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The Berkeley Beacon

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

Jordan Pagkalinawan

Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor

Jordan Pagkalinawan (he/him) hails from Burbank, California, and is the Beacon’s deputy sports editor. A junior journalism student with a minor in sports communication, Jordan previously served as managing editor, Kasteel Well bureau chief, sports editor, and sports staff writer, keeping a watchful eye on the Lions’ Div. III teams and finding unique ways to tell their stories. Outside of Emerson, he has interned with the CBS Sports editorial team and is an editor/writer for Last Word on Sports. When Jordan isn’t working on a story, you will find him either playing basketball, listening to music, reading multiple books, or buying more coffee than he needs.

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Alum becomes first female broadcaster in Diamondbacks history

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / September 28, 2022

Looking over Dodger Stadium from the broadcasting booth on Sept. 20, Jill Gearin ‘18 made history as the first female broadcaster in Arizona Diamondbacks...

Women’s volleyball sweeps Rivier, extends winning streak to 3

Women’s volleyball sweeps Rivier, extends winning streak to 3

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / September 21, 2022

The Emerson women’s volleyball team claimed victory against the Rivier Raiders on Wednesday night, improving to 7-1 overall following their third sweep...