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  • A pristine small school nestled in the Berkshire Mountains,   Where behind iron wrought gates knowledge fountains,   A place where three years ago on Hoosac’s fifth floor   A small group of friends aspired for more,   To succeed academically, socially, and to grow   Well, we made it,...0December 17, 2012

    Ode to MCLA

    A pristine small school nestled in the Berkshire Mountains,   Where behind iron wrought gates knowledge fountains,   A place where three years ago on Hoosac’s fifth floor   A small group of friends aspired for more,   To succeed academically, socially, and to grow   Well, we made it,…

  • “It is so boring here,” is a common complaint heard around campus. While North Adams is not a bustling metropolis with a wide variety of things to do, nothing is keeping you here if you choose to study abroad for a semester, or even a year! The College offers a...0November 29, 2012

    See the world through study abroad!

    “It is so boring here,” is a common complaint heard around campus. While North Adams is not a bustling metropolis with a wide variety of things to do, nothing is keeping you here if you choose to study abroad for a semester, or even a year! The College offers a…

  • Marijuana has been officially legalized  in Colorado and Washington for the first time in our lifetime, and it is past time to evaluate the huge economic possibilities that the commercial hemp plant, which has been made illegal by association, can provide. Americans now have a distinct head start over the...0November 15, 2012

    Hemp and our economy

    Marijuana has been officially legalized  in Colorado and Washington for the first time in our lifetime, and it is past time to evaluate the huge economic possibilities that the commercial hemp plant, which has been made illegal by association, can provide. Americans now have a distinct head start over the…

  • The United States of America has long held itself up in the world’s eye as the shining example of what a good democracy should be. Yet we, the voters, only have two viable options for the president of the United States. Our political system in the United States is completely...0November 8, 2012

    America’s two-party system need reform

    The United States of America has long held itself up in the world’s eye as the shining example of what a good democracy should be. Yet we, the voters, only have two viable options for the president of the United States. Our political system in the United States is completely…

  • Halloween is right around the corner and many of us are scrambling for our costumes.  As Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, it is probably that Halloween festivities will take place both on this weekend and the weekend after, meaning you may need more than one costume.  Here are...0October 24, 2012

    Halloween costumes on a College Budget!

    Halloween is right around the corner and many of us are scrambling for our costumes.  As Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, it is probably that Halloween festivities will take place both on this weekend and the weekend after, meaning you may need more than one costume.  Here are…

  • As Halloween nears, lots of people go scare themselves silly with a wide variety of horror movies.  As a notorious horror-film “scaredy cat,” and on the suggestion of a friend, I opted to go see the children’s movie Hotel Transylvania with my girlfriend over the weekend.  And I was pleasantly...0October 18, 2012

    Hotel Transylvania: a feel-good film

    As Halloween nears, lots of people go scare themselves silly with a wide variety of horror movies.  As a notorious horror-film “scaredy cat,” and on the suggestion of a friend, I opted to go see the children’s movie Hotel Transylvania with my girlfriend over the weekend.  And I was pleasantly…

  • Amadou and Miriam have continued their illustrious career with Folila, another stellar addition to their already large discography. The blind husband and wife duo from Mali, who have become world famous for their blending of traditional Malian music with different genres including blues, country and hip-hop released their 11th studio...0October 3, 2012

    Opinion: New CD blends cultures

    Amadou and Miriam have continued their illustrious career with Folila, another stellar addition to their already large discography. The blind husband and wife duo from Mali, who have become world famous for their blending of traditional Malian music with different genres including blues, country and hip-hop released their 11th studio…

  • Hip-hop artists have made some negative headlines this week for serious bad acting.  Chris Brown continued his spree of bad choices, first by tattooing the battered face of a woman on his neck which distinctly resembles R&B Diva Rihanna after he beat her before the 2009 Grammys, and then promptly...0September 26, 2012

    Hip Hop heathens

    Hip-hop artists have made some negative headlines this week for serious bad acting.  Chris Brown continued his spree of bad choices, first by tattooing the battered face of a woman on his neck which distinctly resembles R&B Diva Rihanna after he beat her before the 2009 Grammys, and then promptly…

  • Big promises and grand claims are being made by candidates in both the Democratic and Republican parties as the 2012 presidential campaign kicks into full swing. The majority of these will never come to fruition. There is one law, if passed, that should concern all of us attending a liberal...0September 23, 2012

    Federal arts budget at risk?

