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A Career in the Works: Gover Talks Life On and Off the Links and the Ice

Owen Brown, Editor in Chief October 25, 2023

Despite setting foot on campus for the first time roughly two months ago, Mat Gover ‘27 has already made his mark as an MCLA Trailblazer in historic fashion as a member of the Men’s Golf team. In what...

Photograph by Beacon photographer Johnluke Kunce.

Women’s Soccer Dominates in New Shewcraft Field Home Opener

Owen Brown, Editor in Chief October 24, 2023

Domination was purely what the Women’s Soccer team did during their home opener on the newly renovated Ron Shewcraft Field on Wednesday, September 27. Three goals in just the first ten minutes of the...

E-Board Bio: Owen Brown

E-Board Bio: Owen Brown

Owen Brown, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2023

Hi everyone! My name is Owen Brown, and I will be serving as The Beacon’s Co-Editor-in-Chief for the 2023-24 school year! I am currently a junior, studying Communications with a focus in Broadcast Media,...

A wide view look at the newly renovated Ron Shewcraft Field. Mens and Womens Soccer, Mens Lacrosse, and Softball will call this field home for years to come

A New Era: MCLA Unveils Newly Renovated Shewcraft Field

Owen Brown, Editor in Chief September 30, 2023

After 16 years since Ron Shewcraft Field at the Joe Zavattaro Athletic Complex was renovated, MCLA decided it was time to go out with the old and in with the new, as they recently finished the surface...

Goalie Ryan Taylor 25 kicking the ball back into the field of play. Taylor recently was named starting goalie for the mens team after former goalie Sam Edge 23 left for graduation (via MCLA Athletics).

A Look at the 2023 MCLA Soccer Seasons

Owen Brown, Editor in Chief September 25, 2023

As the school year is in full swing, fall sports are underway as well. In addition, it also begins a new era in the MCLA Soccer program for both the men’s and women’s teams, as they will soon begin...

MCLA Softball Swept in Out-of-Conference Doubleheader Matchup Against Sage

MCLA Softball Swept in Out-of-Conference Doubleheader Matchup Against Sage

Owen Brown, Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Three five-run innings by the Sage College offense served as the dagger during the doubleheader on Thursday afternoon, as they defeat MCLA by final scores of 10-5 and 12-1. With the losses, the Trailblazers...

Sports Roundup: Spring 2023 Seasons

Sports Roundup: Spring 2023 Seasons

Owen Brown, Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Baseball: As the team reaches the halfway point of the regular season, the team sits at a 7-13 record, with a 1-4 record in MASCAC play, and sits in last place within the conference with 20 games left...

*BACON* President Jamie Birge to Join MCLA Baseball for Remainder of 2023 Season

*BACON* President Jamie Birge to Join MCLA Baseball for Remainder of 2023 Season

Owen Brown, Sports Editor April 6, 2023

Disclaimer: The Bacon is the April Fool’s Edition of The Beacon. The following story is purely for entertainment and is NOT meant to be taken as a serious news story! As the MCLA Baseball team begins...

We Sleep in May: A Look at the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament

We Sleep in May: A Look at the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament

Owen Brown, Sports Editor April 6, 2023

During the year, March has a lot of things for people to look forward to, including Saint Patrick’s Day and the arrival of Spring. However, for college sports fans, particularly those who follow men’s...

The Baseball team taking a photo after a win over Colby-Sawyer College. (via MCLA Athletics)

A “Business Trip”: Baseball and Softball Wrap-Up Annual Florida Trip

Owen Brown, Sports Editor March 20, 2023

Spring break for college students serves as a week for students to sit back and relax from the stresses of school. Whether they are returning home to visit family and old friends or going on a trip to...

Student Athletes during the lecture. (photo from MCLA Athletics)

Establishing Team Culture: Beeckman Speaks with MCLA Athletics

Owen Brown, Sports Editor March 9, 2023

On Thursday, March 2, the MCLA Athletics Department welcomed motivational speaker and current team consultant of Western Michigan University, Theresa “Tree” Beeckman, to come and speak with the...

From Baseball Player, Kyle Milligan, to Coach Milligan

From Baseball Player, Kyle Milligan, to Coach Milligan

Owen Brown, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

Things do not always go according to plan. It is a life lesson that current MCLA senior, Kyle Milligan, has had to endure as part of his tenure here. The original plan for him was to be a four-year...

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