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  • MCLA is looking towards the future with its latest campaign, Sowing Seeds for Success. The campaign, designed to bring in donations for scholarships and school initiatives, was launched on Oct. 3. “It really is about investing in the institution,” President Mary Grant said. According to Grant, philanthropy is the focus...0October 11, 2012

    College launches multi-million dollar fundraising campaign

    MCLA is looking towards the future with its latest campaign, Sowing Seeds for Success. The campaign, designed to bring in donations for scholarships and school initiatives, was launched on Oct. 3. “It really is about investing in the institution,” President Mary Grant said. According to Grant, philanthropy is the focus…

  • During the 2013 spring semester, the College will be offering three travel courses. These courses will teach students about a country’s history and culture, and will include a trip abroad during Spring Break in March. The following will be offered: a Spain travel course taught by Modern Language Professor Graziana...0October 11, 2012

    Professors offering array of travel courses

    During the 2013 spring semester, the College will be offering three travel courses. These courses will teach students about a country’s history and culture, and will include a trip abroad during Spring Break in March. The following will be offered: a Spain travel course taught by Modern Language Professor Graziana…

  • Howard Kurtz will be joining the MCLA campus on Wednesday, Oct. 17at 7:00 p.m. at Church Street Center to discuss his career as a journalist as part of the Hardman Lecture Series. Kurtz is a journalist for CNN, as well as the host of “Reliable Sources”, a news media critique...0October 11, 2012

    Media analyst to address College

    Howard Kurtz will be joining the MCLA campus on Wednesday, Oct. 17at 7:00 p.m. at Church Street Center to discuss his career as a journalist as part of the Hardman Lecture Series. Kurtz is a journalist for CNN, as well as the host of “Reliable Sources”, a news media critique…

  • With the state deadline for voter registration in the upcoming national elections just nine days away, students on college campuses across the state launched an unprecedented online and on-the-ground campaign to mobilize young voters to the polls.  This effort leverages the strengths of traditional on-the-ground voter mobilization, in coordination with...0October 11, 2012

    Students launch final push as voter registration deadline nears

    With the state deadline for voter registration in the upcoming national elections just nine days away, students on college campuses across the state launched an unprecedented online and on-the-ground campaign to mobilize young voters to the polls.  This effort leverages the strengths of traditional on-the-ground voter mobilization, in coordination with…

  • Here only for a short time, “Jerry’s Map,” created by artist Jerry Gratzinger, will be on display at Mass MoCA’s Hunter Center until Sunday, Oct. 14. “It’s really a little bit of everything,” Gratzinger said about his exhibit. “Everything from repitographs, press type, ballpoint, ruling pens, everything.” Encompassing over 2,600...0October 11, 2012

    MoCA unfurls ‘Jerry’s Map’ exhibit for a limited time

    Here only for a short time, “Jerry’s Map,” created by artist Jerry Gratzinger, will be on display at Mass MoCA’s Hunter Center until Sunday, Oct. 14. “It’s really a little bit of everything,” Gratzinger said about his exhibit. “Everything from repitographs, press type, ballpoint, ruling pens, everything.” Encompassing over 2,600…

  • For Jessica Park, the world was confusing and frightning because of her autism. Through her artwork she is able to better express her emotions to the world. “A World Transformed: The Art of Jessica Park” is the the most recent contribution from the Jessica Park Project and Fine and Performing Arts Professor Anthony Gengarelly. “In the...0October 11, 2012

    Professors to publish book about artist with autism

    For Jessica Park, the world was confusing and frightning because of her autism. Through her artwork she is able to better express her emotions to the world. “A World Transformed: The Art of Jessica Park” is the the most recent contribution from the Jessica Park Project and Fine and Performing Arts Professor Anthony Gengarelly. “In the…

  • The stage bore only an antique table and a wash of blue light until, introduced by Jonathan Secor, Berkshire Cultural Resource Center director, Conor Lovett took to the stage as he performed a one-man rendition of Herman Melville’s novel, “Moby Dick,” put on by MCLA Presents! Lovett, an internationally renowned...0October 11, 2012

    Irish actor Conor Lovett performs at Church Street Center

    The stage bore only an antique table and a wash of blue light until, introduced by Jonathan Secor, Berkshire Cultural Resource Center director, Conor Lovett took to the stage as he performed a one-man rendition of Herman Melville’s novel, “Moby Dick,” put on by MCLA Presents! Lovett, an internationally renowned…

