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Student Financial Services Clerk, Becky Lincoln, processes paperwork at MCLA’s SFS office in Eldridge Hall.
The FAFSA Fiasco: What Happened Last Year?
November 2, 2024
On August 28, MCLA officially announced the partnership with officially licensed vender, Influxer.
NIL Comes to MCLA with Partnership of Influxer
October 22, 2024
MCLA Athletics Teams Up with TicketSmarter: A New Era of Ticketing and Fan Experience Begins
MCLA Athletics Teams Up with TicketSmarter: A New Era of Ticketing and Fan Experience Begins
October 21, 2024
Mat Gover '27, of Atkinson, NH, won this year's MASCAC golf tournament, earning back-to-back titles.
MCLA Golf’s Stellar Season: Gover Leads All-Conference Honors
October 18, 2024
The War on Drugs: Berkshire Harm Reduction Visits MCLA
October 4, 2024
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
November 13, 2024
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
November 9, 2024
Amos Kennedy prepares the printing press for use during the Day of Dialogue at MCLA.
Printing and Citizenship: Amos Kennedy’s Anti-Racist Art
November 6, 2024
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
November 4, 2024
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
October 29, 2024
Students gather by the temporary Rage Room outside the Amlser Campus Center.
Breaking Stress: How MCLA’s Rage Room Helped Students Tackle Midterms
November 3, 2024
All equipment used while investigation MCLA. From left to right: 3 EMF readers, vibration box, communicator, and another EMF reader
The Night of the Paranormal
October 31, 2024
Mannie McBride, Chief Editor of Spires, announces the next poet up to the stage.
Spires Open Mic Night Brings Artists Together
October 30, 2024
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
October 29, 2024
The welcome sign at Freel Library's Midterm Monster Mash Study Session.
Midterm Monster Mash Study Night: A Spooky Good Time for Academic Success
October 27, 2024
A team photo of the 2023-24 MCLA Women's Basketball team. The 2024-25 season would be cancelled in large part due to a lack of players on the roster this year.
No Season on the Court: MCLA Announces Cancellation of 2024-25 Women’s Basketball Season
November 17, 2024
Trailblazer Brandon Balcazar '19 clinched a win for MCLA in the final home game of the season for the Men's Soccer team.
A Last-Minute Masterpiece: Men’s Soccer Seals a Home Win with a Final-Second Goal
November 14, 2024
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
October 19, 2024
Mat Gover '27, of Atkinson, NH, won this year's MASCAC golf tournament, earning back-to-back titles.
MCLA Golf’s Stellar Season: Gover Leads All-Conference Honors
October 18, 2024
MCLA women's volleyball huddles up.
MCLA Volleyball Rallies in a Close Defeat Against Bay Path University
October 15, 2024
Reclaiming Lost Narratives: MCLA Day of Dialogue 2024
Reclaiming Lost Narratives: MCLA Day of Dialogue 2024
October 2, 2024
Photo credit to @danielhowell on Instagram
We’re All Doomed! The End of the World Through the Eyes of Daniel Howell
April 3, 2024
Green Day in 1994
Why is Green Day Still Relevant 30 Years After “Dookie”?
February 12, 2024
Photo from Rhode Island Comic Con | Facebook.
Nerds in New England: My Experience at Rhode Island Comic Con
November 8, 2023
An Open Letter to Students
An Open Letter to Students
November 1, 2023
Staff Bio: Madi Ogorzalek
Staff Bio: Madi Ogorzalek
October 4, 2023
Staff Bio: Jaden
Staff Bio: Jaden
October 2, 2023
E-Board Bio: Owen Brown
E-Board Bio: Owen Brown
October 2, 2023
Staff Bio: Mac
Staff Bio: Mac
October 2, 2023
Staff Bio: Aurora
Staff Bio: Aurora
September 26, 2023
Photograph by Beacon photographer Johnluke Kunce.
Photo Gallery: 2023 Nostalgia Night
October 21, 2023

