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  • by Ken Rodriguez   Rumor has it that the college has had an issue with students stealing toilet paper from the various bathrooms rounds campus. The thieves have even gone as far to destroy the toilet paper cases in stalls to get their precious wiping tissues, costing the college money....0April 28, 2013

    Invest in toilet paper!

    by Ken Rodriguez   Rumor has it that the college has had an issue with students stealing toilet paper from the various bathrooms rounds campus. The thieves have even gone as far to destroy the toilet paper cases in stalls to get their precious wiping tissues, costing the college money….

  • Today at 3:30 p.m., Public Safety was notified of a non-descript bomb threat on the College campus. This was the first time a bomb threat has occurred at MCLA. Confusion and high emotions ran as students were evacuated to the armory located near The Pitcher’s Mound, at 206 Ashland St....0April 25, 2013

    Local bomb threat: yet to produce suspects

    Today at 3:30 p.m., Public Safety was notified of a non-descript bomb threat on the College campus. This was the first time a bomb threat has occurred at MCLA. Confusion and high emotions ran as students were evacuated to the armory located near The Pitcher’s Mound, at 206 Ashland St….

  • The Student Government Association’s (SGA) newly elected executive board and senators were officially sworn in at Monday night’s meeting. “I look forward to the great things that will be happening for the organization in the future,” Jason Brown said before administering the oath of office and officially swearing in newly...0April 25, 2013

    SGA executive board, senators sworn in

    The Student Government Association’s (SGA) newly elected executive board and senators were officially sworn in at Monday night’s meeting. “I look forward to the great things that will be happening for the organization in the future,” Jason Brown said before administering the oath of office and officially swearing in newly…

  • by Jaimee Melvin   A wearer of many hats on campus, Jake Powers enjoys staying busy. Most recently, Powers was elected president of Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2013-2014 school year. Starting his freshman year as class treasurer, Powers quickly noticed himself taking on responsibilities beyond his position, which...0April 25, 2013

    Powers: business, balance, and leadership

    by Jaimee Melvin   A wearer of many hats on campus, Jake Powers enjoys staying busy. Most recently, Powers was elected president of Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2013-2014 school year. Starting his freshman year as class treasurer, Powers quickly noticed himself taking on responsibilities beyond his position, which…

  • by Matthew Tedesco The 13 classrooms and two lecture halls closing during Bowman Hall renovations will be spread among Murdock Hall, the Center for Science and Innovation, Church Street Center, and Venable, a logistical change the College has been addressing for years, according to Jim Stakenas, vice president of administration...0April 25, 2013

    Classrooms relocate for renovations

    by Matthew Tedesco The 13 classrooms and two lecture halls closing during Bowman Hall renovations will be spread among Murdock Hall, the Center for Science and Innovation, Church Street Center, and Venable, a logistical change the College has been addressing for years, according to Jim Stakenas, vice president of administration…

  • About 400 students, faculty and staff were evacuated from several campus buildings by Public Safety officers Thursday, April 18 after a natural gas leak was reported in the new science building under construction. The gas leak caused no damage and after the 1:05 p.m. evacuation, everyone was allowed to return...0April 25, 2013

    Buildings evacuated during URC

    About 400 students, faculty and staff were evacuated from several campus buildings by Public Safety officers Thursday, April 18 after a natural gas leak was reported in the new science building under construction. The gas leak caused no damage and after the 1:05 p.m. evacuation, everyone was allowed to return…

  • The North Adams Chamber of Commerce and the City of North Adams have announced the 21st Annual Community Day of Service will take place on Saturday, April 27.  Registration will begin in the lower level of Church Street Center at 9:30 a.m., followed by an official welcome and assignments to...0April 25, 2013

    Day of community service to take place Saturday

    The North Adams Chamber of Commerce and the City of North Adams have announced the 21st Annual Community Day of Service will take place on Saturday, April 27.  Registration will begin in the lower level of Church Street Center at 9:30 a.m., followed by an official welcome and assignments to…

  • Over the summer, I went on an intense pop-punk binge. It was a good time at first; I appreciated the tightknit, local community, high energy, and sense of camaraderie at shows. I enjoyed the upbeat and bouncy tunes that perfectly suited late night drives across the state, and how the...0April 25, 2013

    What constitutes a fan, anyway?

    Over the summer, I went on an intense pop-punk binge. It was a good time at first; I appreciated the tightknit, local community, high energy, and sense of camaraderie at shows. I enjoyed the upbeat and bouncy tunes that perfectly suited late night drives across the state, and how the…

  • North Adams State College (NASC) graduate Thomas Donahue will a holding a book signing  to promote his novel titled ‘Fraternal Bonds.’ The event is free and open to the public. “Thomas Donahue was born in Boston, Mass and raised in the city’s West Roxbury neighborhood. His interests include family events,...0April 25, 2013

    NASC grad to hold book signing Saturday

    North Adams State College (NASC) graduate Thomas Donahue will a holding a book signing  to promote his novel titled ‘Fraternal Bonds.’ The event is free and open to the public. “Thomas Donahue was born in Boston, Mass and raised in the city’s West Roxbury neighborhood. His interests include family events,…

  • Faculty and students gathered Tuesday night in the Eldridge faculty lounge to listen to professors share their poetry. Professors Annie Raskin, Jen Augur, Jeff McRae, Donald Washburn, and Ben Jacques all read from their original poetry works and even working poems. Ben Jacques, who organized the event, opened the night...0April 25, 2013

    Faculty presents original poetry

    Faculty and students gathered Tuesday night in the Eldridge faculty lounge to listen to professors share their poetry. Professors Annie Raskin, Jen Augur, Jeff McRae, Donald Washburn, and Ben Jacques all read from their original poetry works and even working poems. Ben Jacques, who organized the event, opened the night…

  • by Jennifer Nault Senior art majors will share their work at Gallery 51 in a reception on April 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  This year’s exhibit focuses on different functions of the brain, titled “Pathways to Perception.” Their art will be on display at the gallery until June...0April 25, 2013

    Seniors debut original art

    by Jennifer Nault Senior art majors will share their work at Gallery 51 in a reception on April 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  This year’s exhibit focuses on different functions of the brain, titled “Pathways to Perception.” Their art will be on display at the gallery until June…

  • David Lee of the Denver Warriors tore his right hip flexor on Saturday during game one against Golden State in the playoffs. This injury will put him out for the rest of playoffs and possibly alter the chances for the warriors to win. The Warriors are currently 3rd in the...0April 25, 2013

    Injuries ruin everything

    David Lee of the Denver Warriors tore his right hip flexor on Saturday during game one against Golden State in the playoffs. This injury will put him out for the rest of playoffs and possibly alter the chances for the warriors to win. The Warriors are currently 3rd in the…

  • The baseball team had two long days on Monday and Tuesday playing double-headers against Framingham and Westfield. Losing 6-0 in both games against Framingham, the College then split against Westfield winning game one 4-2 and losing game two 7-5 after 12 innings. The game against Westfield was played at Joe...0April 25, 2013

    Baseball team loses double-headers

    The baseball team had two long days on Monday and Tuesday playing double-headers against Framingham and Westfield. Losing 6-0 in both games against Framingham, the College then split against Westfield winning game one 4-2 and losing game two 7-5 after 12 innings. The game against Westfield was played at Joe…

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