On Thursday, Dec. 11, students gathered in CSI 124 for an interactive discussion on managing stress as a college student.

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 ...

Take a walk by Mark Hopkins Hall and you’re sure to notice a brand-new, colorful addition to your surroundings. Across from the main entrance, a large rock is now sporting a fresh white coat of paint, ...

If you ask anyone about either Taconic High School or MCLA baseball, chances are the name Austin Rachiele ‘22 will be brought up, and rightfully so. The left-handed hitting outfielder made his mark ...

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 ...

One of the defining parts of the college experience is student housing. A student living away from their parents or guardians for the first time, often alongside complete strangers, is often ...

The Online Beacon presents a photo gallery from the 2025 Hardman Lecture, which welcomed Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ...

Sometimes your dream job could be right under your nose, maybe even in your own hometown, and sometimes it takes going away and coming back to find it. “I really enjoyed working with the students over ...

In a bold initiative to transform public higher education in Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey has introduced the BRIGHT Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to modernize campuses ...

In a meeting on December 12 th, as students finished their finals and packed up to leave campus for winter break, President James Birge informed the college’s board of trustees that MCLA is facing a ...

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts welcomed Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), as the featured guest of this year’s Hardman Lecture Series. The two-day program ...