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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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NEWMAC News: Playoff picture Oct. 23

November 4, 2014

Men's soccer Overall Record: 5-7-3 NEWMAC Record: 0-5 Remaining NEWMAC opponents: Clark and Babson Beacon’s take: The season is winding...

A NEWMAC first for men's soccer team

A NEWMAC first for men’s soccer team

November 4, 2014

After 13 games, two overtime periods, and more than 1,170 minutes of gameplay in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference, it...

In twilight, playoffs still possible

In twilight, playoffs still possible

November 4, 2014

In a season that will likely end in a playoff berth for the Lions, it was the team’s younger players who set the foundation for success. This year’s...

Volleyball close to playoff berth

November 4, 2014

Despite falling to Coast Guard in four sets on Oct. 21, the Lions remain in favorable position to secure a playoff spot in the New England Women’s...

Dream becomes reality for Emerson alum

Dream becomes reality for Emerson alum

September 25, 2014

Part of going to Emerson is gaining access to the school’s so-called mafia. Almnus Matt Gibson is the latest success story, but he’s not working...

Men's soccer confident despite NEWMAC stumble

Men’s soccer confident despite NEWMAC stumble

September 25, 2014

A temporary lapse in focus in the waning seconds of the first half allowed Massachusetts Institutie of Technology’s sophomore forward Kareem Itani...

Coyne shines on offense for Lady Lions

Coyne shines on offense for Lady Lions

September 25, 2014

Over the summer, Mollie Coyne’s mother asked her what her goals were for the upcoming school year. “I told her I wanted to score 20 goals,”...

New ordinance old news for Emerson

New ordinance old news for Emerson

September 25, 2014

While some schools may be affected by Boston’s new ordinance requiring stricter concussion protocols in NCAA-sanctioned events, the Emerson Athletic...

Swimming with the big fish

Swimming with the big fish

April 17, 2014

On a fall morning of his first semester of freshman year, Zach Dean, a journalism major, was watching ESPN’s polarizing morning debate show First...

Women’s basketball set to welcome deep recruiting class

Women’s basketball set to welcome deep recruiting class

April 17, 2014

Taking a step back this after season joining the more competitive New England Women’s and Men’s Conference, women’s basketball head coach...

The Gross product: Sophomore ranks nationally in volleyball stat

The Gross product: Sophomore ranks nationally in volleyball stat

April 17, 2014

Jared Gross is not the most physically imposing volleyball player. At 5-foot-9, he’s easily the shortest player on the Emerson men’s team....

Off the diamond, softball continues to excel

Off the diamond, softball continues to excel

April 10, 2014

After the conclusion of their 2013 campaign, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association recognized Emerson’s softball team as the top academic team...

Saints bounce Lions in GNAC volleyball quarters

Saints bounce Lions in GNAC volleyball quarters

April 10, 2014

A frustrated Benjamin Read looked on as Ashanti Jackson gathered and leapt head and shoulders above Emerson’s blockers for the last of his 14 kills....

Very superstitious: Ritualistic freshmen anchor baseball

April 3, 2014

Emerson’s men’s baseball team (3-12) has secured one more win than they did all of last season through 15 games this season. And they’re...

Hit Parade

Hit Parade

April 3, 2014

Brittany Rochford “loves to hit the ball,” and she’s pretty darn good at it. The senior captain isn’t just one of the best hitters...

Jim O'Brien retires as men's basketball coach after three seasons

Jim O’Brien retires as men’s basketball coach after three seasons

March 27, 2014

After spending three seasons as the head coach of the Emerson men’s basketball team, Jim O’Brien announced his retirement today, according...

No-hit wonder: Underclassmen combine for no-hitter

No-hit wonder: Underclassmen combine for no-hitter

March 27, 2014

The Emerson baseball team’s first-ever New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference game was forgettable. The Lions lost 13-1 to...

Two-sport athletes help women’s lacrosse team transition

Two-sport athletes help women’s lacrosse team transition

March 27, 2014

Emerson’s women’s lacrosse team is in the midst of its first season of competition in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic...

Athletes react to new AD

March 27, 2014

Emerson announced the hiring of new athletic director Patricia Nicol on March 18, replacing Stan Nance, who took over in an interim role in May 2012 after...

New athletic director looks to reach alumni

New athletic director looks to reach alumni

March 20, 2014

As Emerson’s new athletic director, Patricia Nicol said she’ll have to wait until she officially begins her duties May 19 to really have any...