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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

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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...

(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 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.
Boston College football impresses early in the season

Boston College football impresses early in the season

By Everest Leach / September 25, 2024
The Boston College Eagles are 3-1 on the season after beating Michigan State 23-19 in the symbolic Red Bandana Game to hand the Spartans their first loss on Saturday, Sept. 21.