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First-year utility Sam Zannotti went 3-5 over the doubleheader against Lesley College scoring three times while driving in two.

[Photo] Shutout and shutdown: softball doubles down on victory against Lesley

March 30, 2022

First-year utility Sam Zannotti went 3-5 over the doubleheader against Lesley College scoring three times while driving in two.

First-year utility Sam Zannotti went 3-5 over the doubleheader against Lesley College scoring three times while driving in two.

[Photo] Shutout and shutdown: softball doubles down on victory against Lesley

By Tyler Foy / March 30, 2022

The softball team are 13-15 in 2022 with eight games left to play.

The softball team are 13-15 in 2022 with eight games left to play.

[Photo] Softball hosts annual sexual assault awareness games

April 21, 2022

The softball team are 13-15 in 2022 with eight games left to play.

Senior midfielder Ainsley Basic had nine shots on goal, six of which found the back of the net against Rhode Island College

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse dismantles Rhode Island 16-1

March 17, 2022

Senior midfielder Ainsley Basic had nine shots on goal, six of which found the back of the net against Rhode Island College

Senior midfielder Ainsley Basic had nine shots on goal, six of which found the back of the net against Rhode Island College

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse dismantles Rhode Island 16-1

By Tyler Foy / March 17, 2022

Senior midfielder Hannah Beck made five shots and picked up three groundballs against Clark University.

Boston Fire Department engines outside Boylston Street station

[Photo] Boylston Station evacuated by fire

By Camilo Fonseca / February 5, 2022

Boston Fire Department engines outside Boylston Street station

Sophomore guard Ella Bushee tallied 11 points in NEWMAC game against Wheaton

[Photo] Loss to Wheaton snaps three-game win streak for women’s basketball

January 25, 2023

Sophomore guard Ella Bushee tallied 11 points in NEWMAC game against Wheaton

Senior forward Katie Beckmann scored eight points and six rebounds against Babson College on Feb. 23

[Photo] Women’s basketball team knocked out of first-round playoff

February 24, 2022

Senior forward Katie Beckmann scored eight points and six rebounds against Babson College on Feb. 23

Zach Waterhouse scores layup against Springfield Collefe to make the score 35-19

[Photo] Men’s basketball team extends win streak to four

January 27, 2022

Zach Waterhouse scores layup against Springfield Collefe to make the score 35-19

Men's volleyball player receiving a serve at practice on Jan. 25, 2022

[Photo] Men’s volleyball team looking for win in first game since 2020

January 27, 2022

Men's volleyball player receiving a serve at practice on Jan. 25, 2022

Senior guard Nate Martin who scored 12 points against Babson on Jan. 30 was out in the NEWMAC Semifinal.

[Photo] Men’s basketball edges out Babson to advance to NEWMAC Finals

February 25, 2022

Senior guard Nate Martin who scored 12 points against Babson on Jan. 30 was out in the NEWMAC Semifinal.

Emerson Lions Quinn O'Connor passing the ball to her teammates.

[Photo] Women’s basketball takes down Mount Holyoke

January 19, 2022

Emerson Lions Quinn O'Connor passing the ball to her teammates.

Katie Beckmann during a basketball game.

[Photo] Women’s basketball drops fourth straight game

November 18, 2021

Katie Beckmann during a basketball game.

Zach Waterhouse attempting a shot during the game.

[Photo] Emerson basketball program sweeps Wheaton

January 20, 2022

Zach Waterhouse attempting a shot during the game.

Isabella Chu recorded 11 kills in the loss to MIT on Sept. 13.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball team falls to Springfield College in first playoff round

November 3, 2021

Isabella Chu recorded 11 kills in the loss to MIT on Sept. 13.

Senior defender Darius Boamah with his family

[Photo] Emerson men’s soccer team defeated on Senior Day

October 14, 2021

Senior defender Darius Boamah with his family

Emerson student Jillian Kay on the attack

[Photo] Women’s volleyball team have high spirits in defeat

October 7, 2021

Emerson student Jillian Kay on the attack

"What do we have in Common" installation in the Boston Common.

[Photo] 'What Do We Have In Common?’ Art Installation seeks to provoke thought

September 30, 2021

"What do we have in Common" installation in the Boston Common.

Emerson College Women's Volleyball team (Beacon Archives)

[Photo] Women’s volleyball team strives to reach new heights at the start of the season

September 6, 2022

Emerson College Women's Volleyball team (Beacon Archives)

Emerson Lions during the the Sep. 11 game.

[Photo] Women’s soccer team victorious in home opener against Plymouth State

September 15, 2021

Emerson Lions during the the Sep. 11 game.