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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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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,...

Photo sourced from MCLA Athletics.

Sports Preview: Softball Team Prepares for Spring Season

Traizen Griffith, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

Spring may mean buzzing bees and flowers for many, but for MCLA’s softball team it’s just another reminder of their upcoming 38-game season. With the Trailblazer’s first match quickly approaching,...

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...

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...

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...

The softball team’s seniors are taking the freshmen under their wing ahead of the season.

Spring Sports are Starting Soon

Owen Brown, Sports Editor February 16, 2023

Baseball: The team is emphasizing the aspect of being “family” this upcoming season, both on and off the field. Coming off an 11-27 record, the team felt separated at times and has worked hard...

Spring Sports Teams Prepare for Successful Upcoming Season

Spring Sports Teams Prepare for Successful Upcoming Season

Owen Brown, Sports Writer October 31, 2022

Baseball:  The team came into the fall off an 11-27 record the past spring. For most players, it was their first time truly getting a chance to play a baseball season, with the 2020 and 2021 seasons...

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