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

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O'Connor made her commitment to the college official from home on April 22.

New Faces: O’Connor joins women’s basketball eager to embrace academics and athletics

By Alberto Gilman / May 21, 2020

After Quinn O’Connor virtually graduates from Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she will join the women’s basketball team as a first generation...

Celotto (7) scored four goals for the Lions.

Celotto reflects on award-winning season

By Alberto Gilman / March 29, 2020

On Monday, March 2, sophomore midfielder and captain Skyler Celotto earned the NEWMAC Men's Lacrosse Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week Award, ten days before...

The women's lacrosse team won its second game of the season behind a 17-goal performance

Women’s lacrosse records second consecutive victory

By Alberto Gilman, Beacon Staff / March 12, 2020

The women’s lacrosse team defeated Nichols College Wednesday evening 17-4 for its second consecutive win. The Lions roster totaled four assists, forced...

Junior Defender, Lucas Sickner, running down the field during a game.

Men’s lacrosse ends four game road trip with loss

By Alberto Gilman, Beacon Staff / March 12, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team concluded its four-game road trip with a 15-5 loss against the University of New England Wednesday night.  Sophomore midfielder...

The Lions recorded their second win of the season on Saturday.

Celotto’s six goals propel Lions to road win

By Alberto Gilman / March 7, 2020

Sophomore midfielder Skyler Celotto scored six goals in the men’s lacrosse team’s 15–6 victory over Nichols College on Saturday.  The Lions scored...

In addition to their all-sportsmanship selections, Madden and Holding also received spots on the academic all-conference team.

Lions awarded two all-sportsmanship team selections

By Alberto Gilman / March 5, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, the NEWMAC released the Winter Sports All-Sportsmanship Teams, recognizing two senior Lions.  According to the conference’s...

The Lions fell to 0-7 on the season.

Cardinals sweep Lions in Arizona

By Alberto Gilman / March 5, 2020

The softball team returned to the field in Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday for a doubleheader rematch against the St. John Fisher Cardinals, falling in both...

The Lions totaled 34 ground balls on Wednesday.

Lions fall to undefeated Widener

By Alberto Gilman / March 4, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team is now 1-2 on the season following a 17-7 loss to undefeated Widener University. Freshmen attacker Cameron McNeal scored a...

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader

By Alberto Gilman / March 4, 2020

The softball team lost two extra-inning games to the St. Fisher College Cardinals and the University of Mary Washington Eagles on Tuesday. The Lions...

Three different Lions scored two goals on Saturday.

[Photo] Balanced scoring leads Lions to first victory

By Alberto Gilman, Staff Writer / March 1, 2020

Three different Lions scored two goals on Saturday.

The Lions totaled 13 ground balls in Wednesday's loss.

Men’s lacrosse falls in season opener

By Alberto Gilman / February 27, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team opened its season on Wednesday at Rotch Field with a 17-7 loss against the Wentworth Institute of Technology. Head coach Matthew...

Parker Gray totaled 83 kills through 11 games this    season.

Freshman volleyball player stands out above the net

By Alberto Gilman / February 25, 2020

Going into high school, freshman middle blocker Parker Gray had several options on the table to play baseball in college. Four years later, he's starting...

Senior guard Natalie Clydesdale recorded four steals and dished out seven assists on Saturday

Lions end regular season with senior day win

By Alberto Gilman / February 23, 2020

The women's basketball team defeated Dean College by a score of 91–42 on its senior day to end the regular season with a 15–10 record. The Lions...

Sophomore attacker Hunter Gervais scored 15 goals and recorded 10 assists in 2019 Photo credit: Courtesy of Kate Foultz

Men’s lacrosse pursuing first postseason appearance

By Alberto Gilman / February 19, 2020

As the men's lacrosse season begins, coaches and players are ready to pursue the goal of making the first conference playoff in program history."I'm really...

Freshman middle blocker Parker Gray recorded 21 kills over two matches on Saturday.

Men’s volleyball splits double header, enters conference play 4-4

By Alberto Gilman / February 16, 2020

The men’s volleyball team entered a double header on Saturday with a 3-3 record, looking to break above .500 for the first time this season. In the...