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  • Yorick brought fun and education together for Family Weekend with their performance of “Wild and Whirling Words,” written by Shakespeare and Company’s Kevin Coleman and directed by senior Mary Marcil. The small cast of eight performed skits not only to entertain, but also to provide knowledge about the influence and...

    Yorick draws laughter with ‘Wild and Whirling Words’

    Yorick brought fun and education together for Family Weekend with their performance of “Wild and Whirling Words,” written by Shakespeare and Company’s Kevin Coleman and directed by senior Mary Marcil. The small cast of eight performed skits not only to entertain, but also to provide knowledge about the influence and…

  • by Lynn McEnaney   The clang and clatter of dishware at PUBLIC Eat + Drink did nothing to distract the audience of alumni, family, friends, and locals who laughed, smiled, and gasped as the College’s musical theater workshop class performed “Cabaret” on Saturday night. “Cabaret” presents a perspective not often heard:...

    ‘Cabaret’ brings energy to PUBLIC Eat + Drink

    by Lynn McEnaney   The clang and clatter of dishware at PUBLIC Eat + Drink did nothing to distract the audience of alumni, family, friends, and locals who laughed, smiled, and gasped as the College’s musical theater workshop class performed “Cabaret” on Saturday night. “Cabaret” presents a perspective not often heard:…

  • Since returning to the Women’s soccer team from a concussion and broken nose a few weeks ago, Jen Ferrari hasn’t fallen out of her winning form. The Trailblazers shutout the Sage College Gators 3-0 on Monday. The rout began with Ferrari finding the back of the net at  the 15...

    Ferrari returns to provide offense for Women’s Soccer

    Since returning to the Women’s soccer team from a concussion and broken nose a few weeks ago, Jen Ferrari hasn’t fallen out of her winning form. The Trailblazers shutout the Sage College Gators 3-0 on Monday. The rout began with Ferrari finding the back of the net at  the 15…

  • On Monday the Chicago Bears defense proved yet again that not only are they the best defense in the NFL (though statistically they are 6th in yards allowed), but they also are a historic group of shrewd, violent Vikings. They have a league-high 14 interceptions and seven fumble recoveries. If...

    Bears defense terrorizes the NFL

    On Monday the Chicago Bears defense proved yet again that not only are they the best defense in the NFL (though statistically they are 6th in yards allowed), but they also are a historic group of shrewd, violent Vikings. They have a league-high 14 interceptions and seven fumble recoveries. If…

  • After losing the last home game of the season, the Men’s Soccer team bounced back Tuesday night, besting Sage 3-0. The win brings the team to 5-9 overall and, more importantly gives them momentum going into the last regular season game on Friday. Senior Jake McCall tallied the first Trailblazer...

    Men’s soccer looks to finish strong

    After losing the last home game of the season, the Men’s Soccer team bounced back Tuesday night, besting Sage 3-0. The win brings the team to 5-9 overall and, more importantly gives them momentum going into the last regular season game on Friday. Senior Jake McCall tallied the first Trailblazer…

  • Saturday the volleyball team was on the road at Holyoke Community college for a tri-match tournament against both Curry and Bay Path Colleges. The Trailblazers didn’t surrender one match to Curry, but couldn’t win a single one against Bay Path. The rollercoaster up-and-down nature of the weekend captured this season...

    Emotional roller coaster tri-match weekend for the volleyball team

    Saturday the volleyball team was on the road at Holyoke Community college for a tri-match tournament against both Curry and Bay Path Colleges. The Trailblazers didn’t surrender one match to Curry, but couldn’t win a single one against Bay Path. The rollercoaster up-and-down nature of the weekend captured this season…

  • This academic year, the Blazer Bucks program added two more North Adams businesses: The Local and Luma’s Muffin & Mug. James Stakenas, vice president of Administration and Finance, said the addition of these new businesses to the program is part of an on-going effort to get students to go downtown....

    New businesses on board with Blazer Bucks

    This academic year, the Blazer Bucks program added two more North Adams businesses: The Local and Luma’s Muffin & Mug. James Stakenas, vice president of Administration and Finance, said the addition of these new businesses to the program is part of an on-going effort to get students to go downtown….

