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Opening up resources
Andoni Zervoglos, Contributor

Textbooks cost a lot, and UMass Amherst’s Open Education Library is working to change that. The university library is working to provide open-access resources to students and professors. “Where we are doing right now...

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ChatGPT in the classroom?
Eve Neumann, Writer
In an ever-evolving technological world, UMass, like so many other schools, is in the midst of a debate about where and when it is appropriate to use artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT. 
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Orlando: A Celebration of Queerness Comes to the Rand Theater
"Orlando": A Celebration of Queerness Comes to the Rand Theater
Maanasa Dhavala, Writer
Based on a Sarah Ruhl adaptation of the Virginia Woolf novel, Orlando tells the story of a genderfluid aristocrat as they live through several centuries of history, fall in love, get their heart broken, and explore their identity. 
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Friendsgiving: Easy recipes for those who struggle in the kitchen
Friendsgiving: Easy recipes for those who struggle in the kitchen
Katherine Bernier, Contributor
A cherished tradition for many students towards the end of November is Friendsgiving, a fun excuse to get together and do what you do every week–eat food and talk. Friendsgiving is special though, there is something different about this get-together. Being tasked to bring something to the table (literally) is not always a fun opportunity. For those of us who struggle in the kitchen, it may even be scary. In some cases, it may be easiest to just buy something from the store. But, if you are looking to give it your best shot, keep reading. Below, I have some pretty easy recipes to follow if you are looking to bring homemade dishes to your Friendsgiving. 
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Rihanna dressed in red in a sea of white puffy outfits (The New Yorker)
Rihanna in Red: Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
Rachael Dufault, Writer
Receiving more viewers than the actual Super Bowl game, Rihanna's performance will go down in history as truly remarkable.
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Kim Petras and Sam Smith receiving Best Pop Duo Performance (Pitchfork)
A recap of the 2023 Grammy Awards
Rachael Dufault, Writer
As it does every year, the Grammys have good, bad, and shocking moments. From Kim Petras being the first transgender artist to win a Grammy, Beyoncé being robbed of the album of the year, and Harry Styles’ controversial remark in his acceptance speech, it is nearly impossible to make everyone happy. Although there is voting that determines the winner of the Grammys, some say that it is a rigged system and a premeditated program.
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Shardonay Blueford would spend nine years at Georgia Tech in various compliance roles.
How Shardonay Blueford blossomed from a dual-sport athlete into an important piece of UMass Athletics
Taylor Lee, Managing Editor
Shardonay Blueford once considered joining the military. A decade later she's worked with athletes such as the Pelicans' Jose Alvarado and former Patriot Shaq Mason. Read Taylor Lee's story on it here.
The exciting future of American soccer
The exciting future of American soccer
Saahil Bhakta, Contributor
After a surprising run from the U.S. Men's National Team, is it finally time for American soccer to reach the next level of domestic growth? Read Saahil Bhakta's story on it here.
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