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

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson fans cheering on the mens basketball team during their 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals game vs. Babson.

Is Emerson a sports school?

November 30, 2023

Emerson College is known for a lot of great things—from its creative programs, outstanding alumni network, or even as the school Nancy Wheeler chooses...

Graduate attacker Austin Franklin scored three goals against Wheaton College

Men’s lacrosse increases win streak with first conference win on Saturday

March 30, 2022

The men’s lacrosse team’s dominant second and third quarters at Wheaton College led to a 16-8 victory— the Lions’ first NEWMAC win of the 2022...

The Lions totaled 13 ground balls in Wednesdays loss.

Men’s lacrosse falls in season opener

February 27, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team opened its season on Wednesday at Rotch Field with a 17-7 loss against the Wentworth Institute of Technology. Head coach Matthew...

Freshman goalie Malcolm McGrath (left) hugs senior goalie Bailey Kennedy (right) after the mens lacrosse teams first conference win since 2013. Photo courtesy of Kate Foultz.

Men’s lacrosse wins first conference game in 6 years on senior day

April 21, 2019

The men’s lacrosse team won its first conference game in program history since 2014 after a 7-6 victory over Wheaton College at Rotch Field on Saturday...

Junior Austin DiPietro (right, No. 12) won 11 of his 15 faceoffs on Saturday against Wheaton College. Photo by Alexa Schapiro / Beacon Staff

Junior breaks program record for most faceoffs and ground balls

April 21, 2019

Junior midfielder Austin DiPietro said his greatest achievement came when he broke the program record in March 2019 for most faceoffs and ground balls...

The mens lacrosse team lost its third conference game in a row and are now 2-11 overall. Photo by Alexa Schapiro / Beacon Staff

Men’s lacrosse loses to Babson despite hat trick by freshman midfielder

April 14, 2019

The men’s lacrosse team lost 17-5 to Babson College on Saturday in a conference matchup. The loss dropped the Lions from sixth to seventh place in the...