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5 YouTube fitness channels to follow

5 YouTube fitness channels to follow

Christine Feeley, Contributor March 31, 2020
Check out these 5 Fitness YouTube channels to help stay fit while during self quarantine.
Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant

Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant

Rebecca Aiken, Contributor March 30, 2020
Beccy gives advice on how to stay close with your friends and family, which can be done even while social distancing.
Whats Free to Stream While You Sit Inside All Day

What’s Free to Stream While You Sit Inside All Day

Julia Donohue, Entertainment Editor March 27, 2020
In case you need some distraction from the global crisis or just want to enjoy something other than your once-daily walk, here are some free streaming options.
Support your local businesses

Support your local businesses

Elisabeth Morgan, Writer March 26, 2020
Supporting your local businesses is more important than ever in these troubling times.
UMass journalism alumni covering news during a pandemic

UMass journalism alumni covering news during a pandemic

Jonathan Kermah, Editor in Chief March 26, 2020
Three UMass journalism alumni discuss working on news coverage during a pandemic.
A sign outside First Church Amherst.
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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.
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Celebrity Coronavirus tweets: The good, the bad, the ugly

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor March 22, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many celebrities have tweeted to their fanbases in hopes of spreading positivity and advocating for safety measures.
Making the most of remote learning: How to Zoom

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.
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10 binge-worthy Netflix shows to watch while you’re social distancing

Brianna Silva, Managing Editor March 18, 2020
From bold anime to fresh comedy sketches, these shows will keep you watching while you help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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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

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

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.
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