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A wide view look at the newly renovated Ron Shewcraft Field. Mens and Womens Soccer, Mens Lacrosse, and Softball will call this field home for years to come
A New Era: MCLA Unveils Newly Renovated Shewcraft Field
September 30, 2023
Exciting News Alert: Freel Library Blossoms into a Green Paradise
Exciting News Alert: Freel Library Blossoms into a Green Paradise
September 28, 2023
Photo from iBerkshires
Let the Good Times Roll: Welcomefest for Students and Staff
September 26, 2023
Previously owned by Moresi and Associates, this building on Ashland Street was a go-to for college students looking to move off-campus.
The MCLA Off-Campus Housing Crisis
September 26, 2023
Making a Difference: MCLAs Spring Day of Service Connects Students With Community Needs
Making a Difference: MCLA’s Spring Day of Service Connects Students With Community Needs
April 23, 2023
English and Communications Department Welcomes New Social Media Manager
English and Communications Department Welcomes New Social Media Manager
September 29, 2023
Catching Up With MCLA Confessions: The Past, Present, and Future
Catching Up With MCLA Confessions: The Past, Present, and Future
September 29, 2023
Photo by Jeannette Smith
Goodbye Maple, Hello Joey
September 27, 2023
Maple’s First Birthday Party: Dogs Upon Dogs
Maple’s First Birthday Party: Dogs Upon Dogs
April 23, 2023
41 Years and Counting, LeSage Reflects on Experience at MCLA
41 Years and Counting, LeSage Reflects on Experience at MCLA
April 23, 2023
How Successions Final Season is Already its Best
How Succession’s Final Season is Already its Best
April 23, 2023
Queer Student Union Holds Annual Drag Dance
Queer Student Union Holds Annual Drag Dance
April 23, 2023
Dance Co. Presents Spring Showcase
Dance Co. Presents Spring Showcase
April 23, 2023
Enchanted Animals Comes Back to MCLA
Enchanted Animals Comes Back to MCLA
April 6, 2023
Just Some Self-Care, Dont Mind Me
Just Some Self-Care, Don’t Mind Me
April 6, 2023
The banquet hall at Norad Mill, decorated for the 2023 MCLA Athletics Hall of Fame Induction. Photograph by Angelina Clark.
Inside MCLA Athletic’s 2023 Hall of Fame Induction
October 4, 2023
A wide view look at the newly renovated Ron Shewcraft Field. Mens and Womens Soccer, Mens Lacrosse, and Softball will call this field home for years to come
A New Era: MCLA Unveils Newly Renovated Shewcraft Field
September 30, 2023
Goalie Ryan Taylor 25 kicking the ball back into the field of play. Taylor recently was named starting goalie for the mens team after former goalie Sam Edge 23 left for graduation (via MCLA Athletics).
A Look at the 2023 MCLA Soccer Seasons
September 25, 2023
MCLA Softball Swept in Out-of-Conference Doubleheader Matchup Against Sage
MCLA Softball Swept in Out-of-Conference Doubleheader Matchup Against Sage
April 23, 2023
Sports Roundup: Spring 2023 Seasons
Sports Roundup: Spring 2023 Seasons
April 23, 2023
Zodiac constellation of Taurus on background of hand drawn symbol in engraving style. Vector retro graphic illustration of astrological sign Bull.
Written in the Stars: Your May Horoscope
April 23, 2023
A Check-In On Our New Years Resolutions
A Check-In On Our New Year’s Resolutions
April 23, 2023
MCLA Seniors Look Towards Graduation and the Future
MCLA Seniors Look Towards Graduation and the Future
April 23, 2023
To BORG or Not to BORG?
To BORG or Not to BORG?
April 23, 2023
The Trip of a Lifetime: My Experience in the Japan Travel Course
The Trip of a Lifetime: My Experience in the Japan Travel Course
April 6, 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

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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

Chloe Golebiewski, Staff Writer • March 20, 2023

This past week, the Beacon had the pleasure of interviewing Gabrielle “Gabbi” Osowiecki regarding her time here at MCLA!  Osowiecki, a current senior graduating in May, is an English Major...

The 14 alumni together after the reading.

Alumni Share Original Creative Writing Pieces at Reading Event

Dylan Slonka, Staff Writer • December 12, 2022

The Alumni Reading event, held on November 8th between 6 and 8 PM, yielded a huge turnout to see the 14 returning alumni gather to read their work aloud and talk about what they’ve been up to since...

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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