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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...

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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...

Behind the Scenes: A Look into MCLAs Admissions Office and Enrollment

Behind the Scenes: A Look into MCLA’s Admissions Office and Enrollment

Isabel Beauchamp, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has seen an increase in transfer and first-year student enrollment numbers for the current academic year, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19. The admissions...

Will Greek Life Ever Return to MCLA?

Will Greek Life Ever Return to MCLA?

Nicole Lemire and Jaden Jackson April 23, 2023

Over a year after MCLA’s decision to ban Greek organizations from campus, students involved with Greek Life are speaking out about how this impacted them, as well as the future of Greek Life. On September...

Western Mass Area Labor Federation (WMALF) aims to bring union members of Western Massachusetts together, in addition to fighting for student debt forgiveness. Photo by Angelina Clark.

“A Debt-Free Future is Possible” for College Students in Massachusetts

Angelina Clark, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

On Friday, April 14th, 2023, Higher Ed for All Coalition hosted “A Debt-Free Future is Possible” at MASS MoCA in North Adams. At this event, the significance of the student debt crisis was highlighted....

BerkMUN: Poli-Sci Prepares for ModelUN Event

BerkMUN: Poli-Sci Prepares for ModelUN Event

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

MCLA’s own Poli-Sci Club hosted a “Delegate Training” event on April 10th between 3:30 and 4:30 PM in Bowman 205. In preparation for the upcoming Berkshire Model UN (BerkMUN) conference taking...

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