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How Successions Final Season is Already its Best

How Succession’s Final Season is Already its Best

Jillian Currier, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2023

This review contains spoilers, proceed with caution! Succession is one of those TV shows that you hear all about online and from random friends until you finally feel the FOMO and become pressured enough...

Queer Student Union Holds Annual Drag Dance

Queer Student Union Holds Annual Drag Dance

Tonimarie Basil, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

There are plenty of clubs and organizations that host events multiple times throughout a year or semester, but our Queer Student Union only hosts a Drag Dance once every year. Queer Student Union, or...

Dance Co. Presents Spring Showcase

Dance Co. Presents Spring Showcase

Aurora Bullett, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

On April 14th at 7pm in the Church Street MCLA’s Dance Company performed their Spring Showcase for an audience of MCLA students, faculty, and North Adams community members. The showcase featured sixteen...

Enchanted Animals Comes Back to MCLA

Enchanted Animals Comes Back to MCLA

Jaden Jackson , Staff Writer April 6, 2023

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,...

Just Some Self-Care, Dont Mind Me

Just Some Self-Care, Don’t Mind Me

Tonimarie Basil, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

On March 25th in Sullivan Lounge, the Student Activities Council (SAC) held an event centered around self-care. From six to eight, there was a relaxed atmosphere around the room, and everyone was letting...

Collage Workshop Emphasizes Creative Freedom

Collage Workshop Emphasizes Creative Freedom

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

The Collage Workshop was held March 25th within the Gallery 51 space on Main Street. Master collage artists Todd Bartel and Niki Haynes oversaw the event, which kicked off with both artists discussing...

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...

The 2023 Oscars: Exactly as Expected

The 2023 Oscars: Exactly as Expected

Jillian Currier, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 16, 2023

Of course, I’m referencing the Oscars here, which is always jam packed with so many celebs and fun cameos that even if you aren’t a big movie fan, it would still be entertaining to sit down and watch...

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,...

Tabletop and Video Games Club Creates Connections Despite Weather

Tabletop and Video Games Club Creates Connections Despite Weather

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

Despite the early March snowstorm that blew through on the 3rd, cancelling many weekend events on the 4th, the Tabletop and Video Games Club still hosted their Jackbox event through Discord, an online...

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SGA Brings the Carnival to MCLA

Angelina Clark, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

Many students may be feeling the woes of winter, but MCLA’s Student Government Association (SGA) aims to combat that with Winter Week. Winter Week is a week of exciting events for students to attend...

First Bites: March’s Food Filled First Friday

First Bites: March’s Food Filled First Friday

Ashley DelRatez, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

On Friday, March 3rd, a variety of businesses, gallery spaces, and restaurants participated in downtown North Adams’ monthly First Friday. The theme of this First Friday was First Bites, combining local...

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