  • The Freel Library has undergone a technological update. In the spring, the library added Digital Services Librarian Pamela Contakos to its staff. Over the summer, a number of new programs were implemented, such as the “Text a Librarian” program.This allows tudents with questions regarding the library or who need something...

    Library offers new tech services

    The Freel Library has undergone a technological update. In the spring, the library added Digital Services Librarian Pamela Contakos to its staff. Over the summer, a number of new programs were implemented, such as the “Text a Librarian” program.This allows tudents with questions regarding the library or who need something…

  • Ceremonial ribbon cut at Hoosac

  • The Student Government Association (SGA) swore in several newly elected senators and class officers at Monday night’s meeting. President Jason Brown administered the oath of office to five new class officers, including Catt Chaput, 2013 secretary; Jake Powers, 2014 president; Alexandra Kadell, 2016 vice president; Kelsey McGonigle, 2016 secretary; and...

    SGA swears in new senators, officers

    The Student Government Association (SGA) swore in several newly elected senators and class officers at Monday night’s meeting. President Jason Brown administered the oath of office to five new class officers, including Catt Chaput, 2013 secretary; Jake Powers, 2014 president; Alexandra Kadell, 2016 vice president; Kelsey McGonigle, 2016 secretary; and…

  • Boo Bash will return to Berkshire Towers, giving children and families from the community an opportunity to Trick-or-Treat at the campus on Oct. 25. Students are encouraged to get involved by dressing up, handing out candy, or putting on activities and games for the families who visit. Established in 1994,...

    Local children to join College for trick-or-treating

    Boo Bash will return to Berkshire Towers, giving children and families from the community an opportunity to Trick-or-Treat at the campus on Oct. 25. Students are encouraged to get involved by dressing up, handing out candy, or putting on activities and games for the families who visit. Established in 1994,…

  • The College welcomes Dr. Paul Donovan, the newest member of the Wellness Center. Donovan will assume this expanded medical role following the retirement of Dr. Thomas Hyde. Donovan is trained in emergency medicine and sports medicine. He has worked in the MCLA athletic training room since 2009, after the retirement...

    New physician joins Wellness Center team

    The College welcomes Dr. Paul Donovan, the newest member of the Wellness Center. Donovan will assume this expanded medical role following the retirement of Dr. Thomas Hyde. Donovan is trained in emergency medicine and sports medicine. He has worked in the MCLA athletic training room since 2009, after the retirement…

  • by Lauren Coffey Alumni, students, and families will come together this weekend for the MCLA Reunion and Fall Family Weekend. This annual series of events welcomes both alumni and the families of students to come and see what the College has been up to, and to bring the college community...

    Alumni and family to gather for Fall Weekend

    by Lauren Coffey Alumni, students, and families will come together this weekend for the MCLA Reunion and Fall Family Weekend. This annual series of events welcomes both alumni and the families of students to come and see what the College has been up to, and to bring the college community…

  • The College’s Brown Bag Lecture series is an opportunity for professors to look at the way they educate their students. “The Brown Bag series is a great idea, among faculty and staff, to share things important to them, outside of what we teach in the classroom,” said Christopher Himes, Science,...

    Brown Bag lecture series continues

    The College’s Brown Bag Lecture series is an opportunity for professors to look at the way they educate their students. “The Brown Bag series is a great idea, among faculty and staff, to share things important to them, outside of what we teach in the classroom,” said Christopher Himes, Science,…

  • The Student Government Association (SGA) at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has announced the date for this year’s 35th Annual Sam Gomez Classic 5k Road Race to be Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11:30 a.m. Race runner applications are currently available through the organization’s website. The Sam Gomez Classic is...

    Runners wanted for Sam Gomez 5k charity race

    The Student Government Association (SGA) at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has announced the date for this year’s 35th Annual Sam Gomez Classic 5k Road Race to be Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11:30 a.m. Race runner applications are currently available through the organization’s website. The Sam Gomez Classic is…

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