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Students struggle to pay tuition as cost of attendance rises

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Students struggle to pay tuition as cost of attendance rises

The Mount Holyoke College Board of Trustee’s decision to significantly raise its cost of attendance for the 2023-2024 school year has inspired renewed conversations about how financial aid is calculated at the institution. Mount Holyoke News reached out to current students, staff members, parents and former students who transferred to other institutions, citing financial struggles as a significant factor in their decision to continue their studies elsewhere, to learn more about financial aid processes at Mount Holyoke College. Mount Holyoke News also spoke with several individuals who have interacted with Student Financial Services to understand better how the office responds to federal financial aid policies, which factors determine how much aid a student receives, and how the appeals process operates.

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Anti-Black slur discovered in Pearsons over Thanksgiving break

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Anti-Black slur discovered in Pearsons over Thanksgiving break

The discovery of anti-Black vandalism in a Mount Holyoke College residence hall at the beginning of the November Break period has prompted an investigation by the College. Around midnight on Nov. 22, residents on the third floor of Pearsons Hall found a racist message scrawled across a community bulletin board. The hate message reading “no [N-word]s” expressed that Black students are not welcome at Mount Holyoke.

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Members of Students for Justice in Palestine occupy Mary Lyon Hall overnight during sit-in

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Members of Students for Justice in Palestine occupy Mary Lyon Hall overnight during sit-in

Since the Israeli state declared war on Hamas militants in October, universities around the world have seen their fair share of student-led organizing in support of Palestine.

Mount Holyoke College is now one of these institutions after a chapter of the international movement Students for Justice in Palestine began meeting early in November. The group led a rally, march, vigil and sit-in for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Nov. 9, with several students occupying Mary Lyon Hall overnight.

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Senate discusses decolonization, accessibility and religious accommodations

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Senate discusses decolonization, accessibility and religious accommodations

On Nov. 14, senate opened its weekly meeting with a land acknowledgment, a discussion on decolonization, a word from the Student Government Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer and open floor.

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Senate invites dining officials to discuss sustainability, changes

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Senate invites dining officials to discuss sustainability, changes

The Student Government Association Senate began on Nov. 7 by reading off the agenda, which included the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgment, guest speakers from Dining Services, E-Board updates and an open floor.

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Report of antisemitic incident leads to investigation

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Report of antisemitic incident leads to investigation

“Not all anti-Israel statements are antisemitic, but there was something about this one that was a little bit disturbing,” an alum from the Class of 1986 said in an interview with Mount Holyoke News.

The alum, who requested to remain anonymous for safety reasons, was referring to chalkboard messaging and an antisemitic flier they found while visiting campus with a friend on Oct. 26, 2023.

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A glimpse inside the ambitious and ready-for-action 2027 Class Board

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A glimpse inside the ambitious and ready-for-action 2027 Class Board

Making student-oriented decisions, introducing fine-tuned initiatives and engaging with powerful voices are only some of the many undertakings the recently elected Class of 2027 student government board claims they have chosen to pursue in the upcoming academic year.

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Students march to President Holley’s House in support of Palestine

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A group of students organizing under the name MHC For Palestine with support from the Western Massachusetts Action Coalition gathered in front of Pratt Hall in support of a liberated Palestine at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.

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Pronouns Day keynote features sexuality educator Ericka Hart

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Pronouns Day keynote features sexuality educator Ericka Hart

In honor of its annual Pronouns Day, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a keynote event that featured sexuality educator Ericka Hart on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Ericka Hart is a queer, Black femme activist who received their master’s of education in human sexuality from Widener University. Afterward, they served as a sexuality educator, spending time in the Peace Corps as an HIV/AIDS volunteer based in Ethiopia. Hart has been engaging with youth as well as adults in New York for over 10 years.

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