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The War on Drugs: Berkshire Harm Reduction Visits MCLA
October 4, 2024
Reclaiming Lost Narratives: MCLA Day of Dialogue 2024
Reclaiming Lost Narratives: MCLA Day of Dialogue 2024
October 2, 2024
Berkshire Towers Reopens for Fall Semester 2024
October 1, 2024
Constitution Day 2024 at MCLA: A Celebration of Democracy and Civic Engagement
Constitution Day 2024 at MCLA: A Celebration of Democracy and Civic Engagement
September 26, 2024
Students view the live presidential debate inside MCLA's Freel Library
What’s Up for Debate?
September 26, 2024
Welcome the Newest Esports Coach: Cheyenne Laszlo
October 15, 2024
2024 Banned Books Week: An MCLA Librarian's Opinion
2024 Banned Books Week: An MCLA Librarian’s Opinion
October 14, 2024
Professor Amy Shapiro serves mocktails at Trivia and Mocktails Night, hosted by the Business Administration Department.
If You Like Piña Coladas (and Business Administration)
October 5, 2024
Signs from the Rise Together Safety and Justice Walk.
“Everyone Knows Someone”: An Important Message About DV and SA
September 29, 2024
Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice
Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice
April 18, 2024
2024 Banned Books Week: An MCLA Librarian's Opinion
2024 Banned Books Week: An MCLA Librarian’s Opinion
October 14, 2024
Michael Nichols-Pate as Robert Martin in Fort Salem Theater's production of The Drowsy Chaperone.
Community Theater’s Biggest Fan: Michael Nichols-Pate
October 12, 2024
MCLA's Freel Library hosted their Bookstore Crawl on Oct. 5th, 2024.
Western Mass Bookstore Crawl: Exploring Pioneer Valley with MCLA
October 11, 2024
"Osage Shield, Reclamation” by Yatika Starr Fields, a member of the Cherokee Nation.
Sovereign Printscapes: Why Indigenous Newspapers Matter
October 3, 2024
Exploring Nature’s Story: “Reading the Forested Landscape with Tom Wessels” Virtual Watch Party at MCLA
Exploring Nature’s Story: “Reading the Forested Landscape with Tom Wessels” Virtual Watch Party at MCLA
October 3, 2024
Welcome the Newest Esports Coach: Cheyenne Laszlo
October 15, 2024
MCLA women's volleyball huddles up.
MCLA Volleyball Rallies in a Close Defeat Against Bay Path University
October 15, 2024
Addison Decaro serves in MCLA women's volleyball's September 27th match against SUNY Cobleskill.
MCLA Women’s Volleyball Sweeps SUNY Cobleskill
October 13, 2024
The MCLA Women's Soccer team post-win against Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Women’s Soccer Secures First MASCAC Win in Five Years
October 10, 2024
Todd Galownia, MCLA's newly appointed Head Softball Coach, who quit abruptly.
Girls’ Softball Coach Strikes Out
October 4, 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

Chloe Golebiewski, Copy Editor

All content by Chloe Golebiewski
E-Board Bio: Chloe

E-Board Bio: Chloe

Chloe Golebiewski, Copy Editor
September 26, 2023
Alum Deanna Morrow Running for NA City Council

Alum Deanna Morrow Running for NA City Council

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
April 23, 2023
Important Updates from SGA

Important Updates from SGA

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
April 23, 2023
What Did the MCLA Community Do Over Spring Break?

What Did the MCLA Community Do Over Spring Break?

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
*BACON* No More Hockey, Swimming’s Back at MCLA!

*BACON* No More Hockey, Swimming’s Back at MCLA!

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
Gabriele Osowiecki '23 (right) photographed with Liza Marsala '23 (left). The two are Co-Editors-in-Chief of Spires, MCLA's literary magazine.

How Osowiecki’s Love of Writing Has Led to Success at MCLA

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
Asbestos in Venable and Freel? What is happening!

Asbestos in Venable and Freel? What is happening!

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
Class Council and SGA Vacancies, and Fundraisers

Class Council and SGA Vacancies, and Fundraisers

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
The student interviewed for this story chose to remain anonymous, although their story is likely familiar to many college athletes who have experienced mental health issues and struggles with juggling their sport with school.

The Life of a College Athlete – Injuries, Mental Health, and More

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Phil Anderson ‘23 and Wesley Call ‘22 at a previous Ski Club trip. Ski Club has grown in numbers this year but is always looking for more people interesting in joining.

Ski Club is Looking for New Members!

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
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

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
SGA: Student Leadership, Townhouse Construction, and Attendance Policies

SGA: Student Leadership, Townhouse Construction, and Attendance Policies

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
November 20, 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

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
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

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
This year’s Day of Dialogue occured on Oct. 19, 2022. The theme was “Racism is a Public Health Issue.” This is a theme that the organizers of the event felt was very relevant to current events.

“Racism is a Public Health Issue”: MCLA Holds Annual Day of Dialogue

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Hailey Expresses Her Creativity and Connects with Others Through Art

Hailey Expresses Her Creativity and Connects with Others Through Art

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
The Elizabeth Freeman Center holds the Rise Together for Safety and Justice Walk annually. (Photo from The Elizabeth Freeman Center).

Safety and Justice Walk Empowers Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
October 4, 2022
Theatre Department Begins Work for Upcoming Production of The Tempest

Theatre Department Begins Work for Upcoming Production of The Tempest

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
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