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

The Berkeley Beacon

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Women's basketball guard Bri Frongillo transferred to Emerson from Div. I Bryant University.

[Photo] Women’s basketball D1 transfer puts the ‘student’ back in student-athlete

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer / November 8, 2023

Women's basketball guard Bri Frongillo transferred to Emerson from Div. I Bryant University.

Senior volleyball captain and pickle-lover Caroline Davis at the team's 2023 media day. Courtesy of Caroline Davis.

[Photo] Caroline Davis, Senior Volleyball Captain, joins 1,000 dig/kill & 2,500 assists club

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer / October 26, 2023

Senior volleyball captain and pickle-lover Caroline Davis at the team's 2023 media day. Courtesy of Caroline Davis.

The Emerson women's soccer team at a photo shoot for their upcoming "Play with Pride" game.

[Photo] Emerson women’s soccer Plays with Pride

By Kaitlyn Smitten / October 4, 2023

The Emerson women's soccer team at a photo shoot for their upcoming "Play with Pride" game.

Levison, who plays Guard and Forward, is a DI transfer from the University of Denver.

[Photo] Meet women’s basketball transfer Charlotte Levison

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / December 9, 2022

Levison, who plays Guard and Forward, is a DI transfer from the University of Denver.

Senior midfielder Skyler Celotto was one of two players to join Emerson's 100-point club this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s lacrosse adds to 100-point club, breaks records

April 13, 2022

Senior midfielder Skyler Celotto was one of two players to join Emerson's 100-point club this weekend.

WPI held the Lions to just 50 points in the NEWMAC Finals on Saturday, Feb 26.

[Photo] Men’s basketball receives at-large-bid and a chance at tournament play

By Tyler Foy / March 2, 2022

Junior guard James Beckwith shooting a jump shot against WPI.

Austin Franklin at media day in preparation for the 2022 season.

[Photo] Men’s lacrosse excited to make return to Rotch Field

February 17, 2022

Austin Franklin at media day in preparation for the 2022 season.

First-year guard Bianca Benson playing against Smith College

[Photo] ‘We didn’t do anything right’: Lions crushed by Smith 79-34

February 17, 2022

First-year guard Bianca Benson playing against Smith College

Senior guard Zach Waterhouse scoring a layup against MIT on Feb. 17, 2022

[Photo] Men’s basketball remains dominant against MIT

February 17, 2022

Senior guard Zach Waterhouse scoring a layup against MIT on Feb. 17, 2022

Sophomore guard Olivia Deslauriers calling plays for the Lions

[Photo] Women’s basketball adds to losing streak

By Tyler Foy / February 9, 2022

Sophomore guard Olivia Deslauriers calling plays for the Lions

First-year setter Bayden Slavik scores a kill against Eastern Nazarene College.

[Photo] Men’s volleyball struggle early in 2022 season

February 9, 2022

First-year setter Bayden Slavik scores a kill against Eastern Nazarene College.

Emerson men's volleyball team setting up an attack.

[Photo] ‘It feels like it just started’: men’s volleyball season ends with Senior Day split

April 6, 2022

Emerson men's volleyball team setting up an attack.

Senior center Jarred Houston fighting for points in the paint against Clark University

[Photo] ‘I'm just happy I was able to get it done’: Men’s basketball center hits 1,000 points

February 10, 2022

Senior center Jarred Houston fighting for points in the paint against Clark University

Senior forward Katie Beckmann against MIT

[Photo] Women’s basketball defeated on Senior Day

February 16, 2022

Senior forward Katie Beckmann against MIT

Sophomore middle/outside Neiko Pittman attempts a dig against Nichols College.

[Photo] Men’s volleyball captain earns GNAC Defensive Player of the Year

April 26, 2023

Sophomore middle/outside Neiko Pittman attempts a dig against Nichols College.

The season will consist of conference play only and official competitions will begin on March 13.

Coaches plan to adjust scouting processes amid pandemic

By Kayla Buck / April 20, 2020

Emerson coaches are taking a new approach to scouting this spring after high schools decided to cancel their sports seasons in light of the COVID-19 global...

The Baseball team won its third game of the season on Wednesday.

Five-run ninth inning propels Lions to win

By Kayla Buck, Beacon Staff / March 12, 2020

A walk-off single by freshman catcher Matt Nachamie earned the Lions a 9-8 win Wednesday afternoon over visiting Lasell University. Senior pitcher Jack...

Junior utility player Andre Padovani awaits a pitch during the baseball teams 13-4 loss against Framingham State University.

Baseball falls to Framingham State University 13-4

By Kayla Buck / March 11, 2020

The baseball team returned to their home field Tuesday night with a 13-4 loss against Framingham State University Rams.  Junior Johnny Maffei completed...

The Lions now hold a record of 2-4 in 2020.

Team effort leads Lions past Bearcats

By Kayla Buck / March 3, 2020

The baseball team earned the first win of its spring break trip Tuesday afternoon against Saint Vincent College by a score of 6-4 in Auburndale, Florida. Junior...

The Lions are now 1-1 on their spring break trip.

Nachamie home run not enough in loss to Neumann

By Kayla Buck / March 2, 2020

Freshman catcher Matt Nachamie hit his second home run of the baseball team’s spring break trip in the team’s second loss to Neumann University Monday...

The baseball team now holds a 1-3 record this season.

Baseball defeated in Florida opener

By Kayla Buck / March 2, 2020

The baseball team lost the first game of its spring break trip Sunday afternoon to Chatham University in Orlando, Florida.   Senior pitcher Jack Fox...

The Lions recorded 11 hits and five runs on Thursday.

Baseball defeated by New England College in abbreviated matchup

By Kayla Buck / February 27, 2020

The baseball team played seven innings against New England College Thursday afternoon after the game ended early due to darkness. The Lions recorded their...

Coach Bill Curley (left) poses with Jack O'Connor (No. 4), Ben Holding (No. 32), and their family members during the pregame ceremony. Photo credit: Rachel Culver

Lions defeated by Beavers on senior night

By Kayla Buck / February 20, 2020

The men's basketball team lost to Babson College on Wednesday by a score of 92-77 on its senior night. The Brown and Plofker Gym roared before the game...

Red Sox: Dealing with an offseason of turmoil

By Kayla Buck / February 17, 2020

It has been a brutal past ten weeks for Red Sox fans.Dave Dombrowski, former president of baseball operations, parted ways with the Red Sox after losing...

Senior guard Natalie Clydesdale grabbed six rebounds and recorded three steals in the loss to MIT Photo credit: Rachel Culver

MIT defeats Lions in hunt for playoffs

By Kayla Buck / February 13, 2020

The women's basketball team shot 34 percent against conference opponent Massachusetts Institute of Technology while suffering a 31 point conference loss...

Senior guard Kate Foultz during a game against Mount Holyoke College on Jan. 22, 2020

Lions extend winning streak to five in dominant fashion

By Kayla Buck / January 23, 2020

The women’s basketball team won its fifth game in a row to remain undefeated in the NEWMAC with an 87-31 win over Mount Holyoke College. Despite...