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Michael DeMarsico (right), with his family. DeMarsico passed away unexpectedly on November 17.
MCLA Mourns: Remembering Michael DeMarsico
The Beacon November 20, 2024

On November 17th, the MCLA community was rocked by the loss of one of its' own. Michael DeMarsico, a beloved member of MCLA’s facilities department,...

Anaïs Duplan presented his lecture "What Lies at the Intersection of Land Ownership and Documentary Poetics" at MOSAIC on Nov. 7.
Land Ownership and Documentary Poetics: Anaïs Duplan’s Lecture at MOSAIC
Anna Najimy, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 19, 2024

On November 7th, MCLA students and faculty, as well as the public of North Adams, gathered for an lecture by Anaïs Duplan (he/they) at the MOSAIC...

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BWN 11/7/24
BWN 11/7/24
The Beacon November 7, 2024

BWN brings you their late October and early November news. This week on BWN, our reporters got inside scoop on all the happenings at MCLA and...

Anaïs Duplan presented his lecture "What Lies at the Intersection of Land Ownership and Documentary Poetics" at MOSAIC on Nov. 7.
Land Ownership and Documentary Poetics: Anaïs Duplan’s Lecture at MOSAIC
Anna Najimy, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 19, 2024

On November 7th, MCLA students and faculty, as well as the public of North Adams, gathered for an lecture by Anaïs Duplan (he/they) at the MOSAIC...

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A team photo of the 2023-24 MCLA Women's Basketball team. The 2024-25 season would be cancelled in large part due to a lack of players on the roster this year.
No Season on the Court: MCLA Announces Cancellation of 2024-25 Women’s Basketball Season
Owen Brown, Editor in Chief • November 17, 2024
Trailblazer Brandon Balcazar '19 clinched a win for MCLA in the final home game of the season for the Men's Soccer team.
A Last-Minute Masterpiece: Men’s Soccer Seals a Home Win with a Final-Second Goal
Ainslie Lafko, Copy Editor • November 14, 2024
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Students gather by the temporary Rage Room outside the Amlser Campus Center.
Breaking Stress: How MCLA’s Rage Room Helped Students Tackle Midterms
Karen Yamada, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024

Midterms at MCLA are a notoriously stressful time for students. With multiple exams, assignments, and projects demanding attention, it’s easy...

All equipment used while investigation MCLA. From left to right: 3 EMF readers, vibration box, communicator, and another EMF reader
The Night of the Paranormal
Lucas Smith, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

With the spooky season upon us, students all across campus are eager to get into the spooky spirit. However, what if the "spooky" is real, and...

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