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Todd Galownia, MCLA's newly appointed Head Softball Coach, who quit abruptly.

Girls’ Softball Coach Strikes Out

Fallon Maloney, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

For MCLA’s softball team, excitement has been in the air: a new season with a new coach is approaching. Unfortunately, the team had a set-back this week when their newly appointed coach, Todd Galownia,...

Jacob Malburg '26 would score his team leading fourth goal of the season during MCLA's Friday night matchup against Framingham State University.

Manzolini’s Playmaking, Offensive Barrage Leads Men’s Soccer to Four Straight Wins in MASCAC Opener

Owen Brown, Editor in Chief September 30, 2024

The MCLA Men’s Soccer team began MASCAC play this past Friday, September 20th, under the lights at Shewcraft Field. Facing a tall task, the Trailblazers would take on the visiting Framingham State Rams,...

An MCLA Lady Trailblazer in action during their match-up with Castleton University.

MCLA Women’s Volleyball Falls in a Close 3-2 Match Against Vermont Castleton

Ainslie Lafko, Copy Editor September 27, 2024

Wednesday, September 11th, at 5:00 PM in the Amsler Campus Gym, the MCLA Trailblazers took on the Vermont State University Castleton in a heated volleyball match that left both teams nail-bitingly grappling...

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

Angelina Clark, Web Editor October 4, 2023

On Saturday, September 30th, MCLA Athletics held their Hall of Fame induction and dinner at 3 West Events, located inside the Norad Mill in North Adams. This event was held to honor the alumni involved...

A wide view look at the newly renovated Ron Shewcraft Field. Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's Lacrosse, and Softball will call this field home for years to come

A New Era: MCLA Unveils Newly Renovated Shewcraft Field

Owen Brown, Editor in Chief September 30, 2023

After 16 years since Ron Shewcraft Field at the Joe Zavattaro Athletic Complex was renovated, MCLA decided it was time to go out with the old and in with the new, as they recently finished the surface...

Goalie Ryan Taylor '25 kicking the ball back into the field of play. Taylor recently was named starting goalie for the men's team after former goalie Sam Edge '23 left for graduation (via MCLA Athletics).

A Look at the 2023 MCLA Soccer Seasons

Owen Brown, Editor in Chief September 25, 2023

As the school year is in full swing, fall sports are underway as well. In addition, it also begins a new era in the MCLA Soccer program for both the men’s and women’s teams, as they will soon begin...

MCLA Softball Swept in Out-of-Conference Doubleheader Matchup Against Sage

MCLA Softball Swept in Out-of-Conference Doubleheader Matchup Against Sage

Owen Brown, Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Three five-run innings by the Sage College offense served as the dagger during the doubleheader on Thursday afternoon, as they defeat MCLA by final scores of 10-5 and 12-1. With the losses, the Trailblazers...

Sports Roundup: Spring 2023 Seasons

Sports Roundup: Spring 2023 Seasons

Owen Brown, Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Baseball: As the team reaches the halfway point of the regular season, the team sits at a 7-13 record, with a 1-4 record in MASCAC play, and sits in last place within the conference with 20 games left...

*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

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! If you thought hockey coming...

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

Owen Brown, Sports Editor March 20, 2023

Spring break for college students serves as a week for students to sit back and relax from the stresses of school. Whether they are returning home to visit family and old friends or going on a trip to...

Student Athletes during the lecture. (photo from MCLA Athletics)

Establishing Team Culture: Beeckman Speaks with MCLA Athletics

Owen Brown, Sports Editor March 9, 2023

On Thursday, March 2, the MCLA Athletics Department welcomed motivational speaker and current team consultant of Western Michigan University, Theresa “Tree” Beeckman, to come and speak with the...

From Baseball Player, Kyle Milligan, to Coach Milligan

From Baseball Player, Kyle Milligan, to Coach Milligan

Owen Brown, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

Things do not always go according to plan. It is a life lesson that current MCLA senior, Kyle Milligan, has had to endure as part of his tenure here. The original plan for him was to be a four-year...

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