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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
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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
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Inside the Life of Up-and-Coming Music Artist, Flavia Abadía
April 5, 2024
The official cover of MCLA Student Bobby Lane's '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
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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 Lane's '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
Women's 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 Lane's '24 first solo album, Backtalk.
The Voice Heard ‘Round MCLA: Lane’s Presence Felt Around Campus
March 19, 2024
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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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MCLA Theatre Lab Gets Ready to Tango with Tango Palace and Dr. Kheal

MCLA Theatre Lab Gets Ready to Tango with Tango Palace and Dr. Kheal

Angelina Clark, Web Editor • November 7, 2023

The MCLA theater department puts on a variety of shows during the Fall semester. This year, the roster of performances held includes a main stage performance of Antigone by Sophocles (translated by Anne...

The cast and crew of URINETOWN are eager for opening night. (photo by David Perez-Pacheco)

URINETOWN: A Heartwarming Comedy About… Pee?

Jaden Jackson, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

The MCLA Theatre Department is presenting its first musical since the pandemic, and it is not one to miss. According to the department, URINETOWN features the story of “a dystopian city, (with)...

BWN 11/10/22

The Beacon • November 14, 2022

Welcome to the fourth episode of Beacon Web News. In this episode, BWN Reporter Sarah Tomczyk attends MCLA's open house and Soccer Mommy's Concert at Mass MoCA. BWN Reporter Karesha Graham learns more...

Jheneay Watkins ‘24 (The Ringmaster), Rachel Lamarre ‘25 (Prince Ferdinand), and Ysabel Cardona ‘25 (Miranda) during a scene of “The Tempest.” (photo by Karesha Graham)

Theatre Department Kicks Off 2022-2023 Season with “The Tempest”

Nicole Lemire, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 10, 2022

The MCLA Theatre Department put on their opening performance of “The Tempest” on November 4 at 8pm, kicking off their 2022-2023 season. “The Tempest” is a play by William Shakespeare which...

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