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The Betty Shabazz Cultural Center celebrates its 55th birthday

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The Betty Shabazz Cultural Center celebrates its 55th birthday

“It is a milestone that the Betty [Shabazz Cultural Center] has survived … the essence of the Betty has survived. Even though it has changed bodies, the essence still remains,” Dani Darku ’27 said as she walked across campus on Oct. 30, on her way to celebrate the 55th birthday of the Betty Shabazz Cultural Center. “We have to keep in mind that the school did not have the Betty in mind when it was being built. [The school] didn’t have the identities of Black students when it was being built, so we need to keep that in mind and come to the Betty because it is not about the distance, it's about the Betty being a home for us.”

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Small brush fire in woods results in Prospect Hall evacuation

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A small brush fire broke out in the wooded area behind 1837 Hall and Prospect Hall on Mount Holyoke College’s campus on Tuesday afternoon. While no flames were visible at time of reporting, a large plume of smoke could be seen emerging from above the trees. Students were evacuated from Prospect Hall and the neighboring Fimbel Maker and Innovation Lab. No injuries have been reported. There appears to be no damage to any residence halls or academic buildings. An MHC Emergency Alert from Public Safety & Services at 1:13 p.m. stated that the fire is “contained.”

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Mount Holyoke hosts panel on potential outcomes of 2024 US elections

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Mount Holyoke hosts panel on potential outcomes of 2024 US elections

For the past few months, the 2024 United States presidential election has been a highly anticipated event nationwide and across the globe. Since Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate after current President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July, many have been curious to see how the election will pan out with the nation’s first female presidency being a possible outcome.

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Betty Shabazz Cultural Center celebrates homecoming weekend

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Betty Shabazz Cultural Center celebrates homecoming weekend

Remembering those who came before us, who paved the way, who put in the work and fought for the right for Black students to be on this campus: these ideas were the sentiment of the weekend homecoming event celebrated by Black students at the Betty Shabazz Cultural Center from Sept. 21 to 22. The house was filled with students from all different class years and backgrounds with the common desire to interact and be in community with fellow Black students. The center, often referred to as the “Betty,” is described by the College as assisting and supporting students from the African diaspora through interactive programming.

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Convocation speakers celebrate TGNC10 announcement

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Convocation speakers celebrate TGNC10 announcement

Pom-poms in hand and gowns zipped up, the graduating class of 2025 marched down the steps of Gettell Amphitheater while the Five College West African Music Ensemble played energetic music. This processional marked the beginning of the 2024 Convocation ceremony held on Sept. 3, this time at 10 a.m. instead of the usual 12 p.m.

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Students gather in Great Room to watch live presidential debate

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Students gather in Great Room to watch live presidential debate

There were scarcely seats available in the Great Room on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 10, as students gathered to watch a live screening of the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. While the two candidates debated at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, a projection of the ABC News broadcast played for watch party attendees as they spectated from decorated tables under red, white and blue stage lighting.

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In Memoriam: Dwight Hall copper beech cut down after 120 years on campus, community reflects

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In Memoriam: Dwight Hall copper beech cut down after 120 years on campus, community reflects

Dwight Hall's copper beech tree took "severe damage" after last night’s storms, according to an email sent by Mount Holyoke College at 12:32 p.m. today. The trunk had split down the side, creating multiple stress fractures at the tree's base. The College's arborists and tree consultants began trimming the beech this morning. However, according to Grounds Supervisor Dave Barthelette, by 12:59 p.m. they determined it too “unstable” to safely remain upright. 

"It has to be taken down," Barthelette said. "It's devastating."

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Pro-Palestine student protestors briefly interrupt Commencement ceremony

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Pro-Palestine student protestors briefly interrupt Commencement ceremony

Many students at Mount Holyoke’s 187th Commencement ceremony last May used the event as an opportunity to show support for Palestine amid the Israeli military’s ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

The bulk of the demonstrations were organized by I-Change for Palestine, a group of pro-Palestine student activists at Mount Holyoke. Advocating for Mount Holyoke’s divestment from Israel is currently one of their main goals.

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Mount Holyoke hosts lecture on Christian nationalism, white power, and antisemitism

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Mount Holyoke hosts lecture on Christian nationalism, white power, and antisemitism

On April 11, 2024, students, staff and community members gathered to hear guest speaker Dr. Riv-Ellen Prell present her research on Christian nationalism, white power and American antisemitism for the first time publicly. 

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