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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

Anna Knepley

Anna Knepley, Sports Editor

Anna Knepley (she/her) is a sophomore political communications major from just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. She currently serves as the sports editor. Outside of the Beacon, she can be found hanging out with friends, exploring the city and writing for the CPLA newsletter. 

Latest from Anna Knepley
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.
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.
NFL boasts highest number of female coaches in history, and counting

NFL boasts highest number of female coaches in history, and counting

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / September 25, 2024
Fifteen full-time female coaches will be spotted on the sidelines during the 2024–2025 National Football League season.
Illustration Rachel Choi

Boston PWHL setting sail for season two

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / September 18, 2024
On Monday, Sept. 9, the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced the six founding teams’ official names and logos.
Illustration Rachel Choi

‘Good times never seemed so good’: How Fenway’s famous tunes and traditions make it a staple of the city

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / April 28, 2024

It’s a warm summer evening, and Fenway Park is filled to the brim with passionate Bostonians. With the eighth inning halfway over, the game is winding...

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

‘We knew the world was never going to be the same’: The trailblazing women of the Boston Marathon

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / April 10, 2024

In Boston, at the oldest annual marathon in the world, men ran 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boylston St for 69 years before the first woman stepped foot...

The Boston Red Sox

Red Sox pre-season plans develop woefully

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / March 20, 2024
The Boston Red Sox finished the 2023 season with a losing record of 78-84. Following their 2018 World Series win, the team has done poorly, coming in last in the AL East in both 2022 and 2023. 
The Emerson lions in a team huddle during a game against the Wentworth Leopards on March 2nd, 2023 (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s lacrosse faces uphill battle with upcoming season

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / February 22, 2024

Emerson women’s lacrosse opened their season with an away game against Gordon College on Wednesday, Feb. 21 with a 22-13 win, and will play their home...

Illustration Rachel Choi

49ers, Chiefs matchup expected to be close game

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / February 7, 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 11, the San Francisco 49ers look to avenge their Super Bowl LIV loss and emerge victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs—reversing the...

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

‘It’s going to come to life’: Professional Women’s Hockey on the rise despite slow start

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / January 31, 2024

Despite a star-studded roster and well-formatted league, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) Boston team is off to a slow start for the...

The New England Patriots logo.

Patriots have dropped the ball since Tom Brady left

By Anna Knepley / December 14, 2023

After the collapse of the Tom Brady dynasty in New England, the Patriots are struggling to replicate the Super Bowl-winning seasons led by the star quarterback.  This...

A type of neck guard players have adopted following Adam Johnson's death. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

NHL neck guards: the hazards of just skating by

By Anna Knepley / November 19, 2023

On Oct. 28, former NHL player Adam Johnson was killed during an English professional hockey league game when another player’s skate sliced his throat.  Many...

The Olympic rings. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

2028 Summer Olympics draws new, old fans with slate of both classic and fresh sports

By Anna Knepley / November 1, 2023

The 2028 Summer Olympics are over four years away, but exciting changes are being made to the program now. The 2028 Games will feature five sports that...

The Boston Bruins logo. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Bruins have big skates to fill following Bergeron and Krejci’s retirement

By Anna Knepley / October 11, 2023

As the Bruins kick off their historic 100th season, fans doubt if it can be as monumental as No. 99. Last year, after firing Bruce Cassidy, former head...

The logo for Boston's forthcoming NWSL franchise.

New Boston NWSL team, all-female ownership group excite Emerson women’s soccer players

By Anna Knepley / September 28, 2023

Despite the Red Sox losing streak and the end of Tom Brady’s Patriots legacy, Boston sports fans have something to celebrate. On Sept. 19, the National...