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  • After a long and vigorous season, Paul Maurice, freshman guard for the trailblazers, was named 2012-13 MASCAC Rookie of the year. Since the beginning of the season, rookie of the year has been a goal that Maurice had set for himself, which he accomplished with a little extra push from...0February 28, 2013

    Maurice: Rookie of the Year

    After a long and vigorous season, Paul Maurice, freshman guard for the trailblazers, was named 2012-13 MASCAC Rookie of the year. Since the beginning of the season, rookie of the year has been a goal that Maurice had set for himself, which he accomplished with a little extra push from…

  • The spring 2013 “Green Living” seminars at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will continue on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Murdock 218 with a lecture titled “The Agrarian City.” This lecture will be presented by Andres Duany, principal at Duany Plater Zyberk and Company, and Jennifer Munoz,...0February 26, 2013

    Next ‘Green Livin’ seminar to focus on urban agriculture

    The spring 2013 “Green Living” seminars at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will continue on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Murdock 218 with a lecture titled “The Agrarian City.” This lecture will be presented by Andres Duany, principal at Duany Plater Zyberk and Company, and Jennifer Munoz,…

  • The Campbell Brothers will bring their signature “sacred steel” guitars to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) as they headline this year’s return of the GospelFest on Saturday, March 2, in the MCLA Church Street Center’s Eleanor Furst Roberts Auditorium at 7 p.m., for the annual Margaret A. Hart ’35...0February 26, 2013

    GospelFest Returns to MCLA with Campbell Brothers

    The Campbell Brothers will bring their signature “sacred steel” guitars to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) as they headline this year’s return of the GospelFest on Saturday, March 2, in the MCLA Church Street Center’s Eleanor Furst Roberts Auditorium at 7 p.m., for the annual Margaret A. Hart ’35…

  • Unsurprisingly, each of the three candidates running unopposed in Wednesday’s Student Government Association (SGA) election won their positions. According to an email sent out by SGA President Jason Brown, a total of 84 students voted in Wednesday’s special election. Sophomore Taylor Krowitz garnered 75 votes and will return to the...0February 21, 2013

    SGA Election Results

    Unsurprisingly, each of the three candidates running unopposed in Wednesday’s Student Government Association (SGA) election won their positions. According to an email sent out by SGA President Jason Brown, a total of 84 students voted in Wednesday’s special election. Sophomore Taylor Krowitz garnered 75 votes and will return to the…

  • The College has recently received a $75,000 grant for its @Scale STEM Pathways Project (SSPP). The grant issued by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education will go toward funding new science, technologies, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiatives, such as the supplemental instructor program. More importantly, the STEM Committee is looking...0February 21, 2013

    MCLA to use STEM funds for upcoming academy

    The College has recently received a $75,000 grant for its @Scale STEM Pathways Project (SSPP). The grant issued by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education will go toward funding new science, technologies, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiatives, such as the supplemental instructor program. More importantly, the STEM Committee is looking…

  • Of the eight open positions for the Student Government Association (SGA) special elections, candidates only took out nomination papers for three. According to SGA Office Manager Diane Collins, Sophomore Evan Pirnie, who currently serves as a senator at large on SGA, ran for Class of 2015 Treasurer. Sophomore Taylor Krowitz...0February 21, 2013

    Three nomination papers submitted

    Of the eight open positions for the Student Government Association (SGA) special elections, candidates only took out nomination papers for three. According to SGA Office Manager Diane Collins, Sophomore Evan Pirnie, who currently serves as a senator at large on SGA, ran for Class of 2015 Treasurer. Sophomore Taylor Krowitz…

  • Jacob’s Pillow Dance and MASS MoCA co-present world-renowned contemporary ballet ensemble Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal March 2-3 at MASS MoCA’s Hunter Center for the Performing Arts. The Montréal-based dance company blends a variety of dance styles, influences, and music in three diverse works by prominent, international choreographers: Wen Wei...0February 21, 2013

    MoCA to host Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal

    Jacob’s Pillow Dance and MASS MoCA co-present world-renowned contemporary ballet ensemble Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal March 2-3 at MASS MoCA’s Hunter Center for the Performing Arts. The Montréal-based dance company blends a variety of dance styles, influences, and music in three diverse works by prominent, international choreographers: Wen Wei…

