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President Trump signs executive orders on January 22, 2025, to roll back federal diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
A New Era for DEI: MCLA’s Path Forward After Federal Policy Changes
Toni Basil, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025

On January 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order, aimed at dismantling what he described as “radical and wasteful government...

Dr. Hussein Rashid and Ali Noamany in discussion at the Muslim Gala on December 7th
Muslim Community Gala Brings Public Awareness to War in Gaza
Fallon Maloney, Managing Editor • February 16, 2025

It’s been nearly 16 months since the war in Gaza began, but less Americans are paying attention than ever. Whether desensitized by constant...

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BWN 2/7/24
BWN 2/7/24
The Beacon February 7, 2025

BWN is back with our first episode of the spring semester. This week on BWN, our reporters got inside scoop on all the happenings at MCLA and...

Dr. Hussein Rashid and Ali Noamany in discussion at the Muslim Gala on December 7th
Muslim Community Gala Brings Public Awareness to War in Gaza
Fallon Maloney, Managing Editor • February 16, 2025

It’s been nearly 16 months since the war in Gaza began, but less Americans are paying attention than ever. Whether desensitized by constant...

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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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The Gender and Sexuality Center's event advertisement.
GSC’s Gents Collaborate with Television and Film Society to View Fight Club
Traizen Griffith, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024

Despite its name, “Don’t Talk About Fight Club," a recent event here at MCLA, left attendees empowered to discuss it. The "Fight Club" movie...

MCLA Theater's cast of "Measure for Measure" in action.
Medieval to Modern Politics: MCLA’s Measure for Measure production
Fallon Maloney, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

While preparing for their premiere of Measure for Measure, a classic from William Shakespeare, MCLA’s theater students found the medieval context...

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