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.
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.
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.
Deteriorating Amherst elementary schools one step closer to needed repairs
Matthew DiPesa, Assistant OpEd and Voices Editor
April 29, 2019
Filed under Around the Valley, Current Affairs, Showcase
Could this finally be the end of years of disrepair for Amherst's elementary schools?
Joe Biden: The Reality Behind “Good Ol’ Uncle Joe”
Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer
April 24, 2019
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
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.
Pete Buttigieg: mayor turned presidential candidate
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
April 23, 2019
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Buttigieg is a 37 year old, two-term mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Buttigieg is a Harvard Graduate and Afghanistan War veteran who can speak seven languages. He is hoping to win the candidacy as the youngest and first homosexual President in U.S. history. As of right now Buttigeig winning the nomination is unlikely, he’s gained considerable traction with Democratic hopefuls, accumulating national media attention and recognition.
How Benjamin Netanyahu won a historic fifth term
Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer
April 17, 2019
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
The U.S. has had a profound role in shaping Israel’s politics and the ties between the two countries remain stronger than ever.
Victims’ rights lawyer Carrie Goldberg speaks at UMass
Katherine Scott, Writer
April 10, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
The Weaponization of the internet and the age of #MeToo.
In Photos: UMass’ Social Innovation Conference
Patrick Kline, Photo Editor
April 10, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Multimedia, Showcase
UMass hosted several guest speakers last week to discuss social change and impact economy.
Diversifying hackathons: UMass students put a spin on the popular tech event
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
April 10, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Features, Showcase, Student Life
UMass students are taking the "hack" out of "hackathon" and creating unique events for western Massachusetts.
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
“If there are no student voices in the discussion, then how well are you doing your job.”
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.
Should UMass Build a Nuclear Power Plant?
There’s a very clear threat that if something isn’t done soon, the damage done will become irreversible.
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.