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The Student News Site of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

The Student News Site of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

The Online Beacon

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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

On Wednesday, April 12, Maple, the campus comfort dog, celebrated her first birthday with around six other canine friends and plenty of students. What better way to spend your afternoon than being surrounded...

Making a Difference: MCLA's Spring Day of Service Connects Students With Community Needs

Making a Difference: MCLA’s Spring Day of Service Connects Students With Community Needs

Isabel Beauchamp, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students and faculty participated in the 2023 Spring Day of Service, an annual event facilitating community engagement and volunteerism. Over 100 students and faculty...

On-Campus Spring Break Offers Activities for those Staying in the Berkshires

On-Campus Spring Break Offers Activities for those Staying in the Berkshires

Jillian Currier, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2023

Although the weather doesn’t reflect it, spring break is rapidly approaching. And while most students have their suitcases packed and flights booked, other students are staying on campus with no plans...

Maple has office hours every Wednesday at 11am, all students and staff are encouraged to attend if they’re looking to de-stress and spend time with a puppy. (Photo from Maple's Instagram)

Meet Maple: MCLA’s Comfort Dog

Karesha Graham, BWN Reporter October 14, 2022

Animal lovers on campus can now spend time with MCLA’s official comfort dog, Maple. For the first time in MCLA history, the school has gotten a support animal for students and staff. It...

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

On Thursday, September 29th, the Elizabeth Freeman Center put on their annual Safety and Justice Walk to raise money and awareness for support of domestic and sexual violence survivors. The walk began...

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