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The Emerson men's basketball team breaks its huddle against the Salem State University Vikings on Nov. 11, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff/ Archive).

Men’s basketball splits weekend homestand vs. WCSU, Connecticut College

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / 5 hours ago

It was a tale of two contests for the Emerson College men’s basketball team this past weekend. The Lions defeated the Western Connecticut State University...

The Emerson women's volleyball team ahead of their non-conference match against Lasell University on Sept. 9, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s volleyball swept 3-0 in quarterfinal round of NEWMAC playoffs by Springfield

By Daniel O’Toole, Dept. Sports Editor / November 12, 2025

The Emerson women’s volleyball team’s season ended on a sour note Tuesday night after getting swept 3-0 by the No. 3-seeded Springfield College Pride...

Senior guard Jacob Armant shoots a three-pointer against Salem State University on Nov. 11, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s basketball falls to Salem State in season opener, 84-80

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / November 12, 2025

The Emerson men’s basketball team opened the 2025-26 season in a Tuesday afternoon clash against the Salem State University Vikings. Despite four Lions...

Men's basketball forward Guillermo Gasset Ruiz drives against a Clark defender on Feb. 8, 2025 (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

Men’s basketball ready to win while carrying ‘underdog’ mentality

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / November 5, 2025

From running through the Boston Common to sprinting between sidelines, the Emerson men’s basketball team is ready for the 2025-26 season. Head coach...

Junior guard Bri Frongillo drives against the Salve Regina Seahawks in the NEWMAC Quarterfinals on Feb. 26, 2025. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s basketball poised for ‘electric’ season

By Everest Leach, Beacon Correspondent / November 5, 2025

What do you get when a team that already took big strides a year ago comes back more experienced, re-energized, and unsatisfied? The Emerson women’s...

The Emerson women's soccer team huddles against MIT on Wednesday, Oct. 29 (Jacob Goldberg/ Beacon Staff).

Women’s soccer falls to No. 8 MIT as playoff race intensifies

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / October 29, 2025

Frigid fall temperatures did little to chill a Wednesday showdown between two conference titans. The Emerson women’s soccer team battled the No. 8 MIT...

(Graphic by Peyton Rhoda / Beacon Correspondent)

The Mike White effect: Backup quarterback or seasoned veteran?

By Peyton Rhoda, Beacon Correspondent / October 29, 2025

There once was a quarterback who could read defenses with the speed of Tom Brady, throw the ball with the accuracy of Aaron Rodgers, and lead a team like...

Graphic by Iselin Bratz

From the Atlantic to the world stage: Cape Verde’s World Cup dream comes true

By Dante Greco, Beacon Correspondent / October 22, 2025

Cape Verde, a nation populated with just over half a million people, has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history. Until now, Cape...

Multiple Teams of rowers cruise through the water on the third day of the 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Nick Peace/ Beacon Correspondent)

Rowers, rivals, and roars: What to expect for the annual Head of the Charles

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / October 15, 2025

For the 60th year, the Charles River will come alive with the splash of oars and the roar of crowds as rowers from around the world descend on Boston for...

Graphic by Iselin Bratz

MLB Playoffs: Division Series recap

By Cole Semel, Beacon Correspondent / October 15, 2025

October baseball is in full swing with the NL and AL Division Series recently wrapping up. As a result, four teams now stand one step closer to a World...

The Emerson women's volleyball team celebrates sophomore setter Chloe Hokenson after she reached 1,000 career assists (Courtesy of Doug Chin/DJC3 Sports & Entertainment).

Women’s volleyball defeats St. Joseph’s 3-1, Chloe Hokenson reaches 1,000 career assists

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / October 15, 2025

The Emerson women’s volleyball team fought toward a 3-1 win over the St. Joseph’s College Monks on Thursday. In addition to a non-conference victory...

Graphic by Rina Laby

The WNBA is digging its own grave. Players are trying to claw their way out.

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / October 8, 2025

As the WNBA Finals commence, I can't help but take a look back at what has been one of the most successful, entertaining, and controversial seasons in...

A silhouette of the Boston Celtics logo. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

New look, same goal: Celtics face season of change without Tatum

By Cole Semel, Beacon Correspondent / October 7, 2025

The Boston Celtics will begin the 2025-26 season staring down one simple question: Is it still their time to run the Eastern Conference, or has that window...

Junior defender Ethan Minster (#2) battles for possession against the Salve Regina University Seahawks on Sept. 27, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Men’s soccer comes to a draw against Salve Regina

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / October 1, 2025

Last Saturday, Emerson men’s soccer fought hard, but ultimately returned home with a scoreless draw against the Salve Regina Seahawks.  Despite not...

(Iselin Bratz/Beacon Staff)

Patriots struggle, new favorites and more: A look at the NFL season after three weeks

By Everest Leach, Beacon Correspondent / September 25, 2025

It’s often too early for a respectable sports analyst to make definitive claims about, well, anything really, after only one week of a league’s season....

Emerson women's cross country runner Yasmin Defne Dadikhi leading the pack during the 52nd UMass Dartmouth XC Invitational. (Courtesy of Rob Rossi, Gordon College)

Emerson cross country dashes through strong competition

By Daniel O’Toole, Dept. Sports Editor / September 24, 2025

In a competitive season for the Emerson men’s and women’s cross country teams, runners have been setting goals and making improvements one step at...

Illustration by Ben Putney.

Watching live sports is expensive. Fans have found their own solution

By Daniel O’Toole, Dept. Sports Editor / September 24, 2025

In 2025, it’s expensive to be a sports fan and watch your favorite teams or leagues. There seems to be no other option than to shell out hundreds of...

Senior midfielder Linae Bezdek controls the ball against Wheaton College on Sept. 20, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s soccer defeats Wheaton 1-0 in NEWMAC opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 22, 2025

After six nonconference games, the Emerson women’s soccer team began its NEWMAC slate with a win. Facing the Wheaton College Lyons on Saturday, Emerson...

Courtesy of Naia Driscoll.

Women’s soccer ties Roger Williams in second home game of season

By Mer Hughes, Multimedia Managing Editor & Layout Editor / September 17, 2025

In a lively back and forth game on Saturday, Sept. 13, the Emerson women’s soccer team tied 1-1 against the Roger Williams Hawks at their second home...

The Emerson women's volleyball team ahead of their non-conference match against Lasell University on Sept. 9, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s volleyball falls to undefeated Lasell, 3-1

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 10, 2025

The Emerson women’s volleyball team battled the Lasell University Lasers Tuesday night, hoping to cool down an undefeated non-conference opponent. Despite...