Food Insecurity, or a lack of adequate food (as defined by the USDA), is an unfortunately common issue not only in the US, with 54 Million Americans being considered food insecure, particularly among college...
Now that the leaves have fallen and the air has begun to chill, MCLA’s Women’s Hockey team is preparing for its first-ever season. Along with the return of the Men’s Hockey team, which is making...
In a meeting that attempted to set a positive and transformational tone for this upcoming year, the Student Government Association (SGA) convened on September 12, 2023, with an agenda brimming with optimism,...
“Become a leader."
As college students we have heard this phrase since the application season of our senior year of high school. Making your mark on your campus, and becoming a leader within your community...
Hi Y'all! My name is Jaden (he/they), and I am the Social Media Manager for The Beacon. Currently, I study English and Communications with concentrations in Creative Writing and Journalism. I began my...
The BORG or Black Out Rage Gallon has been sweeping college campuses around the nation for the last few months. Since its inception in late 2018, the sugary sweet alcoholic drink has exponentially grown...
Who doesn’t love adorable baby animals? This question lies at the heart of one of SAC’s most popular recurring events, Enchanted Animals.
The student-led event featured a baby cow, chickens, geese,...
“I am You.” Three words have stuck since Joe Dwinell visited MCLA for the Hardman Lecture series. Dwinell repeated this phrase numerous times throughout his visit to the Beacon meeting and his...
The MCLA Theatre Department is presenting its first musical since the pandemic, and it is not one to miss.
According to the department, URINETOWN features the story of “a dystopian city, (with)...
If anyone exemplifies MCLA’s mission statement to cultivate “excellence in learning and teaching, innovative scholarship, intellectual creativity, public service, applied knowledge, and active...
