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Beacon Hill is beginning to look like Capitol Hill

Vincent Rossi, Writer October 31, 2019
Last week, a series of bills were proposed by state representatives, senators and Boston city councilors that were pretty embarrassing, to say the least.
Students working together to bead a lanyard.

Bead with me at the Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center 

Brie Bristol, Writer October 30, 2019
The JWECC highlights the importance of Native art, culture and relaxation
Homecoming: what exactly is it?

Homecoming: what exactly is it?

Abigail Gracie, Writer October 28, 2019
We were “Proud & Loud” even though we didn’t know what it was.
Breaking down stereotypes one film at a time

Breaking down stereotypes one film at a time

Emilee Klein, Writer October 28, 2019
The Asian American Film Festival focuses on the relationship between Asian Americans and gender.
New York Times investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones speaks on the achievement gap at talk held in Springfield

New York Times investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones speaks on the achievement gap at talk held in Springfield

Caeli Chesin and Talia Heisey October 24, 2019
She challenged the audience to think about equality and the extent it exists in a country founded on racist ideals.
SGAs Sonya Epstein works to create a more just UMass

SGA’s Sonya Epstein works to create a more just UMass

Rebecca Duffy, Writer October 23, 2019
The secretary wants to use their voice to uplift others on a campus they love.
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Presidential candidate Andrew Yang: Not left. Not right. Forward.

Vincent Rossi, Writer October 21, 2019
“Not left. Not right. Forward.” has become one of the campaign slogans that indicates his disinterest in playing sides during a very hyper-partisan time in our country.
UMass acquires collection of Daniel Ellsberg; upcoming talk with the activist and whistleblower

UMass acquires collection of Daniel Ellsberg; upcoming talk with the activist and whistleblower

Caeli Chesin October 18, 2019
The 500 boxes are estimated to take two years of a full-time archivist’s work to process and catalog the collection,
The Zoo Report: Marissa Parella on the UMass PINK ambassador team and girl code

The Zoo Report: Marissa Parella on the UMass PINK ambassador team and girl code

Kacey Connolly, Chloe Lindahl, and Katherine Kelley October 18, 2019
Tune in to hear about female representation in the business field and how far the lengths of girl code go.
TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Bulgaria vs. England and racism in soccer

TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Bulgaria vs. England and racism in soccer

Jacob Robson, Alejandro Winsor, and Joshua Crespo October 17, 2019
Tune in to hear the boys talk Bulgaria versus England.
UMass People Finder to add pronouns to honor International Pronouns Day

UMass People Finder to add pronouns to honor International Pronouns Day

Brian Choquet, News Editor October 17, 2019
"As a nonbinary trans person who uses they/them pronouns, I get misgendered every day...You end up feeling marginalized and invisible, with few people seeing you for who you are."
Former NBA commissioner talks China controversy at UMass

Former NBA commissioner talks China controversy at UMass

Chase Purrington, Sports Editor October 17, 2019
While the NBA boils in social conflict, David Stern delivered a lecture on Wednesday night, in part to discuss social responsibility. 
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