The Online Beacon

The Student News Site of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
The Student News Site of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

The Online Beacon
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

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
Load More Stories