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  • Jacquelyn Gianetti, Fine and Peforming Arts (FPA) major with a concentration in theater, grew up in a small town in central Massachusetts, which she recalls as being a black hole. There was no art in the area, and Gianetti was determined to change that. “I guess it speaks to my...0May 1, 2013

    Gianetti: creative activist

    Jacquelyn Gianetti, Fine and Peforming Arts (FPA) major with a concentration in theater, grew up in a small town in central Massachusetts, which she recalls as being a black hole. There was no art in the area, and Gianetti was determined to change that. “I guess it speaks to my…

  • by Kacie Clark   On the bottom floor of Bowman Hall, there is a small, closet-like room, full of containers of stop bath and developer, as well as enlargers, dozens of trays, tongs, and tiny bottles of photo-flo. By next semester, these instruments of another age will have found another...0April 24, 2013

    Going digital: an end to the dark room

    by Kacie Clark   On the bottom floor of Bowman Hall, there is a small, closet-like room, full of containers of stop bath and developer, as well as enlargers, dozens of trays, tongs, and tiny bottles of photo-flo. By next semester, these instruments of another age will have found another…

  • Daniel Nesti, a senior commuter from Pittsfield, Mass has been playing tennis since he was eight years old. Nesti is the No.1 player for the Men’s Tennis team alongside sophomore Mitchell Mabardy. “I feel that it is very important to lead by example,” Nesti said. “I like to get the...0April 3, 2013

    Daniel Nesti: senior leader for Men’s Tennis

    Daniel Nesti, a senior commuter from Pittsfield, Mass has been playing tennis since he was eight years old. Nesti is the No.1 player for the Men’s Tennis team alongside sophomore Mitchell Mabardy. “I feel that it is very important to lead by example,” Nesti said. “I like to get the…

  • Taking time out of his busy schedule, junior Jesse McMillan lounges in an armchair in the Campus Center Marketplace to discuss his recent appointment to the presidential seat of Lambda Iota Tau (LIT), the English Literature Honors Society, and all the plans that he has for the organization. According to...0March 21, 2013

    Junior becomes president of Lambda Iota Tau Society

    Taking time out of his busy schedule, junior Jesse McMillan lounges in an armchair in the Campus Center Marketplace to discuss his recent appointment to the presidential seat of Lambda Iota Tau (LIT), the English Literature Honors Society, and all the plans that he has for the organization. According to…

  • Aimee Hudon sat with her legs crossed, swinging her light blue sneakers covered in green paint to the music playing in the campus center. Her grey eyes lit up as she discussed her love for science and art. She said that even though it’s hard to explain, it makes all...0March 21, 2013

    Aimee Hudon: a spirited scientist and performer

    Aimee Hudon sat with her legs crossed, swinging her light blue sneakers covered in green paint to the music playing in the campus center. Her grey eyes lit up as she discussed her love for science and art. She said that even though it’s hard to explain, it makes all…

  • Ramon “Ray” Viches, the 6’5” forward from Boston, Mass. is not only a member of the Men’s Basketball team, but also a co-captain alongside senior forward Vernon Cross. Playing basketball since he was young, the game has evolved over the years for Viches. “One of the most important things for...0February 21, 2013

    Ray Viches: Leadership bringing Men’s Basketball Success

    Ramon “Ray” Viches, the 6’5” forward from Boston, Mass. is not only a member of the Men’s Basketball team, but also a co-captain alongside senior forward Vernon Cross. Playing basketball since he was young, the game has evolved over the years for Viches. “One of the most important things for…

  • As the Public Relations chair for Spires, the College’s literary magazine; Secretary of Students for a  Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), President of the Inter-Greek Council (IGC), Philanthropist for Pi Upilson Pi (Pines), coordinator of the Write Stuff community service program, a Peer Advisor, and a Lead Academy Leader; he’s always...0February 21, 2013

    Chris Hantman: perfect under pressure

    As the Public Relations chair for Spires, the College’s literary magazine; Secretary of Students for a  Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), President of the Inter-Greek Council (IGC), Philanthropist for Pi Upilson Pi (Pines), coordinator of the Write Stuff community service program, a Peer Advisor, and a Lead Academy Leader; he’s always…

