,

Betty Shabazz Cultural Center celebrates homecoming weekend

,
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.

,

Convocation speakers celebrate TGNC10 announcement

,
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.

,

Students gather in Great Room to watch live presidential debate

,
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.

, ,

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

, ,
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."

,

Pro-Palestine student protestors briefly interrupt Commencement ceremony

,
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.

,

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

,
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. 

,

Mount Holyoke College community responds to student accounts of food poisoning

,
Mount Holyoke College community responds to student accounts of food poisoning

Previously, on April 8, Mount Holyoke News published a piece titled “Students believe the Dining Commons is giving them food poisoning, the College disagrees,” discussing the experiences of the wider student community with food poisoning and sickness from the dining hall food. 

Cart (0)