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A Not-So-Warm Welcome Back: Heating Repairs Leave Students in the Cold 
A Not-So-Warm Welcome Back: Heating Repairs Leave Students in the Cold 
February 21, 2025
President Trump signs executive orders on January 22, 2025, to roll back federal diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
A New Era for DEI: MCLA’s Path Forward After Federal Policy Changes
February 18, 2025
Graphic created by Anna Najimy
Scrolling to a Standstill: The TikTok Ban and Its Impact on College Students
February 11, 2025
Governor Maura Healey visited Bridgewater State University to announce the filing of the BRIGHT Act on January 21st.
Healey Files BRIGHT Act to Modernize Public Higher Education in Massachusetts
February 9, 2025
MCLA's Murdock Hall
MCLA Faces More Instability, Thanks to State Funding Reductions
February 7, 2025
Dr. Hussein Rashid and Ali Noamany in discussion at the Muslim Gala on December 7th
Muslim Community Gala Brings Public Awareness to War in Gaza
February 16, 2025
One of the images shown at in the Gender and Sexuality Center during the Day of Remembrance and Resilience Vigil.
Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience
December 12, 2024
Anaïs Duplan presented his lecture "What Lies at the Intersection of Land Ownership and Documentary Poetics" at MOSAIC on Nov. 7.
Land Ownership and Documentary Poetics: Anaïs Duplan’s Lecture at MOSAIC
November 19, 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
A forked stick along the trail to the water, walked by the artists as part of "Women Walking to Water," the latest exhibition at MCLA's Gallery 51.
Women Walking to Water: An Artistic Reflection on Nature, Ritual, and Transformation
February 22, 2025
The 97th Academy Awards: This Year's Oscar Noms
The 97th Academy Awards: This Year’s Oscar Noms
February 20, 2025
The Gender and Sexuality Center's event advertisement.
GSC’s Gents Collaborate with Television and Film Society to View Fight Club
December 10, 2024
MCLA Theater's cast of "Measure for Measure" in action.
Medieval to Modern Politics: MCLA’s Measure for Measure production
December 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
November 3, 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
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
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
Photograph by Beacon photographer Johnluke Kunce.
Photo Gallery: 2023 Nostalgia Night
October 21, 2023

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Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor

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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
41 Years and Counting, LeSage Reflects on Experience at MCLA

41 Years and Counting, LeSage Reflects on Experience at MCLA

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 23, 2023
New Nursing Program to Start Fall 2024

New Nursing Program to Start Fall 2024

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 6, 2023
*BACON* MCLA Confessions Reveals Their True Identity ... Surprise! It’s Us

*BACON* MCLA Confessions Reveals Their True Identity … Surprise! It’s Us

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 6, 2023
Bone Valley: 30 Year Fight for Justice

Bone Valley: 30 Year Fight for Justice

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 16, 2023
SZA's SOS Tour: A Next Level Concert Experience

SZA’s SOS Tour: A Next Level Concert Experience

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 9, 2023
MCLA Fake News Account Takes Over Campus Community

MCLA Fake News Account Takes Over Campus Community

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 2, 2023
Outer Banks is one of the most popular shows in the world right now following the release of its highly anticipated third season. Should the show continue on for additional seasons, or is it time to wrap things up?

An Honest (and Possibly Controversial) Review of Outer Banks Season Three

Lily Richard, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 2, 2023
Protecting Your Peace: Take Care of Yourself

Protecting Your Peace: Take Care of Yourself

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 16, 2023
The club hasn’t had less than two shows in a year in over twenty years.

Dance Company’s Resurgence Post-Covid

Lily Richard, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 16, 2023
SGA: Maple, The New Multicultural Center, & Opportunities for Students

SGA: Maple, The New Multicultural Center, & Opportunities for Students

Lily Richard, Staff Writer
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

Lily Richard, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
MCLA’s Radiology program is looking to expand their outreach into the North Adams community and also prepare students for careers in the field. (photo by Lily Richard)

Radiology Program Aims to Prepare Students for Successful Careers

Lily Richard, Staff Writer
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

Lily Richard, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
MCLA Confessions has become a very well-known Instagram page where students can anonymously submit confessions.

Exclusive: MCLA Confessions Page Gives Anonymous Interview

Lily Richard, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
SGA: Travel Courses, RASM Duties, Nursing, and More

SGA: Travel Courses, RASM Duties, Nursing, and More

Lily Richard, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Public Safety Addresses Trespassing Incident, Gives Advice on Campus Safety

Public Safety Addresses Trespassing Incident, Gives Advice on Campus Safety

Lily Richard, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
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