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Senate invites dining officials to discuss sustainability, changes

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Senate invites dining officials to discuss sustainability, changes

The Student Government Association Senate began on Nov. 7 by reading off the agenda, which included the Mount Holyoke College Land Acknowledgment, guest speakers from Dining Services, E-Board updates and an open floor.

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Report of antisemitic incident leads to investigation

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Report of antisemitic incident leads to investigation

“Not all anti-Israel statements are antisemitic, but there was something about this one that was a little bit disturbing,” an alum from the Class of 1986 said in an interview with Mount Holyoke News.

The alum, who requested to remain anonymous for safety reasons, was referring to chalkboard messaging and an antisemitic flier they found while visiting campus with a friend on Oct. 26, 2023.

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A glimpse inside the ambitious and ready-for-action 2027 Class Board

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A glimpse inside the ambitious and ready-for-action 2027 Class Board

Making student-oriented decisions, introducing fine-tuned initiatives and engaging with powerful voices are only some of the many undertakings the recently elected Class of 2027 student government board claims they have chosen to pursue in the upcoming academic year.

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Students march to President Holley’s House in support of Palestine

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A group of students organizing under the name MHC For Palestine with support from the Western Massachusetts Action Coalition gathered in front of Pratt Hall in support of a liberated Palestine at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.

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Pronouns Day keynote features sexuality educator Ericka Hart

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Pronouns Day keynote features sexuality educator Ericka Hart

In honor of its annual Pronouns Day, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a keynote event that featured sexuality educator Ericka Hart on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Ericka Hart is a queer, Black femme activist who received their master’s of education in human sexuality from Widener University. Afterward, they served as a sexuality educator, spending time in the Peace Corps as an HIV/AIDS volunteer based in Ethiopia. Hart has been engaging with youth as well as adults in New York for over 10 years.

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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.

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Community reflects on Danielle R. Holley’s inauguration ceremony

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Community reflects on Danielle R. Holley’s inauguration ceremony

Though Danielle R. Holley had officially assumed her role as Mount Holyoke College’s 20th President nearly three months prior, excitement remained undiminished at her formal inauguration on Thursday, Sept. 21.

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Class of 2027 candidates vie for presidency in All Campus Elections

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Class of 2027 candidates vie for presidency in All Campus Elections

Sparking fervent discussions and growing anticipation within the Mount Holyoke College community, this year’s All Campus Elections have returned. The 2023 All Campus Elections are especially significant because of the substantial size of the Class of 2027 — 545 students were projected to enroll in the first-year class as of April 2023. 

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“This was the right place for me”: Danielle R. Holley inaugurated as the College’s 20th president

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“This was the right place for me”: Danielle R. Holley inaugurated as the College’s 20th president

With the start of the 2023-24 school year comes a new era for Mount Holyoke College, as President Danielle R. Holley begins her term as the College’s 20th president. Her official inauguration ceremony took place this Thursday, Sept. 21. In an interview with the Mount Holyoke News, Holley spoke on how she hopes to use her education and legal backgrounds to lead Mount Holyoke to a brighter, more progressive future that continues to empower students through their education.

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Unexpected discoveries unearthed during geothermal project excavation

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Unexpected discoveries unearthed during geothermal project excavation

Anyone who has stepped foot on the campus recently has likely taken stock of the various sections that are currently under renovation. Big changes are underway at Mount Holyoke College and some remnants from its past have been uncovered in the process.

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