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Celtics
The Celtics implode in Game 7 as their comeback falls short to the Heat
May 31, 2023
Eric Lee, Writer
The Celtics can’t beat the Heat as they are eliminated from the playoffs by the hands of Jimmy Butler. Read Eric Lee’s article on how things went from bad to worse in Game 7.
Profiles
Becoming B’Shara: Embracing your musical identity
May 10, 2023
Lance Airasian, Contributor
Within the past year, senior UMass engineering major Eli Feldman began performing across UMass under his stage name, Bshara. However, Bshara wasn't always backed with a full band of passionate musicians pooling their talents and skills together to bring a friend’s project to life. Originally it was just Feldman in a bedroom with a laptop, passion, and a drive to be different.
About
Dear Film Industry: Stop Exploiting Jewish Trauma
April 24, 2023
Brooke Wallenstein , Contributor
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Bruins
Op-Ed: The Bruins are the best team in the NHL, all that’s left to do is win it all
April 21, 2023
Eric Lee, Writer
After breaking NHL records for wins and points in a single regular season, the Bruins have one more job to do. Read Eric Lee's story on it here.
Celtics
Op-Ed: Are the Celtics mentally ready to get back to the Finals?
April 15, 2023
Erie Lee, Writer
The road to Banner 18 begins for the Boston Celtics, as they look to finish off what they started last season. Read Eric Lee’s article for a preview of the NBA playoffs.
Current Affairs
‘Welcome to Swamyville:’ Students protest UMass housing
April 14, 2023
Maddie Fabian, News Editor
On Thursday night, students exchanged the comfort of their dorms for tents and sleeping bags next to the campus pond. The “campout” protest called on UMass administrators to address student housing issues.
Climate Change
Students march around campus protesting Willow Project
April 11, 2023
Selene Bonafini, Writer
Students gathered outside the Student Union to protest the Willow Project, a recently approved oil drilling project in Alaska. Protest organizers gave speeches to the crowd, which was followed by a noisy march around the center of campus.

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...

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

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

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.

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

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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Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Credit: Deadline

“That’s just Greed”: Controversy behind the new Dahmer series

Rachel Dufault, Contributor

Netflix released a new series on Sept. 21, 2022 called Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer story (otherwise known as Dahmer) which stars Evan Peters as Dahmer. It shows the thoughts...

“The Invitation:” No marketing tactic can save this movie

Brooke Wallenstien , Contributor

Directed by Jessica M. Thompson and written by Blair Butler, the movie “The Invitation” (2022) new iteration of the dracula tale has gotten a lackluster reviews. The marketing...