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Searching for a resemblance between 2016 polls and the current moment isn’t an effective way to determine who is ahead in this race. After the public outrage from the first presidential debate, we need to compare how they are different and why that matters.

[Photo] 2020 is not 2016. Here’s why that matters

By Shannon Garrido / October 13, 2020

Searching for a resemblance between 2016 polls and the current moment isn’t an effective way to determine who is ahead in this race. After the public...

The women's volleyball team is one of the 10 sports teams impacted by the decision.

[Photo] Emerson cancels seasons for non-competing sports teams

April 5, 2021

The women's volleyball team is one of the 10 sports teams impacted by the decision.

Men's basketball sophomores Stephen Fabrizio (left) and James Beckwith (right) are among the athletes who have found outdoor courts to sharpen their skills.

[Photo] Teams prepare for fall practice plans in the absence of athletic season

By Ethan McDowell / September 2, 2020

Men's basketball sophomores Stephen Fabrizio (left) and James Beckwith (right) are among the athletes who have found outdoor courts to sharpen their skills.

Jenna Tomsky scored 14 goals in three games for the Lions

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse grabs last round of NEWMAC awards

By Emily Cardona / March 21, 2020

Jenna Tomsky scored 14 goals in three games for the Lions

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

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse records second consecutive victory

By Alberto Gilman, Beacon Staff / March 12, 2020

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

Jack O'Connor (left) and Sam Boyle (right) finished the 2019-20 season with conference awards.

[Photo] O'Connor and Boyle receive all-conference honors

March 12, 2020

Jack O'Connor (left) and Sam Boyle (right) finished the 2019-20 season with conference awards.

The Lions totaled six more ground balls than the Anchormen on Monday.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse snaps 29-game losing streak

By Pedro Figueiredo / March 10, 2020

The Lions totaled six more ground balls than the Anchormen on Monday.

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

[Photo] Lions awarded two all-sportsmanship team selections

By Alberto Gilman / March 5, 2020

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

Racers from all over the community joined in the decades-old Wendell-Judd Cup.

[Photo] Marlboro community unites behind ski race tradition

By Ethan McDowell / February 24, 2020

Racers from all over the community joined in the decades-old Wendell-Judd Cup.

Junior guard Rachel Davey scored 18 points in the win over WPI.

[Photo] Road win puts women’s basketball in playoffs

By Ethan McDowell / February 20, 2020

Junior guard Rachel Davey scored 18 points in the win over WPI.

The Piano Row bulletin board that was the subject of vandalism remained bare as of Wednesday night.

[Photo] Vandalism strikes Piano Row for the second time

By Jacob Seitz / February 20, 2020

The Piano Row bulletin board that was the subject of vandalism remained bare as of Wednesday night.

Junior middle blocker Sam Willinger recorded 9 kills against Nichols and 15 against Northern Vermont in the men's volleyball double header on Saturday.

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

By Alberto Gilman / February 16, 2020

Junior middle blocker Sam Willinger recorded 9 kills against Nichols and 15 against Northern Vermont in the men's volleyball double header on Saturday....

Senior guard Jack O’Connor scored 24 points and pulled down six rebounds against Wheaton on Saturday.

[Photo] Lions defeat Lyons behind team-first play

January 25, 2020

Senior guard Jack O’Connor scored 24 points and pulled down six rebounds against Wheaton on Saturday.

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

[Photo] Lions extend winning streak to five in dominant fashion

January 23, 2020

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

Junior guard jack Healy helps up teammate Ben Allen during a game against WPI on jan. 22, 2020.

[Photo] Lions suffer loss against WPI in conference championship rematch

By Megan Maclaren / January 23, 2020

Bryan Lupianez goes up for a shot during a game against WPI on Jan. 22, 2020.

Construction workers beside Little Building continuing sidewalk construction in front of empty storefronts in Little Building

[Photo] Sidewalk expansion project to finish on schedule despite delays

By Charlie Mckenna / January 21, 2020

Construction workers beside Little Building continuing sidewalk construction in front of empty storefronts in Little Building

Senior Natalie Clydesdale scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the narrow victory over Smith.

[Photo] Women’s basketball narrowly defeats Smith in first NEWMAC game

By Megan MacLaren, Correspondent / January 18, 2020

Senior Natalie Clydesdale scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the narrow victory over Smith.

Ben Allen scored four points and pulled down three rebounds in the win over Springfield.

[Photo] Men’s basketball upsets nationally-ranked team in NEWMAC playoff rematch

By Brendan Walker, Correspondent / January 18, 2020

Ben Allen scored four points and pulled down three rebounds in the win over Springfield.

Sophomore Zach Waterhouse is averaging 14.5 points per game while shooting 37 percent from behind the arc.

[Photo] Lions enter conference play at the top of the food chain

January 16, 2020

Sophomore Zach Waterhouse is averaging 14.5 points per game while shooting 37 percent from behind the arc.

Senior Jack O'Connor (left) shoots the ball over an Amherst player.

[Photo] Lions fall to nationally ranked Amherst

By Ethan McDowell / December 7, 2019

Senior Jack O'Connor (left) shoots the ball over an Amherst player.

Sam Presti '00 spoke about his time at Emerson during the The Woj Pod's live podcast recording on Dec. 5.

[Photo] Sam Presti ‘00 reflects on his time at Emerson

By Bo Feekins / December 8, 2019

Sam Presti '00 spoke about his time at Emerson during the The Woj Pod's live podcast recording on Dec. 5.

Freshman James Beckwith scored 18 points with 4 three pointers in 19 minutes off the bench for the Lions.

[Photo] Balanced scoring leads men’s basketball past Lesley

By Ethan McDowell / December 11, 2019

Freshman James Beckwith scored 18 points with 4 three pointers in 19 minutes off the bench for the Lions.

Tufts entered the matchup as the No. 2 ranked team in Division III women's basketball.

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls to nationally ranked opponent

By Ethan McDowell / December 4, 2019

Tufts entered the matchup as the No. 2 ranked team in Division III women's basketball.

Sam Presti (left) appeared on The Woj Pod with senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski (right).

[Photo] ESPN hosts live podcast in Emerson gymnasium

By Ethan McDowell / December 5, 2019

Sam Presti (left) appeared on The Woj Pod with senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski (right).

The women's volleyball team notched its 17th and final win of the 2021 season on Senior Day.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball defeats Brandeis on senior day

By Ethan McDowell / October 26, 2019

The women's volleyball team notched its 17th and final win of the 2021 season on Senior Day.