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Anaïs Duplan presented his lecture "What Lies at the Intersection of Land Ownership and Documentary Poetics" at MOSAIC on Nov. 7.

Land Ownership and Documentary Poetics: Anaïs Duplan’s Lecture at MOSAIC

Anna Najimy, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 19, 2024

On November 7th, MCLA students and faculty, as well as the public of North Adams, gathered for an lecture by Anaïs Duplan (he/they) at the MOSAIC Event Space, located at 49 Main Street in North Adams. ...

Poetry Collective co-founder and president Matt Lewellyn listens to spoken word poetry at the club's workshop on Oct. 29th.

Speak Out: The Poetry Collective’s Spoken Word Workshop

Kate Zelkowitz, Web Editor November 13, 2024

In the quiet darkness of Bowman Hall, after classes had ended for the day on Tuesday, October 29th, there was lighthearted cheer and laughter coming from room 205. Inside, members of the Poetry Collective,...

Participants from the URSCA conference pose outside the Center for Science and Innovation here at MCLA.

Exploring Knowledge and Creativity: MCLA Hosts the 2024 Northeast URSCA Conference

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer November 9, 2024

Recently, MCLA hosted the Northeast Regional Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity (URSCA) Conference from October 15–26, 2024. Organized as part of the Council of Public Liberal...

Amos Kennedy prepares the printing press for use during the Day of Dialogue at MCLA.

Printing and Citizenship: Amos Kennedy’s Anti-Racist Art

Fallon Maloney, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

  Recently this past month, during MCLA's annual Day of Dialogue, letterpress printer Amos Kennedy invited MCLA students and faculty to engage in crucial conversation around racism within our country:...

Shela Levante, one of the presenters for this year's Annual Day of Dialogue at MCLA, led a session highlighting the MMIW crisis and ways students can help.

Are You Press Worthy? The Silent Epidemic of Missing Indigenous Women

Anna Najimy, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 4, 2024

During MCLA's recent annual Day of Dialogue, taking place on October 23rd, MCLA students, faculty, and staff gathered for a discussion led by Shela Levante that highlighted a social crisis often overlooked...

Amos Kennedy Jr. is a letterpress printer from Detroit. His work is on walls around the world.

Not Dead Yet: Letterpress Printing’s Amos Kennedy

Kate Zelkowitz, Web Editor October 29, 2024

In a world gone digital, print media is talked about like an endangered species on the brink of extinction. Paperless is the name of the game in most industries, as they work feverishly to stay current....

Like Magic art exhibit at MASS MoCA, curated by Alexandra Foradas.

Exploring Visual Art and Technology: Alexandra Foradas’ Lecture at MOSAIC Event Space

Anna Najimy, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

On October 16, 2024, Alexandra Foradas presented "Technologies of Magic: Contemporary Artists and Rituals, Talismans, and Folklore" at the MOSAIC Event Space in North Adams. The MOSAIC Event Space,...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Change with Meaning for College Students

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Change with Meaning for College Students

Anna Najimy, Staff Writer October 26, 2024

The second Monday of October recently passed and an increasing number of states, cities, and institutions have officially recognized the occasion as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, in place of Columbus Day. ...

An new MCLA student adds their handprint to the rock outside Mark Hopkins Hall.

Set in Stone: New Students Make Their Mark at MCLA

Kate Zelkowitz, Web Editor October 25, 2024

Take a walk by Mark Hopkins Hall and you’re sure to notice a brand-new, colorful addition to your surroundings. Across from the main entrance, a large rock is now sporting a fresh white coat of paint,...

Cheyenne Laszo steps into a new role at MCLA this semester as Head Coach of the college's Esports team.

Welcome MCLA’s First Esports Coach: Cheyenne Laszlo

Lucas Smith, Staff Writer October 19, 2024

With the ever-growing popularity of video gaming, since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, MCLA has capitalized on the rise of Esports and created a dedicated Esports team. There are a variety of games...

Noelle Howland, Chief Manager of No Paws Left Behind Animal Shelter in North Adams.

Adopt, Don’t Shop: Meet the Woman behind North Adams’ Animal Shelter

Fallon Maloney, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Would you call yourself a dog or cat person? Currently, 65.1 million households in America have at least one dog, and about 46.5 million houses have cats. These numbers are staggering when looked at...

Resources were available in Freel Library during MCLA's Mental Health Resource Fair on October 10, 2024.

MCLA World Mental Health Day Resource Fair

Mariposa Ribon, Features Editor October 16, 2024

Mental health comes across as a very taboo concept to many people. In plenty of households, it is not a common topic of conversation, and can even be brushed aside or forbidden. “Mental”, defined...

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