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Fake students, real effort: Pro-Palestine content targeted online by mysterious Instagram accounts

Fake students, real effort: Pro-Palestine content targeted online by mysterious Instagram  accounts

Several accounts appearing to masquerade as current college students have targeted Mount Holyoke College. These accounts have pushed vague, possibly political agendas, instigating arguments with actual students and student-led organizations on campus.

Who is behind these accounts, what do they want and how and why did they target Mount Holyoke College?

Glascock contestant Portlyn Houghton-Harjo talks poetry

Glascock contestant Portlyn Houghton-Harjo talks poetry

Portlyn Houghton-Harjo, a senior at Pratt Institute, is “very excited” to be representing her school at the 100th annual Glascock poetry contest. After Houghton-Harjo had heard that the Pratt writing program had a call for submissions and decided to enter her poems, she was chosen for the contest.

Altered tradition creates recognition for graduate students

Altered tradition creates recognition for graduate students

“Convocation is a moment to celebrate affinities, including class year identity,” said President Sonya Stephens, promoting applause from the tightly packed amphitheater. This year’s convocation came with the announcement of an addition to a century-old Mount Holyoke tradition.