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Beginning December 18, 2024, Beacon staff will be away from the newsroom for the Emerson College winter break. Daily news coverage will resume on January 13, 2025.
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(Courtesy of Nate Gardner)

Women’s basketball beats Emmanuel College in a nail-biter

By Hongyi Ji, Staff Writer / December 11, 2024

The Emerson College women's basketball team defeated Emmanuel College 63-58 Tuesday night at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym. The Lions finished...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico (#5) reacts after a play against the Bridgewater State Bears on Tuesday, Dec. 10 (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

Trevor Arico drops 38 points as men’s basketball defeats Bridgewater State

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / December 11, 2024

Following a loss to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in their second NEWMAC game, the Emerson men’s basketball team hosted a non-conference matchup against...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico (#5) rises up for a jump shot against the Babson Beavers on Wednesday, Dec. 4 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Men’s basketball breaks the dam with 64-62 win over Babson

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / December 4, 2024

After over a month of non-conference opponents, the men’s basketball team took the floor in a conference matchup against the Babson College Beavers—a...

Drake Maye: A start in the making amid the Patriots’ growing pains

Drake Maye: A start in the making amid the Patriots’ growing pains

By Hongyi Ji / December 4, 2024

In a one-point loss against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 1, Drake Maye had another terrific performance that boosted the confidence of Patriots fans. Upsides He...

Is the Bruins' resurgence under Sacco about coaching or luck?

Is the Bruins’ resurgence under Sacco about coaching or luck?

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / December 4, 2024

After firing Head Coach Jim Montgomery on Nov. 19, the Bruins front office selected Associate Coach Joe Sacco as interim head coach, and the team is...

Illustration by Helen Armstrong

Tradition, turkey, and touchdowns: Football’s historic connection to Thanksgiving

By Everest Leach / November 20, 2024

With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the winter sports season in full swing, it is the perfect time to explore the profound connection the two...

The Emerson women's volleyball team honored its four seniors and one graduate student on Senior Day, Saturday, Nov. 9. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Women’s volleyball sweeps Salve Regina for fourth straight playoff appearance

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 12, 2024

The Emerson women’s volleyball team played a special match to end the regular season, taking on the Salve Regina Seahawks Saturday. Not only did the...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico shoots against Salem State University (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

‘David vs. Goliath’: Men’s basketball gears up for Div. I test vs. Yale

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 12, 2024

Looking at the Emerson men’s basketball schedule, fans will find the usual slate of opponents: Babson, Clark, WPI, and more. And while their non-conference...

The Emerson men's basketball team in a huddle against Salem State (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Men’s basketball aims to build on playoff success

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 6, 2024

In the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym, the sounds of balls bouncing, sneakers squeaking, and rims rattling can only mean one thing: Emerson Basketball...

(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Women’s basketball ready to take the next step

By Everest Leach / November 6, 2024

As falling leaves signify the start of the winter season in Boston, the crisp “swish” of the nylon netting signifies the beginning of basketball...

The Emerson men's soccer team honored its five seniors and two graduate transfers on Senior Day, Saturday, Nov. 2. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Men’s soccer triumphs 3-1 vs. Clark on Senior Day

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 4, 2024

The Emerson men’s soccer team wrapped up their regular season with a Senior Day game against Clark University on Saturday, Nov. 2.  Before the...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Opinion: ‘The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox’ is a first-class representation of the iconic revival of Boston’s beloved baseball team

By Rylie Burns / October 31, 2024
“The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox” premiered on Netflix on Oct. 23. The docuseries recalls how the 2004 Red Sox team broke an 86-year drought, winning the franchise’s first World Series title since 1918.
The Emerson women's cross country team after their victory at the Runnin' Monks Invitational. (Courtesy of Oliver Glass)

Women’s and men’s cross country finish first and fourth at Runnin’ Monks Invitational

By Rylie Burns / October 24, 2024
Emerson women’s and men’s cross country teams finished in the top five at the Runnin’ Monks Invitational at St. Joseph’s College of Maine on Saturday. 
It’s never Joever: ‘Mazzulla Ball’ resurrects in Celtics opener

It’s never Joever: ‘Mazzulla Ball’ resurrects in Celtics opener

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Managing Editor / October 23, 2024
History was made at TD Garden on Tuesday, Oct. 22 as the Boston Celtics shot the lights out.
Illustration by Rachel Choi

Opinion: Male field hockey players aren’t dangerous, the sport is.

By Anna Knepley / October 17, 2024
On Sept. 10, a Massachusetts high school field hockey team forfeited a game against an opponent due to a male player on their opponent’s roster.
The Emerson men's soccer team lines up prior to their non-conference match vs. Tufts on Tuesday, Sept. 24 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Men’s soccer fights valiantly against nationally-ranked Amherst

By Everest Leach / October 17, 2024
The wind howled through Rotch Field on Saturday, Oct. 12, as the Emerson men’s soccer team faced one of their toughest challengers of the season.
Can the Celtics run it back? Previewing the C’s season

Can the Celtics run it back? Previewing the C’s season

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Managing Editor / October 9, 2024
Coming off a historic run to earn Banner 18, the Boston Celtics are under pressure and the stakes are high for the Boston Celtics to run it back and become a repeat champion for the first time since 1968–69.
Bruins preseason goalie woes end with a familiar face

Bruins preseason goalie woes end with a familiar face

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / October 9, 2024
After much back-and-forth, the Boston Bruins re-signed goaltender Jeremy Swayman on Oct. 6 with a $66 million, eight-year contract.
Photo courtesy of game attendee Richard Brewer-Hay

Oakland says goodbye to years of baseball as the Athletics head to Las Vegas

By Addison Brewer-Hay / October 3, 2024
On Thursday, Sept. 30, the Oakland Athletics faced a bittersweet end as they completed their last Major League Baseball season in the Oakland Coliseum.
A view of Fenway Park from the outfield (Daniel O'Toole/ Beacon Correspondent)

Red Sox trip at the finish line in rebuilding year

By Daniel O'Toole / October 3, 2024

The Boston Red Sox closed the chapter on their 2024 season after another roller-coaster year. The season ended with a record of 81-81, good for third in...