COVID-19 Update(s): What we know right now
Joanna Buoniconti, Brianna Silva, and Talia Heisey
April 9, 2020
In-person classes have been suspended for the remainder of the semester. We'll provide daily updates from Whitmore and beyond.
UMass Students try to keep busy at home and adjust to online classes
Nicole Biagioni, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2020
UMass Students try to keep busy at home and adjust to online classes
Not Here, Not Now, Not This Family
Harry Ortof, Editor
March 25, 2020
There are over 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S. The National Sanctuary Movement found that only 36 of them were living in sanctuary in 2018. This is one of their stories.
Making the most of remote learning: How to Zoom
Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor
March 19, 2020
Many UMass faculty members are moving at least part of their classes to Zoom, a video-conferencing platform that lets everyone connect in real-time.
COVID-19 Updates: Residential Life shares plans for housing
Brianna Silva, Managing Editor
March 16, 2020
While campus remains off-limits for most, UMass has devised a strategy to provide housing for the students who need it most.
Social distancing: It’s a real thing and you should do it
Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor
March 16, 2020
Residents are advised to stay home, and if you have to go out, maintain a distance of at least six feet from other people.
COVID-19 Updates: Massachusetts implements new precautions
Brianna Silva, Managing Editor
March 15, 2020
Amid the rapid growth of the COVID-19 virus, Massachusetts is moving to stop "community spread" through large events and gatherings.
UMass students express concern over transition to remote learning
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 13, 2020
With the coronavirus spreading at an alarming rate, universities across the U.S. are moving to remote learning. On March 11, UMass Amherst announced that students must remain off-campus for two weeks after spring break. UMass students share their thoughts on how the transition will affect their learning and spread of the virus.
“The Water Station”, creating your own story
Caroline Berteletti, Contributor
March 11, 2020
He offers an opening for interpretation, “the audience creates their own meaning, because once you see the sculptures and actors on stage, you will start making meaning, and I think that’s the idea of the playwright.”
Amherst College suspends classes and moves to remote learning
Nicole Biagioni, Contributing Writer
March 10, 2020
Amherst College suspends classes and moves to remote learning for the semester.
Straight Sex ignite audiences with their final string of shows
David Anderson, Writer
March 4, 2020
Sadly, this was one of Straight Sex’s final shows. In a couple of months, they will be going on an “indefinite hiatus.”
Changes for the Five College Student Film & Video Festival
Ian Dartley, Writer
February 29, 2020
The winning narrative film, “Sleep Paralysis,” stood out as a carefully crafted nightmare.
Joe Kochapski
Joe Kochapski talks with Tim Ennis, President of the UMass Democrats about coronavirus updates, the Trump-Taliban agreement, violence at Greece and Turkey border over migrants, and Bernie’s rise.
A guide to unplugging during quarantine
Take this quarantine as an opportunity to detox from social media and you may just find your newest hobby.
Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant
Beccy gives advice on how to stay close with your friends and family, which can be done even while social distancing.
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski analyze crucial moments and elements in the award-winning movie “Parasite.”