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Kevin Hart to perform at UMass

Elissa Borden, Campus News Editor December 4, 2017
The popular comedian will perform at the Mullins Center in March 2018.
UMass Health Services Director Dr. George Corey (left) and Public Health Nurse Ann Becker (right). (Cameron Merritt/Amherst Wire).

Meningitis B ‘outbreak’ declared, UMass UHS to hold vaccination clinics

Cameron Merritt, Writer November 28, 2017
UHS announced that four large-scale vaccination clinics will be held in the Cape Cod Lounge at the Student Union from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 4 and Dec. 5., and no student will be turned away from receiving the vaccine.
Second student confirmed to have serogroup B infection

Second student confirmed to have serogroup B infection

Nicole DeFeudis, Co-Editor in Chief November 15, 2017
In an email to students on Wednesday, University Health Services confirmed that the second case of meningococcal disease on campus is a serogroup B infection.
University Health Services Executive Director Dr. George Corey (left) and Public Health Nurse Ann Becker (right) address a crowd at a press conference in the Campus Center on Tuesday. (Cameron Merritt/Amherst Wire)

Second case of meningococcal disease diagnosed at UMass

Cameron Merritt, Writer November 15, 2017
An email was sent out to students on Tuesday as a result of a second case of meningococcal disease diagnosis.
Virginia Governor-elect Ralph Northam. (Image courtesy of cool revolution via Flickr).

This week in politics: 11/6-11/12

John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor November 13, 2017
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
(Cristina Bejarano/Creative Commons)

“Runaways: The Musical” leaves an impression at UMass

Jill Webb, Contributor November 11, 2017
The UMass Theater Department's newest show, "Runaways," played at Rand Theater.
Citizens of Puerto Rico following the gruesome aftermath of Hurricane Maria (Reynaldo Torres/Contributed Photo)

Weathering the storm: This is the Puerto Rican spirit

Sabrina Negrón, Contributor November 10, 2017
This is the Puerto Rican spirit. It's the refusal to let disasters, natural or otherwise, make us feel powerless.
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, housed in Thompson Hall, would be impacted by the proposal to get rid of the Global Education requirement, should it pass (Abigail Desvergnes/Amherst Wire).

A new Faculty Senate proposal could end the SBS Global Education requirement

Abigail Desvergnes, Writer November 10, 2017
The Faculty Senate has made a proposal to get rid of the Global Education requirement in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
 Zeta Beta Tau exemplifies brotherly love with GoFundMe for sick brother

 Zeta Beta Tau exemplifies brotherly love with GoFundMe for sick brother

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor November 10, 2017
UMass fraternity Zeta Beta Tau has started a GoFundMe campaign for their sick brother, Jonathan Townsend.
ABC’s ‘Black-ish’ is more than just your average sitcom

ABC’s ‘Black-ish’ is more than just your average sitcom

Sifa Kasongo, Writer November 6, 2017
We can count on this show to tackle complex topics in a meaningful way that other shows shy away from.
(Image courtesy of Disney/ABC Television Photostream via Flickr)

This week in politics: 10/30-11/5

John Coakley, Politics/Voices/Op-Ed Editor November 5, 2017
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
Members of the UMass mens soccer team meet up for a team huddle (Cameron Merritt/Amherst Wire).

Propelled by local talent, UMass Men’s Soccer wins league

Cameron Merritt, Writer November 5, 2017
Some of the same kids who watched the UMass Minutemen win the Atlantic 10 season title nine years ago are now playing for the Minutemen, and have done just the same thing.
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