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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

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Gearing up for glory: The road to WrestleMania 41

Gearing up for glory: The road to WrestleMania 41

By Dante Greco / April 16, 2025

Night 1  Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins Four years ago, if you asked fans of WWE if CM Punk would return, most fans would have said “yes”...

‘She’s earned it’: Emerson College welcomes first female baseball player, Laney Fukuoka

‘She’s earned it’: Emerson College welcomes first female baseball player, Laney Fukuoka

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / April 16, 2025

That headline? Yep, you read it right. Laney Fukuoka, a relief pitcher for the Cougars of John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento, California, will...

Skating towards the Stanley Cup: 16 teams earn their spots in the playoffs

Skating towards the Stanley Cup: 16 teams earn their spots in the playoffs

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / April 16, 2025

As the regular season comes to a close, playoff hockey begins.  As of April 16, all 16 spots in the Stanley Cup playoffs have been filled, with the...

The Emerson baseball class of 2025 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Baseball honors class of 2025 ahead of doubleheader vs. Springfield

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / April 15, 2025

Dozens of family members and friends gathered in the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym on April 12 to celebrate the Emerson baseball class of 2025. The...

Emerson College's 2024-2025 Quadball team in November 2024. (courtesy Kielan Donahue)

Emerson Quadball is chasing and seeking a win at nationals

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor / April 9, 2025

Emerson College’s Quadball team is competing in Div. II nationals in Virginia at the end of the month. They earned their bid to nationals at the regional...

Head coach Ben Read, assistant coach Padrick Moran, and the Emerson men's volleyball team huddle after their loss to Emmanuel in the 2025 GNAC Quarterfinals (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s volleyball falls to Emmanuel in GNAC Quarterfinals

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / April 9, 2025

The Emerson College men’s volleyball team and Emmanuel College Saints had been here before. Nearly two years to the day that the Lions stunned the...

The Emerson Esports League of Legends team, Hexcores (Courtesy of Birdie Nelson).

On your marks, get set, game: Emerson Esports gears up for playoffs

By Anna Knepley and Jordan Pagkalinawan / April 2, 2025

While the Emerson Lions continue trudging through conference competition, one campus organization is preparing for their own postseason—on the consoles...

The Emerson men's volleyball team celebrated senior Bryson Beck and Los Angeles-bound juniors Chase Fagen and Liam Higgins on March 29, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Men’s volleyball sweeps Dean, Elms in senior day tri-match

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 31, 2025

The Emerson men’s volleyball team swept both the Dean College Bulldogs and Elms College Blazers on March 29 in a weekend tri-match that saw the Lions...

An ode to the ghost of Boston sports past—and what it means for the present

An ode to the ghost of Boston sports past—and what it means for the present

By Daniel O’Toole, Staff Writer / March 26, 2025

Growing up a Boston sports fan, I’ve been spoiled rotten. As if I don’t hear it from my dad and my grandfather enough, the last 25 years in Boston...

The Emerson softball team huddles following their 4-0 win over Suffolk on March 23 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Pitcher earns NEWMAC honors in softball’s first home games of the season

By Riley Goldman, Staff Photographer / March 25, 2025

Braving a frigid and windy day, fans flocked to Rotch Field to watch the Emerson softball team face the Suffolk Rams in their first home games of the season....

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Opinion: Emerson needs to expand its sports horizons

By Iselin Bratz, Anna Knepley and Daniel O’Toole / March 19, 2025

With admissions season in full swing, many colleges across the country have begun boasting their unique academic programs, student organizations, and career...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Top contenders and key storylines to watch: What to expect from women’s March Madness

By Meg Richards, Managing Editor / March 19, 2025

As March Madness kicks off, all eyes are on the court for the next two weeks—but don’t discount the ladies. These teams are stacked with strong women...

March Madness begins: The top teams and must-watch first-round games in the Men's tournament

March Madness begins: The top teams and must-watch first-round games in the Men’s tournament

By Hongyi Ji, Staff Writer / March 19, 2025

March is here. After the brackets were revealed on CBS, the wild annual spectacle is officially underway. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) clearly...

Senior attacker Benson Offit against Wheaton on March 15, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Men’s lacrosse falls to Wheaton in NEWMAC opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 18, 2025

Supporters packed the stands of Rotch Field on a sunny 56-degree Saturday to watch the Emerson men’s lacrosse team face the Wheaton College Lyons in...

Boston Fleet makes headlines and breaks glass ceilings with on-ice brawl

Boston Fleet makes headlines and breaks glass ceilings with on-ice brawl

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / March 5, 2025

While most hockey fans’ attention was on the 4 Nations Face-Off championship on Feb. 20 at TD Garden, hockey history was also being made in Ottawa, Canada.  Boston...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico drives against the Springfield College Pride on Feb. 25, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

‘You [have] to beat the best to get there anyway’: Men’s basketball defeats Springfield in first round of NEWMAC playoffs

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 26, 2025

In their sixth straight playoff appearance, the no. 4-seeded Emerson men’s basketball team triumphed over the Springfield College Pride, 67-50, in the...

Canada upsets USA during star-studded first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament

Canada upsets USA during star-studded first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / February 26, 2025

Team Canada defeated Team USA 3-2 in overtime in the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off championship game at TD Garden on Feb. 20.  This year’s 4 Nations...

The 2025 Emerson baseball team (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Emerson baseball eyeing redemption, playoffs in 2025

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 24, 2025

Among the flurry of spring sports about to begin competition, the Emerson baseball team is gearing up for a clean slate this year. Junior infielder...

The Emerson men's basketball team honored senior guard Lucas Brenner (#0) and graduate guard Trevor Arico (#5) in a pregame ceremony against Wheaton on Feb. 19, 2025 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Men’s basketball falls to Wheaton on senior night

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 19, 2025

Following a narrow victory over Springfield College, the Emerson men’s basketball team battled the Wheaton College Lyons in the final home game of the...

The Emerson women's basketball team huddles up before facing the WPI Engineers on Feb. 12, 2025 (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff).

Women’s basketball hosts third Mental Health Matters game

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 12, 2025

The Emerson women’s basketball team came together on Feb. 12 for a cause that went beyond the court. Before facing the WPI Engineers, the Lions hosted...