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

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

The Berkeley Beacon

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He ran the Boston Marathon. His wife found a unique way to support him.

He ran the Boston Marathon. His wife found a unique way to support him.
April 17, 2024

While thousands of runners ran the Boston Marathon on Monday, devoted wife Suzzanne Bright competed in her own race through the city’s side roads and the T — traveling all day throughout the course...

Crooke’s Cage: Q1 Grades for the UFC

Illustration Rachel Choi
April 10, 2024

While we all went home for some well-deserved rest after what felt like a hellish midterm season, the UFC continues to push on. As we approach UFC 300 (holy crap, that’s a lot of pay-per-views), it’s...

‘We knew the world was never going to be the same’: The trailblazing women of the Boston Marathon

Illustration Kellyn Taylor
April 10, 2024

In Boston, at the oldest annual marathon in the world, men ran 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boylston St for 69 years before the first woman stepped foot onto the course. Even then, women were not officially...

SC head coach Dawn Staley makes history in Women’s March Madness championship game

Illustration Rachel Choi
April 10, 2024

Head Coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina women’s basketball team made history on Sunday afternoon after becoming the 2024 NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament champions.  The Gamecocks...

Larry Lucchino, former Red Sox president, remembered for his impact on Major League Baseball

Boston Red Sox President Larry Lucchino dies at 78 years old
April 3, 2024
Larry Lucchino, the former president of the Boston Red Sox, died peacefully early Tuesday morning at the age of 78. 

As the Stanley Cup playoffs approach, teams begin to clinch their spots

2024 Stanley Cup playoffs
April 3, 2024
The National Hockey League playoffs are right around the corner! The regular season will end on April 18, with playoffs scheduled to begin April 20.

Photos: Emerson men’s lacrosse secures rain-soaked NEWMAC victory against Springfield

An Emerson College mens lacrosse team player scrambles for the ball against a Springfield College player on kickoffs during the game against Springfield College on Saturday, March 25, 2024. The Emerson Lions triumph over Springfield with a final score of 12-10. (Feixu Chen/ Beacon Staff)
March 29, 2024

For the first time in history, Emerson men’s lacrosse defeated Springfield College in a New England Women’s and Men’s Conference game. On Saturday, March 23, amidst pouring rain at Rotch Field in...

2024 March Madness Tournament: A stepping stone for equality in sports

Illustration Rachel Choi
March 27, 2024

There is always a lot of buzz surrounding NCAA men’s March Madness, but this year, the women's tournament is capturing the attention of millions. With stars like Caitlin Clark from the University of...

The madness behind bracket building

Illustration Rachel Choi
March 27, 2024

It’s virtually impossible to create a perfect March Madness bracket. You’re more likely to be struck by lightning and win the lottery on the same day.  Across both the men’s and women’s 2024...

Men’s Volleyball players honored at Senior Day game

To end the first set with a win, Emerson Lions’ Chase Fagen (5) ups his offense to pass St. Regis in points during the men’s volleyball Senior Day game against St. Regis College at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker gymnasium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Mariyam Quaisar/Beacon Staff)
March 27, 2024

The Emerson Men’s Volleyball team played their Senior Day game against Regis College on Saturday at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker gymnasium. The Lions won 3-2 in five sets. Senior Bayden Slavik...

Caitlin Clark’s declaration for WNBA Draft stirs excitement

Caitlin Clark
March 20, 2024
On Feb. 29, the University of Iowa Women’s Basketball star Caitlin Clark declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft, she was forgoing her fifth year of eligibility at Iowa.

Red Sox pre-season plans develop woefully

The Boston Red Sox
March 20, 2024
The Boston Red Sox finished the 2023 season with a losing record of 78-84. Following their 2018 World Series win, the team has done poorly, coming in last in the AL East in both 2022 and 2023. 

Celtics fourth quarter collapse cost them the game in Cleveland

Illustration Hailey Akau
March 6, 2024
It finally happened. The Boston Celtics fell apart, snapping their 11-game winning streak

Caitlin Clark: A defining presence in women’s sports

Illustration Rachel Choi
March 6, 2024
The University of Iowa’s women's basketball star, Caitlin Clark, has redefined not only her school but also the world of college sports.

Emerson Women’s Basketball Bri Frongillo named to All-Conference First Team

Sophomore guard Bri Frongillo shoots over her defender as the Lions take on the Lesley Lynx on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
March 6, 2024

Sophomore Bri Frongillo, who sports #2 for Emerson Women's Basketball team, earned the #1 postseason honor this past week when she was named to the NEWMAC All-Conference First Team.  Frongillo was...

Esports team nominated for award highlighting women and non-binary players

women and non-binary players in Esports
February 28, 2024
Emerson’s Esports team is looking forward to a big weekend, advancing from being nominated to the final five of the*Gamehers Awards Top Collegiate Organization of the Year award. 

Listicle: Boston’s sports scene extends past the standard

Boston’s sports scene
February 28, 2024
Boston is the city of sports. Everywhere you look, there’s an ad for sports betting or the next Celtics game.

Crooke’s Cage: Requiem for the Aussie

Crooke’s Cage: Requiem for the Aussie
February 28, 2024
For over four years, Alexander Volkanovski’s reign in the UFC featherweight decision felt like it was going to last forever.

Women’s lacrosse faces uphill battle with upcoming season

The Emerson lions in a team huddle during a game against the Wentworth Leopards on March 2nd, 2023 (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
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 opener on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. versus Wentworth...

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

Courtesy of Shannon Foley
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 to immerse yourself in Apple TV+’s “The Dynasty:...