  • Paul Miranda plopped himself on to the library bench, the sun reflecting in his black-rimmed glasses. He wore his light black jacket and red sweatpants, with his school bag adorned on his back. Miranda, 21, is an English/Communications major with a concentration in writing. He specifically likes to write poetry,...0October 11, 2012

    Paul Miranda: A plethora of talents

    Paul Miranda plopped himself on to the library bench, the sun reflecting in his black-rimmed glasses. He wore his light black jacket and red sweatpants, with his school bag adorned on his back. Miranda, 21, is an English/Communications major with a concentration in writing. He specifically likes to write poetry,…

  • As I was wandering the beautifully vivid halls of MassMoCA last weekend on a Saturday afternoon, I found many exhibits and art pieces quite stunning, however the most shocking thing was the lack of MCLA students in the throngs Museum goers. I only saw two other MCLA students in my...0October 11, 2012

    Mass MoCA: under-utilized by MCLA students?

    As I was wandering the beautifully vivid halls of MassMoCA last weekend on a Saturday afternoon, I found many exhibits and art pieces quite stunning, however the most shocking thing was the lack of MCLA students in the throngs Museum goers. I only saw two other MCLA students in my…

  • Toward the end of the first half Rajon Rondo dribbled the ball, scanning the court for an open team-mate. When he didn’t find one, he did something that should have made Celtics fans jump out of their seat. Eyeing the hoop, the young point guard took one last dribble and nailed a three-pointer. Former Celtic Brian Scallabrine, who commentated...0October 11, 2012

    Celtics start 2013 campaign

    Toward the end of the first half Rajon Rondo dribbled the ball, scanning the court for an open team-mate. When he didn’t find one, he did something that should have made Celtics fans jump out of their seat. Eyeing the hoop, the young point guard took one last dribble and nailed a three-pointer. Former Celtic Brian Scallabrine, who commentated…

  • The Men’s soccer team has been through a tumultuous week, most recently dropping a defensive battle to the Fitchburg State Falcons 1-0.This was another tough match as each team struggled to score throughout both halves. The game went into overtime. Fitchburg junior Carmen Bordonaro scored in the ninety-sixth minute, leading...0October 11, 2012

    Men’s soccer drops tight game to Fitchburg

    The Men’s soccer team has been through a tumultuous week, most recently dropping a defensive battle to the Fitchburg State Falcons 1-0.This was another tough match as each team struggled to score throughout both halves. The game went into overtime. Fitchburg junior Carmen Bordonaro scored in the ninety-sixth minute, leading…

  • It was a successful week at Shewcraft Field for the Women’s Soccer team. After falling to Framingham State, the Trailblazers rocked the net with back-to-back shutouts at home. The Trailblazers dominated the field offensively and defensively, getting chance after chance against Lyndon State. At 27 minutes Jen Ferrari knocked in a head goal, and at 38 minutes goal keeper Danielle Heinsohn...0October 11, 2012

    Soccer scores shutouts

    It was a successful week at Shewcraft Field for the Women’s Soccer team. After falling to Framingham State, the Trailblazers rocked the net with back-to-back shutouts at home. The Trailblazers dominated the field offensively and defensively, getting chance after chance against Lyndon State. At 27 minutes Jen Ferrari knocked in a head goal, and at 38 minutes goal keeper Danielle Heinsohn…

  • by Maci Estrella   Tuesday night the Women’s tennis team bested Anna Maria to earn their second straight win, showing signs that the young team is beginning to gel towards the end of the season. MCLA opened the match with two doubles wins from the duo’s of sophomore Megan Holmes...0October 11, 2012

    Tennis finds success

    by Maci Estrella   Tuesday night the Women’s tennis team bested Anna Maria to earn their second straight win, showing signs that the young team is beginning to gel towards the end of the season. MCLA opened the match with two doubles wins from the duo’s of sophomore Megan Holmes…

  • The Volleyball team earned their first MASCAC victory on Monday against Mass Maritime, pairing that win with another against Becker, sweeping the tri-match and earning their second and third wins in a row. The first match of the day pitted MCLA against Becker College, who the Trailblazers bested September 15th...0October 11, 2012

    Volleyball serves up a win

    The Volleyball team earned their first MASCAC victory on Monday against Mass Maritime, pairing that win with another against Becker, sweeping the tri-match and earning their second and third wins in a row. The first match of the day pitted MCLA against Becker College, who the Trailblazers bested September 15th…

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    Photo Essay: The Ramble up Mt. Greylock

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