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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

A men's lacrosse helmet bearing the California Republic's flag.

Lion country: how Emerson attracts student-athletes from all over America.

By Jason Tulchin / March 29, 2023

At Emerson, high school graduates from all over the country and the world come in droves to pursue their passions—and this variety is well-reflected...

Senior attacker and captain Nick Fuglione leads the rush against the Wentworth Leopards.

Men’s lacrosse looks to capitalize on a new season

By Leo Kagan, Sports Editor / February 26, 2023

On a sunny Connecticut afternoon last April, the Emerson men’s lacrosse team was in a tie game with six minutes left in the fourth quarter—six minutes...

Senior midfielder Skyler Celotto was one of two players to join Emerson's 100-point club this weekend.

Men’s lacrosse adds to 100-point club, breaks records

By Vivi Smilgius / April 13, 2022

March proved to be a milestone month for the Emerson men’s lacrosse team as two players joined the Lions’ 100-point club, and another broke the single-season...

Lex Torrington and Austin Franklin with Archie's New York Deli owners Emilio and Michael the day of the official signing.

Emerson men’s lacrosse player signs the first NIL deal in college history

By Tyler Foy / March 17, 2022

Two men’s lacrosse players, Austin Franklin and Lex Torrington, combined to secure the first deal regarding a player’s Name, Image, and Likeness in...

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

Men’s lacrosse opens season with win over Nichols

By Jason Tulchin / February 24, 2022

The Emerson men’s lacrosse team started its 2022 season with a 15-9 win against Nichols College this Saturday, Feb. 19. The game marks the Lions’...

Austin Franklin at media day in preparation for the 2022 season.

Men’s lacrosse excited to make return to Rotch Field

By Tyler Foy / February 17, 2022

The artificial turf at Rotch Field hasn’t seen a men’s lacrosse game since February 2020, but the Lions will make their return this Saturday to start...

Men’s lacrosse team raises $2,700 for Daniel J. Hollis Foundation

Men’s lacrosse team raises $2,700 for Daniel J. Hollis Foundation

By Clarissa Calderon / December 2, 2021

The men’s lacrosse team raised $2,700 for The Daniel J. Hollis foundation in November through a “movember” campaign that saw them grow mustaches...

The season will consist of conference play only and official competitions will begin on March 13.

Coaches plan to adjust scouting processes amid pandemic

By Kayla Buck / April 20, 2020

Emerson coaches are taking a new approach to scouting this spring after high schools decided to cancel their sports seasons in light of the COVID-19 global...

Celotto (7) scored four goals for the Lions.

Celotto reflects on award-winning season

By Alberto Gilman / March 29, 2020

On Monday, March 2, sophomore midfielder and captain Skyler Celotto earned the NEWMAC Men's Lacrosse Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week Award, ten days before...

Three different Lions scored two goals on Saturday.

Balanced scoring leads Lions to first victory

By Alberto Gilman, Staff Writer / March 1, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team’s weekend road trip ended with an 8-4 victory over Mount Saint Mary College, marking its first victory of the season.  Senior...

Sophomore attacker Hunter Gervais scored 15 goals and recorded 10 assists in 2019 Photo credit: Courtesy of Kate Foultz

Men’s lacrosse pursuing first postseason appearance

By Alberto Gilman / February 19, 2020

As the men's lacrosse season begins, coaches and players are ready to pursue the goal of making the first conference playoff in program history."I'm really...

Skyler Celotto (No. 7) recorded 30 goals and 5 assists in his freshman season. Photo courtesy of Kate Foultz.

Men’s lacrosse announces spring 2020 captains

By Nick Rempe / November 20, 2019

The men’s lacrosse team announced sophomore midfielder Skyler Celotto and senior attacker Austin Franklin as its captains for the 2020 season earlier...

Senior Jared Brush ranks eighth on the NEWMAC scorers list with 24 goals so far this season. Photo by Alexa Schapiro / Beacon Staff

Senior lacrosse player achieves new career and program milestone

By Lara Hill / April 10, 2019

Senior attacker Jared Brush of the men’s lacrosse team broke the program record for career goals in a game against Clark University on April 6 when he...

The men's lacrosse team practices despite the frigid temperatures at Rotch Field. Photo by Abbey Finn / Beacon Correspondent

Men’s lacrosse seeks to break NEWMAC losing streak

By Domenic Conte / February 20, 2019

The men’s lacrosse team aims for its first conference win in program history as it enters its third season under head coach Matthew Colombini. Senior...