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Associate Professor Hannah Haynes recently launched her new book “Deflecting Whiteness: co-opting Black and Latinx Identity Politics.”
MCLA Professor Hannah Haynes Holds Launch for New Book
December 12, 2022
SGA: Maple, The New Multicultural Center, & Opportunities for Students
SGA: Maple, The New Multicultural Center, & Opportunities for Students
December 12, 2022
MCLA is currently looking to hire a new faculty member to oversee study abroad.
MCLA Looks to Create Expanded Study Abroad Position
December 12, 2022
The 14 alumni together after the reading.
Alumni Share Original Creative Writing Pieces at Reading Event
December 12, 2022
SGA: Student Leadership, Townhouse Construction, and Attendance Policies
SGA: Student Leadership, Townhouse Construction, and Attendance Policies
November 20, 2022
Randy Adams ready to take a swing during the Trailblazers trip to Florida last season. (photo via MCLA Baseball)
Adams Returns for One Last Swing
December 12, 2022
Edge transferred to MCLA in 2019 to play soccer, and has made his mark on the team ever since.
From Hobart to MCLA, Edge reflects on time as student athlete
December 12, 2022
Jamari Young ‘23, better known on campus as Jam Sauce, is a senior at MCLA and an aspiring musician. He uploads his music for his fans to hear on SoundCloud, and plans to continue pursuing music after he graduates.
Meet Aspiring Student Musician, Jam Sauce
December 5, 2022
The strawberry banana smoothie, also known as “Berkshire’s Best”, is the businesses best selling flavor so far. (photo by chloe Golebiewski)
Love Smoothies and Supporting Local Businesses? Check Out Berkshire Blends
November 10, 2022
Curt Nitzsche 23 previously played on the Mens Tennis team, and has now found a passion in being MCLAs new sports statistician.
After Tennis Program Got Cut, Nitzche Found Other Ways to Be Involved With Sports
October 31, 2022
Super Smash Bros. is a crossover fighting game series published by Nintendo, available to play across multiple platforms and featuring characters from many beloved series.
Video Games Club hosts first day of Super Smash Brothers Tournament
December 12, 2022
Students were able to take part in the Fine and Performing Arts winter recital for the first time since the before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fine and Performing Arts Department Holds First Winter Recital Since COVID
December 6, 2022
Jheneay Watkins ‘24 (The Ringmaster), Rachel Lamarre ‘25 (Prince Ferdinand), and Ysabel Cardona ‘25 (Miranda) during a scene of “The Tempest.” (photo by Karesha Graham)
Theatre Department Kicks Off 2022-2023 Season with “The Tempest”
November 10, 2022
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
November 10, 2022
Wang Chen is MCLA’s artist-in-residence for the next nine months, and recently gave a lecture describing their art and to give advice to aspiring artists. (Photo by Johnluke Kunce)
Artist-in-Residence Wang Chen Gives Advice to Student Artists in Lecture
October 31, 2022
Kristie Zator ‘26 driving through traffic as she looks for a layup.
Despite Slow Start, Women’s Basketball Remains Determined and Hopeful
December 12, 2022
Randy Adams ready to take a swing during the Trailblazers trip to Florida last season. (photo via MCLA Baseball)
Adams Returns for One Last Swing
December 12, 2022
Edge transferred to MCLA in 2019 to play soccer, and has made his mark on the team ever since.
From Hobart to MCLA, Edge reflects on time as student athlete
December 12, 2022
The 10 seniors of the Women’s Soccer Team posing for a photo on Senior Day. Photographed from left to right: Em Marlay-Wright, Katelyn Piccolo, Savanna Amaral, Sophie Elser, Sarah Tomczyk, Jillian Currier, Claudia Bresett, Jess Halverson, Skyelyn Haynes, and Alyssa Porter. (photo from MCLA Athletics)
Senior Day Loss Wraps Up the 2022 Women’s Soccer Season
November 10, 2022
Reece Racette ‘23 during the Men’s Basketball pre-season game against SUNY Adirondack. The Trailblazers lost the game by five points. (photo by Johnluke Kunce)
Young Roster, Hard Work Crucial to Upcoming Men’s Basketball Season
November 10, 2022
As finals week approaches, many students are beginning to feel that familiar anixety and academic burnout. Just remember that you’re almost done!
Powering Through the Final Weeks of the Fall Semester
December 4, 2022
Thanksgiving break is rapidly approaching, marking the final stretch of the fall semester for college students. (photo from Unsplash)
Students Looking Forward to Rest and Relaxation Over Break
November 20, 2022
Celebrities in Hollywood often end up being forgiven for any wrongdoings because of their influence over the general public. Should this change? Should we hold influencers to a higher standard?
Do Celebrities Deserve Second Chances?
November 10, 2022
Senior year can be challenging, there’s no denying that. It’s a constant battle between being ready to be done with school, but also terrified of what comes after.
MCLA Class of 2023 Falls Victim to Senioritis
October 31, 2022

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