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The Student News Site of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

The Student News Site of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

The Online Beacon

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An Open Letter to Students

An Open Letter to Students

Dr. Samantha Pettey, Political Science Department November 1, 2023

I recently sent an open letter to my faculty colleagues here at the college and thought I’d share with you some of what I said to them, while hoping you also consider and take to heart the message.     I...

Scott Dikkers gives lecture at MCLA on Sept. 29. (Photo by Johnluke Kunce)

“The Onion” Co-Founder Scott Dikkers Discusses Fake News at Hardman Lecture

Nicole Lemire, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2022

MCLA’s 2022 Hardman Lecture was held on Sept. 29 with a lecture from the co-founder of iconic comedy empire The Onion, Scott Dikkers. The lecture was titled “Fake News in the Age of Misinformation,”...

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