Open Call Magazine announces “quarantine issue” for second publication
Mount Holyoke students take action before Democratic primaries
Students prepare for “The Big Broadcast!”
“The Big Broadcast!,” an annual variety show based on commercials, radio stories and music from the 1940s, has been bringing Mount Holyoke back to the age of swing for over a decade. Mark Gionfriddo, director and founder of the Mount Holyoke Jazz Ensemble and creator of “The Big Broadcast!,” worked with his student production team (Chris Cassidy ’20, Megan Ferrara ’20, Mara Kleinberg ’22, Anna Morris ’20 and Julia Sienkiewicz ’20) to bring this year’s show to life.
Nate Therien runs write-in Planning Board campaign
South Hadley’s Nate Therien has been an academic his entire life. But, after recent retirement, he has decided to try his hand at an elected position on the town’s Planning Board. He is running unopposed as a write-in, and exudes the confidence that one might expect from someone nearly guaranteed a position. Nevertheless, he continues to drive home his goals and plans for the town.
New LLC announced for 2020-2021 academic year
Learning Living Communities (LLCs) are a unique asset to Mount Holyoke residential life, and aim to provide support and community bonding between students on campus. They “provide opportunities for students who share common educational, social or co-curricular interests to live together in residence halls ... [and] explore their passions with a cohort of students,” according to the Mount Holyoke College website.
Student art showcased during Black History Month
Students push for classes with labs to be worth more credits
The difficulties science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors face, including courses with time-consuming labs and problem sets, have been long subjected to debate from students and faculty. This debate includes how much is being assigned and how many credits such courses should be worth.
J-Show entertains audiences with “Queer Eye” themed skits
Two professors share their job, studio and love story
Leading up to Valentine’s Day, professor of dance Charles Flachs was in his office finishing a day’s work, while his wife, professor of dance Rose Flachs was at home, feeling under the weather. Illnesses have been sweeping throughout campus this February, but despite the stress and sneezing, the professors still found time to share their love story.
Mount Holyoke athletes partner with Girls Inc. to celebrate NGWSD
Missouri bill would censor and possibly imprison librarians
Last month, Missouri State House Representative Ben Baker introduced the Parental Oversight of Public Libraries Act, or House Bill 2044. The bill states that “no public library shall receive any state aid under this section if such library allows minors to access age-inappropriate sexual materials.”
Professor Jessica Maier awarded prestigious NEH research fellowship
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has rewarded Jessica Maier, an Art History professor at Mount Holyoke, a fellowship for her work. The NEH is an independent federal agency that provides grants to various institutions and scholars for works of great importance in the humanities. Submitted proposals are subject to independent review.
New art exhibit advances climate change conversation
Students and faculty milled around the lobby of the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum on Wednesday, Jan. 29, as poems and soft music played from a speaker. Some gathered around a table filled with snacks while others looked at the different exhibits lining the walls. Still, others wrote on sticky notes, either describing their own version of the apocalypse or sharing bits of hope on another section of the wall.
New spring admits find community in small class size
Deer hunting debate continues in the Pioneer Valley
On Nov. 13, 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced that the proposed expansion of deer hunting to Quabbin Park in Belchertown, Massachusetts would be cancelled. The press release cited a need of further research. The Pioneer Valley is no stranger to controversy around the expansion of hunting in the area. The argument remains as to whether the hunting of deer should be expanded to more land or less, and how necessary the hunting of deer is for the environment.
Shakti program promotes leadership
Shakti, a program started in 2016 following the interim President Sonya Stephens’ trip to India in 2014, is a two-day conference which occurs every summer. Created through a collaboration between the Office of Admission and the individual alumnae, Shoba Narayan ’87, Vijaya Pastala ’89 and Gayatri Rangachari Shah ’94, the program aims to inspire confidence and leadership skills of 11th and 12th grade girls in India.
