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

The Berkeley Beacon

A Touchdown for Gender Expression?

A Touchdown for Gender Expression?

By Bishop A. Marshall / March 8, 2023

For a long time, the National Football League has stood as a stain on socially progressive movements in the United States. While corporate America was...

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The Patriots missed postseason football by one game. What went wrong?

By Aidan Crooke / February 22, 2023

On Jan. 8, the Patriots had their final chance to punch their ticket to the playoffs against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York. The Pats’ season...

Emerson students shocked after New England legend hangs up spikes

Emerson students shocked after New England legend hangs up spikes

By Tyler Foy / February 3, 2022

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It’s the NFL’s fault that the Patriots are back

By Brendan Beauregard / December 8, 2021

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The Patriots 2021 draft could go in any number of directions.

Predicting the New England Patriots 2021 NFL Draft picks

By Brendan Beauregard / April 29, 2021

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Column: The arrival of Big Money Belichick and the reloaded 2021 Patriots

Column: The arrival of Big Money Belichick and the reloaded 2021 Patriots

By Brendan Beauregard / March 29, 2021

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I'm rooting for Tom Brady on Super Bowl Sunday, but it hurts

I’m rooting for Tom Brady on Super Bowl Sunday, but it hurts

By Brendan Beauregard / February 3, 2021

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Belichick declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the right play call

Belichick declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the right play call

By Brendan Beauregard / January 18, 2021

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Patriots eliminated from playoff contention following loss to Dolphins

Patriots eliminated from playoff contention following loss to Dolphins

By Brendan Beauregard / December 21, 2020

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Patriots win ugly at home vs. Cardinals

Patriots win ugly at home vs. Cardinals

By Brendan Beauregard / December 1, 2020

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Underdog Patriots upset Ravens at home

Underdog Patriots upset Ravens at home

By Brendan Beauregard / November 18, 2020

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Patriots fumble in the final minute, lose to Bills in fourth straight loss

Patriots fumble in the final minute, lose to Bills in fourth straight loss

By Brendan Beauregard / November 3, 2020

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Column: TB12 gaining ground in Belichick vs. Brady debate

Column: TB12 gaining ground in Belichick vs. Brady debate

By Brendan Beauregard / November 3, 2020

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Patriots “not performing at a good level,” lose third in a row to 49ers

Patriots “not performing at a good level,” lose third in a row to 49ers

By Brendan Beauregard / October 27, 2020

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Patriots sluggish, lose to Broncos at home

Patriots sluggish, lose to Broncos at home

By Brendan Beauregard / October 19, 2020

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Atrocious quarterback play costs Patriots winnable game against Chiefs

Atrocious quarterback play costs Patriots winnable game against Chiefs

By Brendan Beauregard / October 10, 2020

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Patriots: Offense in need of identity

Patriots: Offense in need of identity

By Lara Hill / November 20, 2019

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Patriots: Matchup against Ravens to define rest of season

Patriots: Matchup against Ravens to define rest of season

By Lara Hill / October 31, 2019
The New England Patriots begin a stretch of difficult games this week with a road matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, their most evenly matched opponent yet. Through their first eight games, the Patriots faced only one team with a winning record, beating the previously undefeated Buffalo Bills 16-10 in week three. Their upcoming games will shine a light on the true strengths and weaknesses of the team as they face more challenging opponents. 
Patriots: Rookies are the future

Patriots: Rookies are the future

By Lara Hill / October 16, 2019
Chase Winovich, former defensive end for the University of Michigan, sat in his home surrounded by dozens of friends and family on the second night of the NFL Draft in March 2019 when he received a call that changed his life.