  • Mill City Productions is pleased to announce audition dates for its upcoming production of the classic children’s story, James and the Giant Peach from the book by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George. The production will be directed by Liz Urban. Auditions will be held tomorrow at 7...0February 21, 2013

    Mill City to perform Roald Dahl’s “Peach”

    Mill City Productions is pleased to announce audition dates for its upcoming production of the classic children’s story, James and the Giant Peach from the book by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George. The production will be directed by Liz Urban. Auditions will be held tomorrow at 7…

  • After several years of avoiding the public eye, the legendary king of low-fi folk music, Jeff Mangum, embarked on a tour including Mass MoCA as one of the sold-out destinations. Despite lack-luster opening acts, Mangum did not fail to blow away the audience with a storm of nostalgic songs that...0February 21, 2013

    Review: Mangum’s return wows MoCA

    After several years of avoiding the public eye, the legendary king of low-fi folk music, Jeff Mangum, embarked on a tour including Mass MoCA as one of the sold-out destinations. Despite lack-luster opening acts, Mangum did not fail to blow away the audience with a storm of nostalgic songs that…

  • For the past month or so, the Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) Department and students have been working hard during rehearsals for the upcoming performance of “A Delightful Quarantine” next week. “A Delightful Quarantine,” written by Mark Dunn and directed by FPA Professor Doug Jenkins, is a comedy about aliens...0February 21, 2013

    “Quarantine” debuts Wednesday

    For the past month or so, the Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) Department and students have been working hard during rehearsals for the upcoming performance of “A Delightful Quarantine” next week. “A Delightful Quarantine,” written by Mark Dunn and directed by FPA Professor Doug Jenkins, is a comedy about aliens…

  • Howard Robot is coming to MASS MoCA and he wants people to know that robots are sexy, too. The NYC electronic/rock live art project My Robot Friend will be at MASS MoCA Saturday at 8 p.m. According to My Robot Friend’s Facebook page, their first album “Hot Action,” debuted in...0February 21, 2013

    My Robot Friend: Synthy cyborgs take over MoCA

    Howard Robot is coming to MASS MoCA and he wants people to know that robots are sexy, too. The NYC electronic/rock live art project My Robot Friend will be at MASS MoCA Saturday at 8 p.m. According to My Robot Friend’s Facebook page, their first album “Hot Action,” debuted in…

  • 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 a journalism major, I’ve always been really interested when it comes to political bias. Throughout my explorations, I’ve come to one conclusion: Several people are now watching news that simply re-enforces opinions that they’ve already developed. Don’t get me wrong, I get it: you’re entitled to your opinion. Still,...0February 21, 2013

    Reading the News: Are we consuming what we should be?

    As a journalism major, I’ve always been really interested when it comes to political bias. Throughout my explorations, I’ve come to one conclusion: Several people are now watching news that simply re-enforces opinions that they’ve already developed. Don’t get me wrong, I get it: you’re entitled to your opinion. Still,…

  • In spite of the fact that at least two-thirds of the College’s faculty, students, and neighbors opposed the move, the College’s Public Safety director admits he went directly to Item 10 on the list of ARM campus safety recommendations, and proceeded to plan training and purchase guns for his cadre...0February 21, 2013

    Arming Public Safety

    In spite of the fact that at least two-thirds of the College’s faculty, students, and neighbors opposed the move, the College’s Public Safety director admits he went directly to Item 10 on the list of ARM campus safety recommendations, and proceeded to plan training and purchase guns for his cadre…

  • As most of you know, this past weekend was All Star Weekend for the NBA. The Western Conference All-Stars triumphed over the Eastern Conference All-stars 143-138 in Houston, TX. For those of you who don’t know, All-star weekend is a weekend held every February by the National Basketball Association, where...0February 21, 2013

    Jordan’s 50th outshines All-Stars

    As most of you know, this past weekend was All Star Weekend for the NBA. The Western Conference All-Stars triumphed over the Eastern Conference All-stars 143-138 in Houston, TX. For those of you who don’t know, All-star weekend is a weekend held every February by the National Basketball Association, where…

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