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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

Rylie Burns

Rylie Burns, Layout Editor, Assistant Social Media Manager, Assistant Sports Editor & Newsletter Editor

Rylie Burns (she/her) is a sophomore journalism major from Danvers, MA, and currently serves as the layout editor, assistant sports editor, and assistant social media manager for the Berkeley Beacon. She is also an active participant in WEBN and the Emerson Dance Company. Other than reporting, Rylie enjoys dancing, choreographing, reading, and listening to music.
Latest from Rylie Burns
Melissa Ludtke discusses her book, "Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside," at the Bright Family Screening Room on Sept. 25 (Rylie Burns/ Beacon Staff).

Melissa Ludtke talks her trailblazing career as a woman in sports journalism

By Rylie Burns / October 3, 2024
Award-winning sports journalist, Melissa Ludtke, discussed her groundbreaking career and new book “Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside” with students on Sept. 25 in the Bright Family Screening Room.
Illustration Rachel Choi

The Arizona Coyotes relocate to Salt Lake City, bringing NHL to Utah

By Rylie Burns, Layout / April 28, 2024

The Arizona Coyotes will be relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah. Owners of the National Basketball Association’s Utah Jazz, Ryan and Ashley Smith, paid...

Illustration Rachel Choi

SC head coach Dawn Staley makes history in Women’s March Madness championship game

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor / April 10, 2024

Head Coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina women’s basketball team made history on Sunday afternoon after becoming the 2024 NCAA Women’s Division...

2024 Stanley Cup playoffs

As the Stanley Cup playoffs approach, teams begin to clinch their spots

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor / April 3, 2024
The National Hockey League playoffs are right around the corner! The regular season will end on April 18, with playoffs scheduled to begin April 20.
Illustration Rachel Choi

Northeastern University wins 71st annual men’s Beanpot tournament

By Rylie Burns, Layout Editor / February 14, 2024

On Monday at 7:30 p.m., the Northeastern Huskies skated on the ice for a thrilling championship game against the Boston University Terriers. What championship...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Jerod Mayo announced as new head coach for the New England Patriots

By Rylie Burns, Staff Writer / January 24, 2024

Following a disappointing season with four wins and 13 losses, the New England Patriots parted ways with long-time Coach Bill Belichick and announced Jared...

Emerson's Rohan Edwards (28), left, Aidan Ferguson (16), center, Thomas Pelino (18), right, celebrate as Thomas Pelino (18) scores a goal to help Emerson to a 2-2 draw with MIT at Rotch Playground in Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors and grads were impactful leaders

By Rylie Burns / November 30, 2023

The men’s soccer team finished their season 7-7-4, with four graduating seniors and two graduate students showing tremendous growth and leadership. Each...

Yasmin Defne Dadikhi earned a NEWMAC all-conference nod. (Photo courtesy of Anna Schoenmann)

Men’s and women’s cross country teams looking to finish their season strong

By Rylie Burns / November 4, 2023

Emerson’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are looking to finish their season with a bang. Coach Brandon Fox is entering his second season...