The Online Beacon

The Online Beacon

Angelina Clark, Web Editor

All content by Angelina Clark
Photo credit to @danielhowell on Instagram

We’re All Doomed! The End of the World Through the Eyes of Daniel Howell

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
April 3, 2024
Cover of “Ubuntu”

Ubuntu: An African Philosophy of Justice and Kindness, as told by MCLA Philosophy Professor Paul Nnodim

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
March 27, 2024
Alexis Moses and Max Shramko encourage students to know about upcoming elections and hope to educate new voters on how to vote!

What is MASSPIRG Students, and How Are They Helping Society and the Climate?

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
February 29, 2024
The English and Communications Split

The English and Communications Split

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
February 22, 2024
Green Day in 1994

Why is Green Day Still Relevant 30 Years After “Dookie”?

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
February 12, 2024
Photo by professor of communications Michael Birch.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance and How Students Can be Allies

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
December 8, 2023
Photo credit to Amoure Joseph

Student Spotlight: Amoure Joseph ‘23

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
November 30, 2023
Xbox print advertisement, copyright Microsoft.

22 Years of the Xbox: A Retrospective of the Original Microsoft Console

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
November 29, 2023
Images Cinema Showcases Diverse Films at Indigenous Peoples Film Festival

Images Cinema Showcases Diverse Films at Indigenous Peoples Film Festival

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
November 17, 2023
Photo by Angelina Clark

A Deep Dive into MCLA’s Language Department

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
November 9, 2023
Photo from Rhode Island Comic Con | Facebook.

Nerds in New England: My Experience at Rhode Island Comic Con

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
November 8, 2023
MCLA Theatre Lab Gets Ready to Tango with Tango Palace and Dr. Kheal

MCLA Theatre Lab Gets Ready to Tango with Tango Palace and Dr. Kheal

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
November 7, 2023
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
Photo owned by Lionsgate.

Do You Want to Play a Game?: A Review of Horror Film “Saw X”

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
October 30, 2023
The outside of Mark Hopkins Hall. Photo taken by Angelina Clark.

MCLA Students Fall for Autumn-Themed Event in Mark Hopkins

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
October 23, 2023
The banquet hall at Norad Mill, decorated for the 2023 MCLA Athletics' Hall of Fame Induction. Photograph by Angelina Clark.

Inside MCLA Athletic’s 2023 Hall of Fame Induction

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
October 4, 2023
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
E-Board Bio: Angelina

E-Board Bio: Angelina

Angelina Clark
September 26, 2023
Previously owned by Moresi and Associates, this building on Ashland Street was a go-to for college students looking to move off-campus.

The MCLA Off-Campus Housing Crisis

Angelina Clark, Web Editor
September 26, 2023
Western Mass Area Labor Federation (WMALF) aims to bring union members of Western Massachusetts together, in addition to fighting for student debt forgiveness. Photo by Angelina Clark.

“A Debt-Free Future is Possible” for College Students in Massachusetts

Angelina Clark, Staff Writer
April 23, 2023
MCLA Students Travel the World During 2023 Spring Break

MCLA Students Travel the World During 2023 Spring Break

Angelina Clark, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
*BACON* Maple vs. Murdock: Who Deserves the Title of MCLA's Mascot?

*BACON* Maple vs. Murdock: Who Deserves the Title of MCLA’s Mascot?

Angelina Clark, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
photo by Angelina Clark

SGA Brings the Carnival to MCLA

Angelina Clark, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
The Networking Social Showcases Berkshire Job Opportunities

The Networking Social Showcases Berkshire Job Opportunities

Angelina Clark, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Nexxus is one of the many clubs on campus that is boasting high numbers since the pandemic. (photo courtesy of Taylor Hope)

Nexxus Steps Up and Brings Step Dance to MCLA

Angelina Clark, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
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