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We’re All Doomed! The End of the World Through the Eyes of Daniel Howell

Angelina Clark, Web Editor April 3, 2024

On October 16th, 2009, YouTube creator Daniel Howell (formerly danisnotonfire) uploaded his first ever video, titled “HELLO INTERNET”. This video, a time capsule from the emo-fringed late 2000s, is...

Cover of “Ubuntu”

Ubuntu: An African Philosophy of Justice and Kindness, as told by MCLA Philosophy Professor Paul Nnodim

Angelina Clark, Web Editor March 27, 2024

Simple kindness is something that is, unfortunately, absent in the modern world. In the Western world (referring to Oceania, North America, South America, and Europe) it is very common for individuals...

Welcome Back from The Beacon!!

The Beacon March 18, 2024

Welcome back from Spring Break!! We hope it was a relaxing and fun time. Look forward to more stories this upcoming week!

Alexis Moses and Max Shramko encourage students to know about upcoming elections and hope to educate new voters on how to vote!

What is MASSPIRG Students, and How Are They Helping Society and the Climate?

Angelina Clark, Web Editor February 29, 2024

If one attends MCLA, they are probably familiar with the name MASSPIRG. What may seem like a confusing fee on the tuition bill, MASSPIRG is an advocate for humanity and the climate. MASSPIRG, as stated...

The English and Communications Split

The English and Communications Split

Angelina Clark, Web Editor February 22, 2024

The English and Communications departments, especially those existing at MCLA, have always been closely connected to one another, if not appearing to many students and outsiders as one in the same. The...

Green Day in 1994

Why is Green Day Still Relevant 30 Years After “Dookie”?

Angelina Clark, Web Editor February 12, 2024

Bienvenue à (welcome to) J’adore la Créativité (In English: I Love Creativity) In this column, I will write about various topics involving arts, entertainment, and culture. I aim to focus on unique...

Welcome back from The Beacon!

The Beacon January 21, 2024

The staff at The Beacon want to welcome everyone back to campus, and we are excited to share many more articles with you this semester!

Photo by professor of communications Michael Birch.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance and How Students Can be Allies

Angelina Clark, Web Editor December 8, 2023

On Monday, October 20th, MCLA’s Gender & Sexuality Center and Queer Student Union held the Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience Vigil. In an email sent to all students, written by Ara...

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Student Spotlight: Amoure Joseph ‘23

Angelina Clark, Web Editor November 30, 2023

Of the more than 1000 students that attend MCLA, there are some students that not only engage themselves fully with the coursework, but also across campus in the form of extracurricular activities such...

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22 Years of the Xbox: A Retrospective of the Original Microsoft Console

Angelina Clark, Web Editor November 29, 2023

On November 15, 2023, various social media websites were filled with birthday wishes. “Who were these wishes for?” you may be asking. These wishes were for Microsoft’s original Xbox console, which...

Images Cinema Showcases Diverse Films at Indigenous Peoples Film Festival

Images Cinema Showcases Diverse Films at Indigenous Peoples Film Festival

Angelina Clark, Web Editor November 17, 2023

From Friday, November 10th to Sunday, November 12th, Images Cinema in Williamstown, Massachusetts hosted the first Indigenous Peoples Film Festival in collaboration with SMC Cultural Affairs and the Students...

Photo by Angelina Clark

A Deep Dive into MCLA’s Language Department

Angelina Clark, Web Editor November 9, 2023

¿Habla español? Parli italiano? Parlez-vous français? 你会说普通话吗? а ты говоришь по русски? Do you speak another language? Or, do you just speak English? MCLA’s language...

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