New Uncommon Grounds promises better aesthetics and alcohol

New Uncommon Grounds promises better aesthetics and alcohol

BY EILEEN O’GRADY ’18

In Blanchard’s southwest corner, the long counter with the Uncommon Grounds logo is gone. The glass pastry case which previously contained cookies and cakes has disappeared, and the ice cream window is there no more. Instead, two brown sofas and a thin brown rug fill the floor space against the southern wall. The trash bins and the café seating area are gone, and in their place are cushy modern armchairs for student lounging. 

Involvement Fair 2017 brings changes to an annual event

Involvement Fair 2017 brings changes to an annual event

BY EMMA RUBIN ’20

Over 100 of Mount Holyoke’s student organizations and academic departments joined in this year’s Involvement Fair, which took place on Sunday, Sept. 10 on Skinner Green. Every year the Involvement Fair serves as an introduction for first-year students to the extracurricular opportunities the College has to offer.

Mount Holyoke awash in new changes, even in laundry rooms

Mount Holyoke awash in new  changes, even in laundry rooms

BY ANNA SHORTRIDGE ’19

There are many new changeson the MountHolyoke campus this fall, including the renovation of Blanchard Campus Center, the consolidationof the campus store withthe Odyssey Bookshop and the move of student mailboxes to Auxiliary Services. And now, each dorm on campus has been equipped with new washing machines and dryers.

Noose found at Amherst College, suspects identified

BY ABBY BAKER ’19

Early last week, a noose was found on Amherst College’s Pratt Football Field, setting the campus on edge and prompting a police investigation. According to police, the noose was placed there on either Sept. 4 or 5.                             

New student co-op to bring affordable coffee to campus

New student co-op to bring affordable coffee to campus

BY KATE TURNER ’21

Mo’Coffee, the newly-established Mount Holyoke coffee co-operative held their inaugural event for the year on Sunday. Hosted in the All Saints Episcopal Church, the Kick-Off Coffee House featured music, board games and, of course, a steady supply of coffee and tea provided by student worker-owners and participating faculty throughout the night. 

Ellen Chilemba '17 named Glamour College Woman of the Year

Ellen Chilemba '17 named Glamour College Woman of the Year

BY ALLYSON HUNTOON '19 

“It all started as a small summer project,” Ellen Chilemba ’17 said from her seat in a dimly-lit room in the back of Rockies Dining Hall, trying to finish the rice and potatoes on her plate before going to class.

Translation headsets in two languages available for graduation

Translation headsets in two languages available for graduation

BY ANNA SHORTRIDGE '19

For the class of 2017’s commencement ceremony in May, Mount Holyoke will be offering translation headsets in Mandarin and Spanish for attendees. This is the first time the college will be using translation headsets for commencement.

Senate discusses First Generation students, campus police

BY SHELL LIN '17 

The Student Government Association Senate met in Blanchard great room Tuesday night to discuss recent issues on campus, including transgender students’ experiences, the Five College First Generation Conference and the SGA budget.