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Bone Valley: 30 Year Fight for Justice

Bone Valley: 30 Year Fight for Justice

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 16, 2023

A Florida murder case that began in the mid to late 1980s has recently resurfaced and is full of twists and turns.  To avoid hours of screen time, I’ve taken up listening to podcasts, specifically...

SZAs SOS Tour: A Next Level Concert Experience

SZA’s SOS Tour: A Next Level Concert Experience

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 9, 2023

There’s nothing like listening to an album after you’ve seen it live, there’s new energy and emotions put into the songs that weren't there before, but SZA brought a new life to her newest album,...

MCLA Fake News Account Takes Over Campus Community

MCLA Fake News Account Takes Over Campus Community

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 2, 2023

Another concealed identity MCLA Instagram (not affiliated with MCLA) is starting to get some recognition on campus with its comical and relatable news headlines. “The purpose of the account is to...

Outer Banks is one of the most popular shows in the world right now following the release of its highly anticipated third season. Should the show continue on for additional seasons, or is it time to wrap things up?

An Honest (and Possibly Controversial) Review of Outer Banks Season Three

Lily Richard, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 2, 2023

This review of Outer Banks Season 3 contains spoilers! Ten episodes and about nine hours of me sitting on the edge of my seat later, I must talk about the new season of “Outer Banks.” After only...

Protecting Your Peace: Take Care of Yourself

Protecting Your Peace: Take Care of Yourself

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 16, 2023

I’m not sure when asking how school is going or what your plan to do afterward became the immediate silence filler for everyone having a conversation with a student. Sufficient time for schoolwork,...

The club hasn’t had less than two shows in a year in over twenty years.

Dance Company’s Resurgence Post-Covid

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 16, 2023

The MCLA Dance Company is hoping for its biggest show yet in its first upcoming showcase this year. “It’s the first time in about 20-something years that Dance Co. has been around that there...

SGA: Maple, The New Multicultural Center, & Opportunities for Students

SGA: Maple, The New Multicultural Center, & Opportunities for Students

Lily Richard, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

SGA has been experiencing a shortage of student involvement but is expecting more of a presence with incoming freshmen in the foreseeable future. “We had a lot of students interested in our election...

MCLA is currently looking to hire a new faculty member to oversee study abroad.

MCLA Looks to Create Expanded Study Abroad Position

Lily Richard, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

MCLA is looking forward to a new focus on studying abroad but its new leader has big shoes to fill. “The role that we’re thinking about is a much bigger role than we’ve had in the past, which...

MCLA’s Radiology program is looking to expand their outreach into the North Adams community and also prepare students for careers in the field. (photo by Lily Richard)

Radiology Program Aims to Prepare Students for Successful Careers

Lily Richard, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

The Radiology program is focusing on the success of its students and hopes to have a positive impact on the local medical community. “All of our students that graduated last semester had job offers...

Artist Jake Blount uses his music to tell the stories of black and indigineous communities, and emphasizes the importance of learning the history behind the songs. (photo by Johnluke Kunce)

Black and Queer Artist Jake Blount Gives Historically Inspired Concert

Lily Richard, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

A journey through historically inspired music was led by one artist, his violin, and his banjo at the Church Street Center. There was a positive student and community turnout for instrumentalist,...

MCLA Confessions has become a very well-known Instagram page where students can anonymously submit confessions.

Exclusive: MCLA Confessions Page Gives Anonymous Interview

Lily Richard, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

The campus MCLA Confessions Instagram page (not affiliated with MCLA) aims to post unique, funny, or beneficial things for the community but MCLA students have mixedfeelings. “We make sure not...

SGA: Travel Courses, RASM Duties, Nursing, and More

SGA: Travel Courses, RASM Duties, Nursing, and More

Lily Richard, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

Student concerns with class attendance penalizations, twenty-four-hour RASM duties, travel courses, and the state of Greek life were all discussed at the previous two SGA meetings.  On September 26,...

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