary this season. Geary is having a career-year from...