UMass students hold sit-in at State House
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
May 18, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
“If there are no student voices in the discussion, then how well are you doing your job.”
Why does UMass love Coke? Students question pouring rights at flagship campus
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
May 12, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Features, Food/Health, Showcase, Student Life
Although it's unknown to a majority of students, a select few are starting to fight against Coca Cola's ties to UMass.
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
Nujhat Purnata, Contributor
May 9, 2019
Filed under Campus, In-Depth, Opinion, Showcase, Student Life, Voices
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.
Distinguished UMass Political Science Professor Sheldon Goldman discusses the Supreme Court
Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer
May 3, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Goldman stresses the fact that a more conservative Supreme Court can reverse landmark cases like Roe vs. Wade
Should UMass Build a Nuclear Power Plant?
Amelia Marceau, Writer
May 3, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Opinion, Showcase
There’s a very clear threat that if something isn’t done soon, the damage done will become irreversible.
UMass vs. Goliath: How can universities keep marginalized students in STEM?
Brie Bristol and Julia Donohue
May 2, 2019
Filed under Campus, Features, Showcase, Student Life
“I feel like people try to think science has nothing to do with society or doesn’t intertwine with things like sexism or racism but it does,” sophomore biochemistry and neuroscience major Juliana Babu said.
Andrew Puzder, former Hardee’s and Carls Jr. CEO, discusses capitalism at UMass
Amelia Marceau, Writer
May 1, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., spoke to students on campus this past week about the differences between capitalism and socialism.
UMass hosts third annual Women in Sports Media Symposium
April 30, 2019
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Showcase, Sports, Student Life, TV/Movies, Voices
Students had the opportunity to gain valuable insight from veteran women in sports journalism during the five-hour symposium
Robson’s weekly pro sports roundup: NFL Draft edition
Jacob Robson, Sports columnist
April 28, 2019
Which former UMass star was chosen in the second round?
Ask UMass – Campus construction
Rachel Swansburg and Rebecca Duffy
April 24, 2019
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Showcase, Student Life, Web Series
With the construction of the Student Union building underway, Rachel Swansburg and Rebecca Duffy ask UMass students what they want to see next on campus.
UMass Student Food Pantry usage growing on campus despite No. 1 dining in the nation
Christopher McLaughlin, Contributor
April 23, 2019
Filed under Campus, Food/Health, In-Depth, Lifestyle, Multimedia, Showcase, Student Life
Although the campus is known for its dining, the food pantry at UMass still serves as a main food source for many students.
Robson’s weekly prop sports roundup: 4/15 – 4/21
Jacob Robson, Sports columnist
April 22, 2019
Filed under Sports
In the week that leads up to the NFL draft, NBA playoffs and Champions League drama are in full swing.
Amelia Marceau, Writer
Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., spoke to students on campus this past week about the differences between capitalism and socialism.
Joe Biden: The Reality Behind “Good Ol’ Uncle Joe”
Biden was born 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania which would make him the second oldest candidate in the race at 76 years of age. Biden was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970 at 27. Two years later, he pulled off an impressive victory to unseat the Republican incumbent Caleb Boggs and was elected to the U.S. Senate. He would go on to represent the state of Delaware for 36 years in the Senate, serving as both chair of the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee in that timespan.
How Benjamin Netanyahu won a historic fifth term
The U.S. has had a profound role in shaping Israel’s politics and the ties between the two countries remain stronger than ever.
Five must-try restaurants in Hampshire County
Don't leave western Mass. without trying these five top eateries.