    Big promises and grand claims are being made by candidates in both the Democratic and Republican parties as the 2012 presidential campaign kicks into full swing. The majority of these will never come to fruition. There is one law, if passed, that should concern all of us attending a liberal…

  • Over the summer, while most of us worked menial jobs or sat around at home being bored, Seniors Matt Ham and Jenna Johnston worked as co-interns caretaking the College’s community garden located directly behind Smith House.  Not only are they co-interns and both Environmental Studies majors, but they have also...0September 23, 2012

    Students cultivate community garden

    Over the summer, while most of us worked menial jobs or sat around at home being bored, Seniors Matt Ham and Jenna Johnston worked as co-interns caretaking the College’s community garden located directly behind Smith House.  Not only are they co-interns and both Environmental Studies majors, but they have also…

  • Vibrant colors and lively conversation were in abundance at the Fashionless Fashion Show. The Susan B. Anthony Women’s Center put on the show last Thursday night for an audience of approximately 20 students. The show had two main segments: a slide show with an open conversation with four panelists moderated...0April 12, 2012

    Fashion show features dress and discussion

    Vibrant colors and lively conversation were in abundance at the Fashionless Fashion Show. The Susan B. Anthony Women’s Center put on the show last Thursday night for an audience of approximately 20 students. The show had two main segments: a slide show with an open conversation with four panelists moderated…

  • Mass MoCA is continuing its trend of offering great music at reasonable prices with its announcement of the second annual Fresh Grass Festival. Fresh Grass is a bluegrass festival and will last three days from Sept. 21 to 23. The lineup features some bluegrass staples like David Grisman, and Trampled...0April 5, 2012

    MoCA Fresh Grass Festival returns

    Mass MoCA is continuing its trend of offering great music at reasonable prices with its announcement of the second annual Fresh Grass Festival. Fresh Grass is a bluegrass festival and will last three days from Sept. 21 to 23. The lineup features some bluegrass staples like David Grisman, and Trampled…

  • Harlequin performed the musical “Little Shop of Horrors”, directed by seniors Jessica Atanas and Annie Hochheiser, last Wednesday through Saturday in Venable Theater to full audiences. The two-hour show was captivating and well-choreographed, with essentially no mistakes. The show was set in a depressed urban environment where a nerdy florist...0March 29, 2012

    Little Shop of Horrors entertains with songs and plants

    Harlequin performed the musical “Little Shop of Horrors”, directed by seniors Jessica Atanas and Annie Hochheiser, last Wednesday through Saturday in Venable Theater to full audiences. The two-hour show was captivating and well-choreographed, with essentially no mistakes. The show was set in a depressed urban environment where a nerdy florist…

  • The Student Activities Council (SAC) continued serving up quality comedy for the College with actor/comedian Geoff Keith, recently. Keith came on stage with a sweater that read “Improv” and improvise is exactly what he did for his entrance. He made a variety of jokes about members in the audience, including...0March 22, 2012

    Comedian Geoff Keith entertains at SAC Comedy Stop

    The Student Activities Council (SAC) continued serving up quality comedy for the College with actor/comedian Geoff Keith, recently. Keith came on stage with a sweater that read “Improv” and improvise is exactly what he did for his entrance. He made a variety of jokes about members in the audience, including…

  • Last Monday, Jennifer Miller, also known as the Bearded Lady, made her fifth exciting and eccentric visit to MCLA. Miller is a Professor of Theater at Pratt University as well as the director of Circus Amok, a politically-minded circus which is based in New York City. She started her performance...0March 8, 2012

    Jennifer Miller, bearded lady, visits Sullivan Lounge

    Last Monday, Jennifer Miller, also known as the Bearded Lady, made her fifth exciting and eccentric visit to MCLA. Miller is a Professor of Theater at Pratt University as well as the director of Circus Amok, a politically-minded circus which is based in New York City. She started her performance…

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