U-Más Fuerte Together: The UMass Racial Justice Coalition
Brianna Silva, Editor-In-Chief
July 10, 2020
What initially began as a Google Doc, soon became a movement led by the UMass Racial Justice Coalition. Students at UMass are now signing their names to join and support the RJC's demands.
COVID-19 Update(s): What we know right now
Joanna Buoniconti, Brianna Silva, and Talia Heisey
July 9, 2020
In-person classes have been suspended for the remainder of the semester. We'll provide daily updates from Whitmore and beyond.
How quarantine can impact long distance relationships
Ava Bertino, Contributing Writer
July 9, 2020
Sofie Lafratta, a freshman at Indiana University, is in a long distance relationship with her boyfriend who attends West Virginia University. How has quarantine, a time when everyone should stay inside and avoid spending time with non-relatives as much as possible, affected her relationship?
The Revolution is Now
Brianna Silva, Editor-In-Chief
July 1, 2020
Right now we are witnessing centuries worth of Black history and activism providing people with the tools to combat white supremacy. Right now we are observing society unfold and blossom. Right now we are experiencing the power of unity and the beauty of diversity
What I Wish I Knew
Astghik Dion, Photo/Assistant Entertainment Editor
May 18, 2020
A collection of words of wisdom by women in college, for women entering college.
Isaiah Rodgers drafted by Indianapolis Colts
Lucas Alvarez, Sports Co-editor
April 28, 2020
The former UMass corner was selected in the 6th round, giving UMass football three alumni on NFL rosters.
MASSPIRG co-hosts 50th Earth Day anniversary celebration for 100% renewable energy
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
April 23, 2020
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
COVID-19 leaves college students to question summer internships
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
April 14, 2020
What happens to summer internships when there is a worldwide pandemic?
Reforming an incarcerated America
Saliha Bayrak and Karen Kimble
April 12, 2020
The relationship between UMass and Hampshire County Jail is still in its infancy, but Professor Raymond hopes to cultivate it into a more well-established program that forms a direct “pipeline” between release from jail to enrollment at UMass — or even a class that regular UMass students take alongside students who are incarcerated.
Men’s Basketball: UMass continues to fill their roster for the next season
Liam Shea, Editor
April 8, 2020
On March 18th the Minutemen officially added Wichita State Guard, Noah Fernandes amongst other players to their growing roster.
The Science of Craft: A class like no other
Nicole Biagioni, Writer
April 8, 2020
The Science of Craft is not your typical gen-ed class, with students becoming blacksmiths glassblowers.
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
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
Beccy discusses the options for the upcoming semester.
COVID-19: Our Social Safety Net is Failing Us
As the crisis has unfolded in the US one thing remains clear: our social safety net is failing us.
Quarantine reflection: Breaking out of the suburban bubble
Managing Editor Trevor Wilson reflects on his experience during the COVID-19 quarantine.