Springfield resident collects bottled water for Flint, MI
James Villalobos, Writer
March 7, 2016
Since Feb. 19, Crystal Copeland has collected bottled water for Flint, MI residents who have been affected by the ongoing water crisis. Copeland said that for many, bottled water donations are how they have survived. Hundreds of bottles of water now fill the old gymnasium at the Dunbar Community...
Rattling the cages at ZooMass
Sam Holzman, Contributor
March 4, 2016
With Blarney Blowout approaching this Saturday, March 5, the university looks to continue separating itself from the notorious, riotous celebrations that have plagued its reputation in the past.
Hillary Clinton’s campaign stop in Springfield
Stephanie Murray, Writer
March 2, 2016
In case you missed it: Hillary Clinton brought her presidential campaign to the Pioneer Valley on Monday, Feb. 29, drawing a crowd big enough to fill the Wood Museum of Springfield History to capacity.
Super Tuesday in Amherst
Stephanie Ramirez, Audience Engagement Editor
March 2, 2016
Otherwise known as SEC Primary, Super Tuesday is the day when the highest number of states hold presidential primary elections.
Oliver Wyeth makes a splash at UMass Amherst
Alexandra Francisco, Contributor
March 1, 2016
"For whatever reason, I never quit. And the first time I did finally compete, I won. Once I got a taste of winning, and more of my friends started to do swimming, I began to enjoy it."
Hampshire College to host first annual hackathon
Katie Bowler, Campus Editor
February 25, 2016
The 24-hour Hamp Hack puts a twist on traditional hackathons.
Whiteout: Life as a black student at UMass Amherst
Ellanjé Ferguson, Lifestyle Editor
February 24, 2016
From that point on, I became aware of my blackness, and aware of what it means to be black at this school.
All the Diggity Dogs
Julia Economou, Contributor
February 22, 2016
"I just wanted to create an organization that was providing service dogs to people who were not otherwise able to get them."
UMass Foundation takes first step to divest from fossil fuel industry
Sarah Robertson, Contributor
December 10, 2015
How is UMass doing in the global battle for climate justice?
CERC rallies for Survivor’s Bill of Rights
Beatrice Genco, Writer
December 7, 2015
Members of the Coalition to End Rape Culture (CERC) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst rallied alongside sexual assault survivors on Friday, Dec. 4 and demanded the immediate institution of a Survivor’s Bill of Rights at the university.
Syrian refugee crisis sparks discussion on campus
Stephanie Murray, Writer
December 4, 2015
The Student Union buzzed with discourse at a panel that addressed the conflict in Syria and Gov. Baker’s decision to deny Syrian refugees in Massachusetts.
UMass holds third campus forum to address diversity
Mark Dunphy, Contributor
December 4, 2015
The University of Massachusetts Amherst first listened, then they answered, and now, they acted.
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
I am writing today to implore you and your colleagues to act with similar moral conviction as you did in October and to translate that commitment to academic freedom into symbolic and material action, by authoring and passing a BDS resolution through the Faculty Senate and the Massachusetts Society of Professors.
Trustee Woolridge: It’s Time for UMass to Live Up to Its Promise
The Racial Justice Coalition works to take many of the action items listed in Trustee Woolridge’s piece and make them a reality. We strive to make UMass Amherst truly reflective of the values it promotes. Hate has a home at our university, despite claims to the contrary.
Beccy discusses the options for the upcoming semester.