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The Struggles of Voting: A Conversation of Working-Class Citizens

The Struggles of Voting: A Conversation of Working-Class Citizens

Em Marlay-Wright, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

This past month, the North Adams City Council met to discuss potentially extending the polling hours on the upcoming Municipal on November 7th. This came as a result of numerous North Adams Residents complaining...

Photo by Angelina Clark

A Deep Dive into MCLA’s Language Department

Angelina Clark, Web Editor November 9, 2023

¿Habla español? Parli italiano? Parlez-vous français? 你会说普通话吗? а ты говоришь по русски? Do you speak another language? Or, do you just speak English? MCLA’s language...

Dr. Birch recently spoke with The Beacon about the issues being faced by the Comm. department, as well as potential solutions. (Photo from mcla.edu)

Professor Birch and The Beacon: Discussing the Relationship Between MCLA’s Student Newspaper and Professors

Angelina Clark, Web Editor October 31, 2023
“We have a community of people, and that community needs to be served effectively,” Birch highlights, “and what I’m interested in seeing is that this isn’t a question of it anything other than good journalism, with good writing, with good storytelling, observing all of the First Amendment rights that people have to address all stories in an open and transparent way.”
Graphic by Angelina Clark.

Dodging Destiny: Inside the Heart-Pounding Chaos of MCLA’s Double Trouble Dodgeball Showdown

Karesha Graham, Reporter October 24, 2023

Hold tight, dodgeball enthusiasts! MCLA just hosted the mother of all dodgeball extravaganzas, unleashing a whirlwind of dodging, ducking, dipping, diving, and dodging for students eager to claim victory.  A...

The outside of Mark Hopkins Hall. Photo taken by Angelina Clark.

MCLA Students Fall for Autumn-Themed Event in Mark Hopkins

Angelina Clark, Web Editor October 23, 2023

On Wednesday, October 4th, and Thursday, October 5th, Academic Advising and Support, Disability Resources, TRiO Student Support Services, and the Trailblazer Tutor Center held the second annual Fall Frenzy...

Photo from Historic North Adams

Asbestos is BACK in Venable Hall!

Jackie Cohen, Staff Writer October 9, 2023

We have all been wondering what’s happening with Venable Hall and Freel Library for a while now. Why was it closed down for work, and what does asbestos have to do with it? According to Asbestos.com,...

SGA Recap: Change is Coming

SGA Recap: Change is Coming

Jaden Jackson, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

In a meeting that attempted to set a positive and transformational tone for this upcoming year, the Student Government Association (SGA) convened on September 12, 2023, with an agenda brimming with optimism,...

A wide view look at the newly renovated Ron Shewcraft Field. Mens and Womens Soccer, Mens Lacrosse, and Softball will call this field home for years to come

A New Era: MCLA Unveils Newly Renovated Shewcraft Field

Owen Brown, Editor in Chief September 30, 2023

After 16 years since Ron Shewcraft Field at the Joe Zavattaro Athletic Complex was renovated, MCLA decided it was time to go out with the old and in with the new, as they recently finished the surface...

Exciting News Alert: Freel Library Blossoms into a Green Paradise

Exciting News Alert: Freel Library Blossoms into a Green Paradise

Karesha Graham, Executive Producer BWN September 28, 2023

Hold onto your gardening gloves because we've got some thrilling news to share! On September 19th, the Freel Library underwent a remarkable transformation, turning into a lush, green-thumb haven. This...

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Let the Good Times Roll: Welcomefest for Students and Staff

Karesha Graham, Reporter September 26, 2023

Get ready, and hold onto your hats, because we've got some electrifying news that will make your heart race! In a jaw-dropping twist that left the monotony of everyday life in the dust, students and staff...

Previously owned by Moresi and Associates, this building on Ashland Street was a go-to for college students looking to move off-campus.

The MCLA Off-Campus Housing Crisis

Angelina Clark, Web Editor September 26, 2023

One of the defining parts of the college experience is student housing. A student living away from their parents or guardians for the first time, often alongside complete strangers, is often considered...

Making a Difference: MCLAs Spring Day of Service Connects Students With Community Needs

Making a Difference: MCLA’s Spring Day of Service Connects Students With Community Needs

Isabel Beauchamp, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students and faculty participated in the 2023 Spring Day of Service, an annual event facilitating community engagement and volunteerism. Over 100 students and faculty...

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