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Food/Health
Top five late-night snacks near UMass
October 1, 2022
Alexandra Greenberg, Co-Social Media Editor
It’s Saturday night, you just got back from going out and now, you and your friends are starving. Every place you know is closed and after searching for nearby spots to eat, you’re stumped. Don’t worry! There are still some local spots for late-night snacking.
Book Review
Five feel good fiction books to help with early semester stress
September 30, 2022
Michelle Silveira, Writer
A perfect reading list when you need to take a break from textbooks
About
Injury-riddled Post Malone faces tough decisions during ongoing tour
September 30, 2022
Sean Dunham, Music Editor
Following the release of Malone’s fourth studio album, “Twelve Carat Toothpaste,” the celebratory tour is off to a bumpy start.
About
Sea.Hear.Now Festival in New Jersey brings live music to the sand for a star-studded fourth year
September 29, 2022
Cass Salot, TV/Film Editor
The budding Sea.Hear.Now...
About
“The Woman King” is a Fierce Crowd Pleaser
September 27, 2022
Thomas Machacz, Contributor
“The Woman King,”...
International
Act fast: A guide to applying for study abroad in spring
September 26, 2022
Adrienne Povey, Writer
There is still time to apply to study abroad in the spring but you need to act fast. Many of the study abroad programs’ deadlines are in October, so it's important to research the programs that you are interested in and talk to an advisor at the International Programs Office (IPO) soon.
Current Affairs
UMass student-run organization, Local Mojo is hip hopping and popping out as one of UMass’ main music hot spots
September 22, 2022
Cate Hanewich, Contributor
Local Mojo, a new organization created in the last year by students, promotes UMass student musicians through on and off campus events and concerts.

Webster Hall’s gender neutral bathrooms, a part of UMass Amherst’s Gender-Inclusive Housing program.

Webster Hall residents start gender-neutral bathroom accessibility campaign

A collective of genderqueer students in Webster Hall’s Gender-Inclusive Housing program are seeking to change the low number of gender-neutral bathrooms in their residential hall.

Photo: Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

What Didn’t Happen at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards?

Cass Salot, TV/Film Editor

The 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards aired on Monday Sept. 12, with host and long-time Saturday Night Live cast member Kenan Thompson hosting. Thompson is a change in pace from three-time host Jimmy Kimmel, who still managed to...

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UMass students share their perspectives on fashion

Hannah Stryke, Writer

A question we often ask ourselves is whether or not we have a sense of style or if we truly understand fashion. But what exactly is fashion? What distinguishes someone from either having or not having style? After speaking with various students around campus, I have found an answer.

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Nanans Diy, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The toll of being a new student on mental health: Advice for college freshman from fellow students

Alexandra Greenberg, Co-Social Media Editor

With the fall semester beginning, it's important to discuss the effects of entering a new school as an incoming freshman. Most new students feel anxious and unsure of how to handle this new environment. Here are a few tips to make the transition more seamless and enjoyable based on what has helped me and a few other students in the past.

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The Celtics season has not even started and its looking doom and gloom

Eric Lee, Writer

The Celtics are the balls right? Well at the moment it's looking more doom and gloom than sunshine and rainbows. Eric Lee looks into the Celtics' miserable September.

OP-Ed: The Boston Celtics defense will help them hoist banner 18

Chris Rodriguez, Writer

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors will face off in the NBA Finals. Chris Rodriguez looks into how each team can come out victorious.

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New Semester, Same Struggles: How classes hurt your wallet after the bill is paid

Michelle Silveira, Writer

Whether you acquire all of your textbooks weeks before the semester starts, during the first week of classes, bit by bit throughout the semester, or not at all, the affordability...

Finding strength through Kate Bush

Chelsea Staub, Lifestyle Editor

With sweat beading down my forehead, I walked home on a hot June afternoon, quickly trying to escape the summer heat. A car surged past me with speakers blaring this season’s...