Extinction Rebellion joins Sunrise Movement in demonstration

Extinction Rebellion joins Sunrise Movement in demonstration

Students and members of the surrounding community gathered with signs and songs on Sunday afternoon to raise awareness about the climate crisis. The group of about 15, stood on the green across from Chapin Auditorium holding signs which encouraged climate activism, shamed oil companies and promoted campus divestment. The signs included a massive banner, which read, “GREEN NEW DEAL.”

Rachel Maddow finishes book tour at Mount Holyoke

Rachel Maddow finishes book tour at Mount Holyoke

“I really see my job as explaining stuff,” Rachel Maddow, host of “The Rachel Maddow Show” on MSNBC and author of “Drift” and “Blowout,” said in an interview with the Mount Holyoke News before her campus book event on Sunday, Nov. 17. The event, run by The Odyssey Bookshop in collaboration with Mount Holyoke College, was the last stop on Maddow’s tour to promote her newest book.

“Moving Forward”: Karine Jean-Pierre talks new book, politics

Karine Jean-Pierre spoke on campus on Nov. 11 in Gamble Auditorium to discuss her new book “Moving Forward.” The event was run in partnership with the Odyssey Bookshop and was open to students, faculty and the general public. 

College honors Frances Perkins with documentary screening

College honors Frances Perkins with documentary screening

“I hope that you never stop fighting to give every student in this country a chance to succeed,” Elizabeth Warren said in a statement read by her State Presidential Campaign Director and Holyoke City Councilor Jossie Valentin at the premiere of a new documentary about Frances Perkins screened at Chapin Auditorium on Nov. 7.

SGA holds town hall on Health Services

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Mount Holyoke Student Government Association (SGA) Senate held a town hall with Health Center officials. Director of Health Services Karen Engell, Medical Director Cheryl Flynn, BeWell Director Karen Jacobus and Nursing Coordinator Susan Ferraro spoke on the panel.

Local election results announced

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 58 cities and towns in Massachusetts held municipal elections to select mayors, city coun- cil leaders and school board members. Although South Hadley did not hold municipal elections, this year nearby towns Amherst, Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke did.