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The Beacon and Beacon Web News editors Fallon Maloney, left, Kate Zelkowitz, top center, Ainslie Lafko, bottom center, and Anna Najimy, right, in The Beacon office, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Freel Library.
A Fading Light, Extinguished: A Letter from the Editors
May 2, 2025
A passing woman looks into Berkshire Art Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where Berkshire Immigrant Center is located.
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Agenda: A New Era of Borders and Policy
April 25, 2025
Murdock Hall, built in 1897, is the oldest building on MCLA's campus.
MCLA Enrollment Decline: Can the College Reverse the Trend?
April 25, 2025
Images Cinema Launches Look Forward Fundraising Campaign
Images Cinema Launches Look Forward Fundraising Campaign
April 11, 2025
A hand-painted cake, featuring the colors of the trans pride flag, displayed in the Gender and Sexuality Center on the 3rd floor of MCLA's Amsler Campus Center.
“Dehumanizing and Dangerous”: MCLA Students React to Executive Orders on Trans Individuals
February 24, 2025
Cynthia August, right, held by her mother Ginny, in 1971.
The Passing Grades: Navigating Loss and Grief in College
May 2, 2025
Sheri Stanton's office door decorated with quotes and a sign showing support for LGBTQIA+ students.
Inside TRIO Student Support Services: A Day in the Life of Sheri Stanton
May 1, 2025
A portrait titled “Anonymous in RED” from the “Portraits in RED” series. (ACRYLIC PAINTING BY NAYANA LAFOND)
Crimson Narratives: Amplifying MMIW Voices
May 1, 2025
The North Adams Public Library, located in the heart of the city on Church and Main Street.
Beloved yet Not Funded: The Fight to Keep North Adams’ Public Library
May 1, 2025
Elise Cross, Fred Ferris, and Denise Maselli make a difference for MCLA students everyday in their roles as support staff on campus.
Invisible and Impactful: Meet MCLA’s Dedicated Staff
April 30, 2025
Get Inspired by Mya Linsky, Student Editor with Spires
Get Inspired by Mya Linsky, Student Editor with Spires
April 25, 2025
Jack Black stars in "A Minecraft Movie".
“A Minecraft Movie”: A Mindless Fun Block-Buster
April 15, 2025
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega co-star in "Death of a Unicorn".
Death of a Unicorn: A Funny and Gnarly Creature Feature
April 6, 2025
MCLA's latest Benedetti Artist-in-Residence, Wendel Patrick.
Wendel Patrick Brings Innovation to MCLA as 2025 Benedetti Teaching Artist Fellow
March 22, 2025
Freel Library's Valentine's Day Event Spreads the Seasonal Love
Freel Library’s Valentine’s Day Event Spreads the Seasonal Love
March 12, 2025
Sophomore forward Addam Brunner (#19) on the ice at Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink in North Adams.
MCLA Athletics: The Start of a Cinderella Story?
April 3, 2025
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
Elise Cross, Fred Ferris, and Denise Maselli make a difference for MCLA students everyday in their roles as support staff on campus.
Invisible and Impactful: Meet MCLA’s Dedicated Staff
April 30, 2025
Jack Black stars in "A Minecraft Movie".
“A Minecraft Movie”: A Mindless Fun Block-Buster
April 15, 2025
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega co-star in "Death of a Unicorn".
Death of a Unicorn: A Funny and Gnarly Creature Feature
April 6, 2025
Thank You, MCLA
Thank You, MCLA
December 12, 2024
Reclaiming Lost Narratives: MCLA Day of Dialogue 2024
Reclaiming Lost Narratives: MCLA Day of Dialogue 2024
October 2, 2024
Photograph by Beacon photographer Johnluke Kunce.
Photo Gallery: 2023 Nostalgia Night
October 21, 2023

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Karen Yamada, Staff Writer

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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
Students gather by the temporary Rage Room outside the Amlser Campus Center.

Breaking Stress: How MCLA’s Rage Room Helped Students Tackle Midterms

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
November 3, 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

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
October 27, 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

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
MCLA's Freel Library hosted their Bookstore Crawl on Oct. 5th, 2024.

Western Mass Bookstore Crawl: Exploring Pioneer Valley with MCLA

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Reclaiming Lost Narratives: MCLA Day of Dialogue 2024

Reclaiming Lost Narratives: MCLA Day of Dialogue 2024

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024

Berkshire Towers Reopens for Fall Semester 2024

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
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

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
Photograph from mcla.edu

Exploring Literary Gems: The Western Mass Bookstore Crawl

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice

Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Photo of Best, sourced from mcla.edu

Unveiling the Mysteries of Human Energy Expenditure: Reflections on Andrew Best’s Colloquia Presentation

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Exploring Diversity: MCLA's Spring 2024 Travel Courses

Exploring Diversity: MCLA’s Spring 2024 Travel Courses

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
April 4, 2024
Exploring the Intersections of Ecology and Migration: "Unfortunately, It Was Paradise" Exhibition at MCLA

Exploring the Intersections of Ecology and Migration: “Unfortunately, It Was Paradise” Exhibition at MCLA

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
Unveiling the Invisible: MCLA Physics Professor's Research Makes Waves in the World of Science

Unveiling the Invisible: MCLA Physics Professor’s Research Makes Waves in the World of Science

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024
Crafting Love: MCLA Students Unleash Creativity at Valentine's Day Card-Making Event

Crafting Love: MCLA Students Unleash Creativity at Valentine’s Day Card-Making Event

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Addressing the Mold Concern: Insights into MCLA's Current Situation

Addressing the Mold Concern: Insights into MCLA’s Current Situation

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024

Seth Jenkins: Nurturing Sustainable Communities at MCLA

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Student Spotlight: Tonimarie Basil ‘26

Student Spotlight: Tonimarie Basil ‘26

Karen Yamada, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
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