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SGA: Important Budget Decisions are on the Horizon
SGA: Important Budget Decisions are on the Horizon
March 16, 2023
Joe Dwinell during his lecture titled Innovations in Journalism: News Must Never Die. (photo by Jaden Jackson)
“I am You,” A look at Joe Dwinell, the Latest Hardman Lecturer
March 9, 2023
Asbestos in Venable and Freel? What is happening!
Asbestos in Venable and Freel? What is happening!
March 9, 2023
Professor Anthony Daly recently spoke during at the Minds Eye regarding Irish politics. (photo from MCLA.edu)
The Mind’s Eye: An Unlikely Advocate for British Voting Rights
March 9, 2023
SGAs Most Recent Update For Students
SGA’s Most Recent Update For Students
March 9, 2023
Gabriele Osowiecki 23 (right) photographed with Liza Marsala 23 (left). The two are Co-Editors-in-Chief of Spires, MCLAs literary magazine.
How Osowiecki’s Love of Writing Has Led to Success at MCLA
March 20, 2023
The Durability of Writing in a Fast-Moving World with an MCLA Alumni
The Durability of Writing in a Fast-Moving World with an MCLA Alumni
March 15, 2023
From Baseball Player, Kyle Milligan, to Coach Milligan
From Baseball Player, Kyle Milligan, to Coach Milligan
March 2, 2023
Nexxus is one of the many clubs on campus that is boasting high numbers since the pandemic. (photo courtesy of Taylor Hope)
Nexxus Steps Up and Brings Step Dance to MCLA
March 2, 2023
Audrey Perdue, DJ, in the WJJW station during her show.
“Soundbox” with Audrey Perdue, DJ
March 2, 2023
Bone Valley: 30 Year Fight for Justice
Bone Valley: 30 Year Fight for Justice
March 16, 2023
The 2023 Oscars: Exactly as Expected
The 2023 Oscars: Exactly as Expected
March 16, 2023
SZAs SOS Tour: A Next Level Concert Experience
SZA’s SOS Tour: A Next Level Concert Experience
March 9, 2023
Tabletop and Video Games Club Creates Connections Despite Weather
Tabletop and Video Games Club Creates Connections Despite Weather
March 9, 2023
photo by Angelina Clark
SGA Brings the Carnival to MCLA
March 9, 2023
The Baseball team taking a photo after a win over Colby-Sawyer College. (via MCLA Athletics)
A “Business Trip”: Baseball and Softball Wrap-Up Annual Florida Trip
March 20, 2023
Student Athletes during the lecture. (photo from MCLA Athletics)
Establishing Team Culture: Beeckman Speaks with MCLA Athletics
March 9, 2023
Men’s Lacrosse Plays Record-Setting Game, Secures Opening Day Win
Men’s Lacrosse Plays Record-Setting Game, Secures Opening Day Win
March 2, 2023
The women’s team has faced many setbacks this season, but have continued to persist and work hard.
MCLA Basketball: Despite setbacks over break, strong return to the season
February 16, 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
February 16, 2023
Written in the Stars: Astrology for Dummies
Written in the Stars: Astrology for Dummies
March 16, 2023
All of Us Villains: The Best Book Series Youve Never Heard Of
All of Us Villains: The Best Book Series You’ve Never Heard Of
March 9, 2023
“Daisy Jones & The Six” is a popular novel which follows the rise and fall of a fictional 70s rock band. Amazon Prime Video announced that they would be adapting the novel into a miniseries which will premiere on March 3, 2023.
From the Page to the Screen: Daisy Jones & The Six Hits Prime Video
March 2, 2023
Going to a small school like MCLA can have both positive and negative aspects to it, but many students here are grateful for the experience.
An Ode to Small Schools
March 2, 2023
Spend on Spring Break or Have a Staycation?
Spend on Spring Break or Have a Staycation?
March 2, 2023

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Reece Racette ‘23 during the Men’s Basketball pre-season game against SUNY Adirondack. The Trailblazers lost the game by five points. (photo by Johnluke Kunce)

Young Roster, Hard Work Crucial to Upcoming Men’s Basketball Season

Owen Brown, Sports Writer • November 10, 2022

The MCLA Men’s Basketball team entered the preseason this year coming off a heartbreaking loss. Up one with eight seconds left in last year’s MASCAC quarterfinals, Fitchburg State’s Dayne Allen...

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)

MCLA Hoops Are Back for First Home Game

Savanna Amaral, Sports Editor • November 8, 2022

Men’s Basketball had their home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 8th against Norwich University.  The trailblazers lost in a very close 77-76 finish, fighting back hard from a fifteen point deficit in the...

Curt Nitzsche 23 previously played on the Mens Tennis team, and has now found a passion in being MCLAs new sports statistician.

After Tennis Program Got Cut, Nitzche Found Other Ways to Be Involved With Sports

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer • October 31, 2022

For Curt Nitzsche ’23, sports is the name of the game. A longtime soccer fan and former tennis player, recently he’s taken up the mantle of being one of the “unsung heroes” of the sports community...

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