  • During a normal day, Tremblay sat back comfortably relaxed in grey sweats and an orange hat wearing a calm smile. According to Tremblay, this look keeps her open-minded and ready for what the future holds. This is the last semester of her college experience. Tremblay is completing a business major...0February 14, 2013

    Senior Lucy Tremblay progresses to new heights

    During a normal day, Tremblay sat back comfortably relaxed in grey sweats and an orange hat wearing a calm smile. According to Tremblay, this look keeps her open-minded and ready for what the future holds. This is the last semester of her college experience. Tremblay is completing a business major…

  • Sitting at a round table in his spacious office at the bottom of Eldridge Hall, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Paul LeSage wears a smile as he reflects on his first year as dean and the 30 years he spent teaching English here. As associate dean, LeSage has helped prepare...0February 7, 2013

    Paul LeSage reflects on his first year

    Sitting at a round table in his spacious office at the bottom of Eldridge Hall, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Paul LeSage wears a smile as he reflects on his first year as dean and the 30 years he spent teaching English here. As associate dean, LeSage has helped prepare…

  • Jonathan Kinney sat in the achievement lounge, with a half empty bottle of Smart Water in front of him. He has a cold, but congestion cannot stop him from discussing his love of fine and performing arts; after all, “the show must go on.” Kinney started his freshman year as...0February 7, 2013

    Kinney discusses art, theatre

    Jonathan Kinney sat in the achievement lounge, with a half empty bottle of Smart Water in front of him. He has a cold, but congestion cannot stop him from discussing his love of fine and performing arts; after all, “the show must go on.” Kinney started his freshman year as…

  • Tyson Luneau, a senior history and secondary education major with a minor in political science, sat in the achievement lounge wearing a black beanie and a grey sweater with his leg crossed, resting on his knee. His achievements and passion for academia remained with him throughout the course of his...0January 31, 2013

    Tyson Luneau: musician, leader,and future educator

    Tyson Luneau, a senior history and secondary education major with a minor in political science, sat in the achievement lounge wearing a black beanie and a grey sweater with his leg crossed, resting on his knee. His achievements and passion for academia remained with him throughout the course of his…

  • After three and a half years, three different schools and multiple internships, senior Lauren Antil is preparing to say goodbye to North Adams and move further on in her academic career. “I’m really excited about graduating early. It’s really going to give me a head start to find a place...0December 17, 2012

    Lauren Antil exemplifies ambition and hard work

    After three and a half years, three different schools and multiple internships, senior Lauren Antil is preparing to say goodbye to North Adams and move further on in her academic career. “I’m really excited about graduating early. It’s really going to give me a head start to find a place…

  • by Maci Estrella   The Women’s Basketball team is going through a transitional period. Captain Lucy Tremblay is replacing former captain Jen Wehner, a senior, and began her final season with the team this year. “When Jen left we lost a prominent player,” Tremblay said. “She was a good leader...0November 29, 2012

    Women’s basketball attains new captain

    by Maci Estrella   The Women’s Basketball team is going through a transitional period. Captain Lucy Tremblay is replacing former captain Jen Wehner, a senior, and began her final season with the team this year. “When Jen left we lost a prominent player,” Tremblay said. “She was a good leader…

  • Every year Midnight Madness is an event used to energize students and prepare them for the upcoming basketball season. Who was this year’s emcee announcing activities and leading the crowd in cheers? None other than the assistant to the athletic director, Kaylyn Smith. Most athletic interns would cringe at emceeing...0November 15, 2012

    Kaylyn Smith: A new face in athletics

    Every year Midnight Madness is an event used to energize students and prepare them for the upcoming basketball season. Who was this year’s emcee announcing activities and leading the crowd in cheers? None other than the assistant to the athletic director, Kaylyn Smith. Most athletic interns would cringe at emceeing…

  • Senior Ryan Shewchuk’s personality is something that shines both on and off the soccer field; he plays the game from the heart. At the age of three, Shewchuk developed a love for soccer. He also played basketball, baseball and hockey, but it was soccer that rose above everything else. “I...0November 8, 2012

    Senior Profile: Ryan Shewchuk

    Senior Ryan Shewchuk’s personality is something that shines both on and off the soccer field; he plays the game from the heart. At the age of three, Shewchuk developed a love for soccer. He also played basketball, baseball and hockey, but it was soccer that rose above everything else. “I…

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