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Looking for a horror movie this spooky season? Director Zach Cregger, known for Weapons and Barbarian, brings a new take on the popular Resident Evil franchise to theaters. Starring Austin Abrams, alongside Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry and Kali Reis, Resident Evil combines survival horror with elements of dark comedy. The film follows Bryan, a...
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 120 people gathered at Park Square on Saturday morning, Oct. 17, for a No Kings demonstration organized by Indivisible Pittsfield, bringing residents together to express concerns about the nation’s political climate. The demonstration took place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. According to Brian Whitman, a leader of Indivisible Pittsfield,
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The MCLA women’s soccer team celebrated Senior Day on Oct. 10 at Shewcraft Field, recognizing five graduating players before facing Fitchburg State in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) matchup. Despite a strong defensive effort, the Trailblazers fell to the Falcons 4-0 in front of 261 spectators. Before kickoff, teammates, coaches
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MCLA students gathered at Freel Library on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for Midterm Study Night Monster Mash, an event designed to connect students with academic support services as they prepared for midterm exams. The annual event brought together the Writing Studio, Trailblazer Tutor Center and Math Drop-in Center, giving students access to several campus resources
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Saturday mornings, downtown North Adams becomes a gathering place for local farmers, artisans and residents looking for fresh produce, handmade goods and a sense of community. The North Adams Farmers Market operates outdoors on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays during its seasonal run, bringing together...
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Homemade boxcars took over Main Street on Friday, Oct. 2, as young racers participated in the North Adams Boxcar Derby, bringing families and spectators downtown for an evening of racing and community activities. The event, organized by the city’s police and fire departments, was part of the Fall Foliage Weekend celebrations....
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At the corner of Porter and Church streets, the Campagna Kleefeld Center for Creativity in the Arts is taking shape as MCLA’s new primary gallery and arts programming space. The center is expected to open in 2027 and will provide new opportunities for students to engage with artists, exhibitions and creative work. It is also...
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The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority provides bus service across the Berkshires, connecting communities including Williamstown, North Adams, Pittsfield, Lee and Great Barrington. BRTA is currently fare-free, with the program expected to continue through June 2027, according to the transit authority. The agency says it is also working to improve reliabili
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The Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted a ResLife Bazaar on May 4 at the Taconic Lawn near Smith House, giving students an opportunity to relax and socialize before finals week. The event ran from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and featured free food, carnival-style games, outdoor activities, raffles, and a mechanical bull ride. According to...
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