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The Online Beacon

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Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice

Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) proudly announces Tamar Sarai as the 2024 Hardman Journalist in Residence. A beacon of modern journalism, Sarai brings a refreshing perspective to storytelling,...

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A Preview of Tamar Sarai’ Hardman Journalist in Residence Lecture

Ainslie Lafko, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

On Monday, April 8th, at 6:00 pm, journalist Tamar Sarai will be visiting MCLA in order to deliver a lecture to students and faculty in the atrium of the Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) building....

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Mass MOCA Strike Is Over!

Em Marlay-Wright, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

After months of discussions, Mass MOCA workers went on strike on March 6th, demanding a wage of $18.25 per hour. Overall, there had been around 300 people who had been showing up on the street throughout...

Graduate student Noah Yearsley joined the 1000 point club at the Men’s Basketball game against Norwich University on Nov. 8. The Trailblazers lost 77-76. (photo by johnluke Kunce)

March Madness 3v3 Basketball Tournament: My Masculinity Dialogue Group in Collaboration With Residence Hall Association

Traizen Griffith, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

With college basketball’s biggest tournament in full swing, MCLA joined the March Madness craze on Sunday, March 24th with a basketball tournament of its own. Residence Hall Association (RHA), in collaboration...

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Unveiling the Mysteries of Human Energy Expenditure: Reflections on Andrew Best’s Colloquia Presentation

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

In a captivating session held on Wednesday, March 6th, at MCLA's Murdock 218, the Mind’s Eye hosted a thought-provoking Work-in-Progress Colloquia featuring Andrew Best, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biological...

“Music is a Heartbeat” -Drew Angus

“Music is a Heartbeat” -Drew Angus

Mariposa Ribon, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

  On Wednesday night, March 27th, Drew Angus, a Connecticut-based singer/songwriter came to MCLA. The event was hosted by the Office of Student Engagement in the Achievement Lounge. The lounge...

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City Council Meeting: Paint Stewardship and Re-appointments

Em Marlay-Wright, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

On Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, at 7 pm the North Adams City Council met at the City Council Chambers to discuss various topics related to the general functioning and maintenance of the city. According...

Exploring Diversity: MCLAs Spring 2024 Travel Courses

Exploring Diversity: MCLA’s Spring 2024 Travel Courses

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Spring 2024 brought exciting opportunities for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) students to embark on transformative journeys through a variety of travel courses. These immersive experiences,...

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Undergraduate Research Conference Preview

Mariposa Ribon, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

On Friday, March 8th, The Beacon spoke with Professor Graziana D’Elia -Brilliante, a Modern Languages professor at MCLA. Brilliante teaches both Spanish and Italian and is currently Chair of Undergraduate...

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A Retrospective on RHA’s Most Recent Event, Club Glow

Ainslie Lafko, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

Glow-in-the-dark accessories, bright orange and pink balloons, a snack bar full of chips and mocktails, and a picture wall decked out in rotating disco balls of light. This is what students arrived to...

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Threads of Creativity: Craft Club’s Recent Yarn and Sip

Ainslie Lafko, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

On a brisk winter evening on Monday, February 26th, a gathering of students sheltered from the cold inside of the Gender and Sexuality Center (located on the third floor of the campus center), taking part...

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Lenox Standout and a Call for a Vote of No Preference

Em Marlay-Wright, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

Every Sunday, starting on February 25th, 2024, a group of five-to-ten people have been showing up in Lenox, Massachusetts for a peaceful standout in support of a cease fire and an end of the occupation...

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