I am so sad to hear that The Beacon and the TV Studio are in such neglect from MCLA administration. I was an English/Communications major who wrote the Intramural Sports pages for a semester, ...

Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (formerly known as North Adams State College) once thrived as a beacon of opportunity for students seeking a personalized ...

A pencil rests against a notebook page. A camera lens is adjusted for the perfect shot. No matter what form of art a person is creating, it always starts the same: a creative mind restlessly considers ...

Note: Out of respect for their privacy, this story includes only the names of individuals who have given their explicit consent for disclosure. Fentanyl, Xylazine, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other ...

As the weather here in the northeast begins to turn colder and leaves start to hit the ground, it is always a sign for sports players and fans alike that indoor winter sports are coming. That ...

In a dark corner of the Amsler Campus Center’s third floor sits office 318, a now bleak space with nothing inhabiting it, a stark contrast to the student excitement that once filled the room. This ...

Despite its name, “Don’t Talk About Fight Club,” a recent event here at MCLA, left attendees empowered to discuss it. The “Fight Club” movie showing was organized by the Gender and Sexuality Center’s ...

Bienvenue à (welcome to) J’adore la Créativité (In English: I Love Creativity) In this column, I will write about various topics involving arts, entertainment, and culture. I aim to focus on unique ...

Animal lovers on campus can now spend time with MCLA’s official comfort dog, Maple. For the first time in MCLA history, the school has gotten a support animal for students and staff. It is a great ...

Early this semester, MCLA’s Venable Theatre was transformed by the dynamic and thought-provoking performance called “Dizzy Spellz”. Dizzy Spellz is an Afro-Futurist production blending music, theatre, ...

As college students across the country wind up for the 2025-2026 FAFSA cycle, the aftershocks of the ’24-’25 FAFSA are still ringing in their ears. Last year’s FAFSA cycle, or Free Application for ...

Since his return to office in January, President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders rolling back federal protections for transgender Americans. The rollbacks impact areas like ...