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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

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Tradition, turkey, and touchdowns: Football’s historic connection to Thanksgiving

By Everest Leach / November 20, 2024

With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the winter sports season in full swing, it is the perfect time to explore the profound connection the two...

Illustration Rachel Choi

My least favorite celebrity couple? The New York Times and Taylor Swift

By Emma Siebold, Beacon Correspondent / September 18, 2024

As Election Day approaches and the United States faces troubles both domestically and abroad, there’s no shortage of news. One of my favorite and most...

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‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots’ immortalizes the Pats’ glory days

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Sports Editor / February 20, 2024

If you’re a devastated New England Patriots fan lamenting the team’s glory days, especially after Head Coach Bill Belichick’s departure, get ready...

Illustration Rachel Choi

NFL fan of the year Tom Grossi creates chaotic good

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer / February 14, 2024

This weekend was busy for the NFL as the NFL Honors and the Super Bowl were hosted in Las Vegas. At the NFL Honors, several awards were announced, including...

Illustration Rachel Choi

49ers, Chiefs matchup expected to be close game

By Anna Knepley, Assistant Sports Editor / February 7, 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 11, the San Francisco 49ers look to avenge their Super Bowl LIV loss and emerge victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs—reversing the...

Illustration Kellyn Taylor

Is streaming the future of football? The first streaming-only NFL games draws customers and criticism

By Abigail Lott, Staff Writer / January 31, 2024

Though the Jan. 13 Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins is the fourth coldest game in NFL history, this is far from the most...

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Mourning Adam Johnson: Why is safety in professional sports not taken seriously?

By Ella Duggan, Beacon Correspondent / November 8, 2023

Opinions expressed in Beacon Op-Eds are not necessarily shared by the entire staff. It is the responsibility of Opinion editors to elevate each individual’s...

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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...

Bob Socci has served as the Patriots’ radio play-by-play announcer since 2013. (Courtesy: Bob Socci)

Voice of Patriots radio embraces a new challenge: teaching at Emerson

By Leo Kagan, Sports Editor / February 1, 2023

Almost every Sunday afternoon, from early September to mid-January, Bob Socci steps into a broadcasting booth situated a few dozen rows up from the field...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB and former Patriot Tom Brady (via Creative Commons)

Go out with dignity, Brady

By Vani Hanamirian / November 1, 2022

He has served his time, done his duty, and lived out every young football player's dream. Now, it’s time for Tom Brady to retire.  Thomas Edward...

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The NFL should reevaluate its concussion protocol

By Mariyam Quaisar / October 6, 2022

There were five minutes and fifteen seconds left in the second quarter of the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals when the Dolphins’...

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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Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots looks to pass the ball against against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 29, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Welcome to the Mac Era

By Brendan Beauregard / September 3, 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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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' playoff chances low after splitting Los Angeles trip

Patriots’ playoff chances low after splitting Los Angeles trip

By Brendan Beauregard / December 14, 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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The next step for pandemic-ridden pro sports after election

The next step for pandemic-ridden pro sports after election

By Brendan Beauregard / November 10, 2020

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