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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

The Emerson lions in a team huddle during a game against the Wentworth Leopards on March 2nd, 2023 (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s lacrosse faces uphill battle with upcoming season

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / February 22, 2024

Emerson women’s lacrosse opened their season with an away game against Gordon College on Wednesday, Feb. 21 with a 22-13 win, and will play their home...

Graduate midfielder Hannah Beck (Courtesy: Jessie Koffman)

Women’s lacrosse increases roster and expectations

By Leo Kagan / March 1, 2023

In 2022, the Emerson women’s lacrosse roster had just 15 players.  For somebody unfamiliar with the sport, 15 may sound like a lot—the Emerson...

Senior Lindsey Lowe scored a run in game on of Saturday's doubleheader.

In-season sports receive green light to continue season

By Christopher Williams / April 15, 2021

In-season sports teams will be allowed to return to their respective fields this week to participate in practices and games as the weeklong halt of most...

Senior midfielder Kelli Mark runs with the ball.

Women’s lacrosse loses 16-1 against Wheaton

By Christopher Williams / March 29, 2021

The women’s lacrosse team recorded its second loss of the season in a 16-1 defeat against Wheaton College in a conference matchup at Nordin Field in...

Men's lacrosse team started their season off with a win against Nichols College.

Sports are back: student athletes grateful for spring season

By Christopher Williams and Joey DuBois / March 4, 2021

Nearly a year after their season came to an unexpected halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Emerson’s spring sports teams will be the first programs to...

The Lions’ next game is against Springfield College in Springfield, Mass. on April 10.

Women’s lacrosse announces spring season captains

By José Ríos / February 25, 2021

The women’s lacrosse team announced juniors Amelia Toscano and Julia Burns and seniors Lily Nelson and Kelli Mark as its captains via Instagram on Feb....

Jenna Tomsky scored 14 goals in three games for the Lions

Women’s lacrosse grabs last round of NEWMAC awards

By Emily Cardona / March 21, 2020

Freshman goalie Nina Khosla and senior attacker Jenna Tomsky earned the final NEWMAC Women’s Lacrosse Offensive and Defensive Athlete of the Week awards...

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

Women’s lacrosse snaps 29-game losing streak

By Pedro Figueiredo / March 10, 2020

The women’s lacrosse team broke a streak of 29 consecutive losses on Monday with a 17-5 victory over Rhode Island College. Senior midfielder Jenna...

The women's lacrosse team lost in its first game of the season 13-6 against Becker College. Photo by Abbey Finn / Beacon Correpondent

New women’s lacrosse team looks to avenge winless season

By Aaron J. Miller / March 18, 2019

The Lions struggled last season and finished with a record of 0-14.The women’s lacrosse team added a new coaching staff and seven freshmen to the roster...

Kelli Mark (left) leads all freshmen with nine points. Photo: Daniel Peden/Beacon Staff

Lions winless heading into final conference games

By Kyle Bray / April 17, 2018

The Emerson women’s lacrosse team had a tough start to their season after losing six nonconference games. Midway through conference play, the team is...