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What is impeachment and how does it work?

Amelia Marceau, Writer October 17, 2019
President Trump's term may be over before impeachment proceedings begin.

A TOAST to improv

Emilee Klein, Writer October 16, 2019
UMass Comedy League’s improv troupe gives insight into their process and values
Amherst Farmers Market features an array of local business and art

Amherst Farmers’ Market features an array of local business and art

Rebecca Duffy and Nicole Biagioni October 13, 2019
The market focuses on small, sustainable business, and fostering local community.
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Housing inequality in Amherst

Quinn Breen, Contributor October 11, 2019
Amherst residents are being pushed out of the housing market to make room for students who are being forced to move off-campus.
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Why the Kennedy name is no longer enough

Amelia Marceau, Writer October 10, 2019
Kennedy versus Markey is the Democratic match-up many around the country have been watching
Meet Julia Fox, SGA’s associate speaker

Meet Julia Fox, SGA’s associate speaker

Faith Cardoza and Vincent Rossi October 9, 2019
Associate Speaker, Julia Fox, wants students to know that SGA is a resource for students and SGA is here to support and represent everyone at UMass.
EEE: What is it, and how can you stay safe?

EEE: What is it, and how can you stay safe?

Rachel Swansburg October 9, 2019
The 2019 outbreak is the worst Massachusetts has seen in over 50 years.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sits on stage with Amherst College President Carolyn “Biddy” Martin on Oct. 3, 2019.

“I would be a great diva!”: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg brings laughs and inspiration to Amherst College

Caeli Chesin and Brian Choquet October 4, 2019
“It's just crazy because I have a bobblehead of her at my house and so getting to see her speak in person is almost surreal.”
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Ilina Shah, Student Government Association attorney general

Faith Cardoza and Vincent Rossi October 3, 2019
Shah is responsible for being the liaison between SGA and the Dean of Students Office and Legal Service Office.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to speak at Amherst College Thursday, live-stream opened to the public

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to speak at Amherst College Thursday, live-stream opened to the public

Caeli Chesin, Campus News Editor October 2, 2019
"Notorious R.B.G." makes her way to the Pioneer Valley.
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Environmental rights defender Gloria Ushigua discusses her activism at UMass

Harry Ortof, Writer September 30, 2019
As a result of her work, she has increasingly been harassed by public officials and law enforcement.
The fight for climate justice: local activist groups holds climate walkout

The fight for climate justice: local activist groups holds climate walkout

Brie Bristol, Caeli Chesin, and Emilee Klein September 23, 2019
Extinction Rebellion and the Sunrise Movement hold climate walkout that brings in over 300 students.
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