Madelyn Dalley

President Holley discusses MHC Forward, College’s new strategic plan, at senate

President Holley discusses MHC Forward, College’s new strategic plan, at senate

The Oct. 1 Senate meeting began with the Mount Holyoke College land acknowledgement, which was introduced by SGA President Julia Keane ’26 and Vice President Cindy Ntembe ’27. The Board officially began the meeting by providing a brief list of club events taking place this week, rather than holding an open floor. These events included “Noche Latina” on Oct. 4, MHCASA’s “All Black Party” and the Office of Community and Belonging’s “Autumn Reels” event on Oct. 5.

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Senators discuss Gracious Dinner, ‘eggy-smelling water’ and more

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Senators discuss Gracious Dinner, ‘eggy-smelling water’ and more

Mount Holyoke College’s Student Government Association held its first meeting in two weeks on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Last week, SGA did not hold its weekly senate meeting due to the annual BOOM! Conference. Because of this break, there was much to be addressed at this week’s meeting.

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Senior singles shortage and late night construction addressed at latest senate meeting

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Senior singles shortage and late night construction addressed at latest senate meeting

Mount Holyoke College Senate held its weekly meeting this past Tuesday, April 2, 2024. To start the meeting, the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgement was read aloud to the senate board, giving the attendees time to reflect on the land they inhabit.

After the land acknowledgment, the E-Board shared updates regarding laundry and the Ways and Means Guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Student-led vigil for late transgender Indigenous teen sparks tears, fear and hope

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Student-led vigil for late transgender Indigenous teen sparks tears, fear and hope

On Feb. 7, 2024, 16-year-old Indigenous nonbinary student Nex Benedict went to use the bathroom at an Oklahoma high school. Teen Vogue reported that because of anti-transgender laws in the state, requiring students to use the bathroom that correlated with the gender they were assigned at birth, Benedict was required to use the women’s restroom.

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Senate sparks discussion about college expenses, accessibility concerns and the struggling language department

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Senate sparks discussion about college expenses, accessibility concerns and the struggling language department

Mount Holyoke College’s Student Government Association opened its senate meeting on Feb. 13 with the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgement, emphasizing the importance of learning about local Indigenous nations. 

Afterwards, Vice President for College Relations Kassandra Jolley and Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer Carl Ries were welcomed on stage to present information about financial aid and the College’s budget.

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On benches, branches, and bridges: coyote decoys continue to be misplaced around campus

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On benches, branches, and bridges: coyote decoys continue to be misplaced around campus

Last week’s edition of Mount Holyoke News covered the recent tampering with non-lethal goose-repellent coyote decoys around campus.

These images display the unusual positions in which the Mount Holyoke community has discovered the decoys over the past week.

Campus coyotes reported missing, college staff takes action

Campus coyotes reported missing, college staff takes action

Mount Holyoke College students have likely noticed the addition of several new plastic canines to campus this semester. Coyote decoys were installed to “keep the Canada goose population to a minimum on [Mount Holyoke’s] campus,” according to the Sept. 27 edition of the “MHC This Week” newsletter.

While these decoys may help repel the goose population, they have attracted another population: thieves. 

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