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Student Spotlight: Amoure Joseph ‘23

Angelina Clark, Web Editor November 30, 2023

Of the more than 1000 students that attend MCLA, there are some students that not only engage themselves fully with the coursework, but also across campus in the form of extracurricular activities such...

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A Deep Dive into MCLA’s Language Department

Angelina Clark, Web Editor November 9, 2023

¿Habla español? Parli italiano? Parlez-vous français? 你会说普通话吗? а ты говоришь по русски? Do you speak another language? Or, do you just speak English? MCLA’s language...

Feeding A Campus: The Food Pantry

Feeding A Campus: The Food Pantry

Jaden Jackson , Staff Writer November 3, 2023

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...

Dr. Birch recently spoke with The Beacon about the issues being faced by the Comm. department, as well as potential solutions. (Photo from mcla.edu)

Professor Birch and The Beacon: Discussing the Relationship Between MCLA’s Student Newspaper and Professors

Angelina Clark, Web Editor October 31, 2023
“We have a community of people, and that community needs to be served effectively,” Birch highlights, “and what I’m interested in seeing is that this isn’t a question of it anything other than good journalism, with good writing, with good storytelling, observing all of the First Amendment rights that people have to address all stories in an open and transparent way.”
Hand in Hand: A Symbolic Journey Through Friendship and Feminism at Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum

Hand in Hand: A Symbolic Journey Through Friendship and Feminism at Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum

Karesha Graham, Reporter/ BWN EP October 24, 2023

In a recent interview, James Capuzzi, the Executive Director of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, shared insights into the creation and significance of the museum's latest exhibit, "Hand in Hand."...

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Harvesting Happiness: MCLA’s Farmers Market Cultivates Community Well-being with USDA Grant and Gift Card Extravaganza

Karesha Graham, Reporter October 23, 2023

MCLA's campus is about to get a whole lot tastier, thanks to the Farmers Market hosted by Berkshire Bounty and Berkshire Grown. And guess what? The USDA Regional Food Systems Partnership Grant is throwing...

Navigate

Navigate

Madi Ogorzalek, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

As the school year began, a technological change swept the MCLA campus, with an uptick in the usage of programs such as Navigate, a program allowing for better connections between students, faculty, and...

Alumni Shannon Welch Sheds a Light on Life After College

Alumni Shannon Welch Sheds a Light on “Life After College”

Macayla Flanigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2023

On the afternoon of September 19th, the Environmental Science department's Entering Student Seminar course, taught by Daniel Shustack — Professor of Environmental Science, met in CSI for pizza and a...

English and Communications Department Welcomes New Social Media Manager

English and Communications Department Welcomes New Social Media Manager

Aurora Bullett, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

The MCLA English and Communications department is starting off the fall semester with a brand new Social Media Manager. Ash Muzzillo ‘25 is new to the school and the English department with this being...

Catching Up With MCLA Confessions: The Past, Present, and Future

Catching Up With MCLA Confessions: The Past, Present, and Future

Angelina Clark, Web Editor September 29, 2023

The internet, and social media in particular, is a vital part of the modern college student’s life. For many, checking social media timelines is the first thing they do after waking up, and the last...

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Goodbye Maple, Hello Joey

Madelyn Ogorzalek, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

In a dark corner of the Amsler Campus Center’s third floor sits office 318, a now bleak space with nothing inhabiting it, a stark contrast to the student excitement that once filled the room.  This...

Maple’s First Birthday Party: Dogs Upon Dogs

Maple’s First Birthday Party: Dogs Upon Dogs

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 23, 2023

On Wednesday, April 12, Maple, the campus comfort dog, celebrated her first birthday with around six other canine friends and plenty of students. What better way to spend your afternoon than being surrounded...

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