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A Peek Into the Closing of Hoosac Hall and Reopening of Berkshire Towers
April 19, 2024
Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice
Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice
April 18, 2024
Photo of Tamar Sarai
A Preview of Tamar Sarai’ Hardman Journalist in Residence Lecture
April 17, 2024
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Mass MOCA Strike Is Over!
April 16, 2024
Graduate student Noah Yearsley joined the 1000 point club at the Men’s Basketball game against Norwich University on Nov. 8. The Trailblazers lost 77-76. (photo by johnluke Kunce)
March Madness 3v3 Basketball Tournament: My Masculinity Dialogue Group in Collaboration With Residence Hall Association
April 15, 2024
Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice
Welcoming Tamar Sarai: Champion of Narrative Justice
April 18, 2024
Photo of Tamar Sarai
A Preview of Tamar Sarai’ Hardman Journalist in Residence Lecture
April 17, 2024
“Music is a Heartbeat” -Drew Angus
“Music is a Heartbeat” -Drew Angus
April 10, 2024
Photo of Flavia Adabía
Inside the Life of Up-and-Coming Music Artist, Flavia Abadía
April 5, 2024
The official cover of MCLA Student Bobby Lanes 24 first solo album, Backtalk.
The Voice Heard ‘Round MCLA: Lane’s Presence Felt Around Campus
March 19, 2024
“Music is a Heartbeat” -Drew Angus
“Music is a Heartbeat” -Drew Angus
April 10, 2024
Graphic by Angelina Clark
Top 10 Films of 2023: A Critic’s Guide
April 8, 2024
Photo of Flavia Adabía
Inside the Life of Up-and-Coming Music Artist, Flavia Abadía
April 5, 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
The official cover of MCLA Student Bobby Lanes 24 first solo album, Backtalk.
The Voice Heard ‘Round MCLA: Lane’s Presence Felt Around Campus
March 19, 2024
Graduate student Noah Yearsley joined the 1000 point club at the Men’s Basketball game against Norwich University on Nov. 8. The Trailblazers lost 77-76. (photo by johnluke Kunce)
March Madness 3v3 Basketball Tournament: My Masculinity Dialogue Group in Collaboration With Residence Hall Association
April 15, 2024
Womens Hockey Recap: Trailblazers Persevere in Inaugural Season Despite Adversity
Women’s Hockey Recap: Trailblazers Persevere in Inaugural Season Despite Adversity
March 25, 2024
A New Era: A Preview of the 2024 MCLA Baseball Season
A New Era: A Preview of the 2024 MCLA Baseball Season
March 22, 2024
The official cover of MCLA Student Bobby Lanes 24 first solo album, Backtalk.
The Voice Heard ‘Round MCLA: Lane’s Presence Felt Around Campus
March 19, 2024
Photo sourced from MCLA Athletics.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
March 7, 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
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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
Student Leaders
Student Leaders
October 5, 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

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Dr. Birch recently spoke with The Beacon about the issues being faced by the Comm. department, as well as potential solutions. (Photo from mcla.edu)

Professor Birch and The Beacon: Discussing the Relationship Between MCLA’s Student Newspaper and Professors

Angelina Clark, Web Editor • October 31, 2023
“We have a community of people, and that community needs to be served effectively,” Birch highlights, “and what I’m interested in seeing is that this isn’t a question of it anything other than good journalism, with good writing, with good storytelling, observing all of the First Amendment rights that people have to address all stories in an open and transparent way.”
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

Sometimes your dream job could be right under your nose, maybe even in your own hometown, and sometimes it takes going away and coming back to find it. “I really enjoyed working with the students...

*BACON* CSI to be Donated to the Communications Department

*BACON* CSI to be Donated to the Communications Department

Jillian Currier, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 6, 2023

Disclaimer: The Bacon is the April Fool’s Edition of The Beacon. The following story is purely for entertainment and is NOT meant to be taken as a serious news story! After many months of back-and-forth...

BWN 10/27/22

The Beacon • October 31, 2022

Welcome to the second episode of Beacon Web News. In this episode, BWN reporter, Isabel Mazzola, prepares to take on midterms at the Midterm Monster Mash Study Night, and attend the 5th annual Day of Dialogue....

Dr. Birch recently spoke with The Beacon about the issues being faced by the Comm. department, as well as potential solutions. (Photo from mcla.edu)

Birch Reflects on Communications Department’s Struggles, Urges College to Show More Support

Nicole Lemire, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2022

MCLA’s Communications Department is facing numerous challenges including a lack of professors and removal of essential technologies by the college, says one MCLA professor. Currently, there are...

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