Can a universal basic income work? Experts weigh in
Bryan Bowman, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
With the threat of automation looming, the concept of universal basic income (UBI) is increasingly gaining traction across the political spectrum, both in the United States and around the world.
Community members march to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Michael Connors, Writer
October 18, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
NASA’s goal for the march was not solely to challenge the lack of recognition of Indigenous People’s Day by the university. Rather, participants at the event were more interested in honoring both unity and community.
Gov. Baker awards grants to UMass researchers for ‘smart band-aids’
Bryan Bowman, Senior Reporter
October 10, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Technology
Gov. Charlie Baker awarded University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers a $500,000 grant on Friday for the development of flexible, wearable electronics, or “smart band-aids.”
Southern Poverty Law Center talks hate crimes and race at UMass Amherst
Faith Gregory, Writer
October 4, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
The Southern Poverty Law Center addressed the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Monday about the current state of hate and extremism in the United States.
Bringing back the Dada days: UMass student brings surrealism to age of fake news
Jon Decker, Writer
October 3, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
In the age of fake news, local student Adam Smith is launching his very own reality bending publication in print on campus after going on a surrealist odyssey across America.
Neglected behind bars: Incarcerated women face unique health challenges
Faith Gregory, Writer
October 2, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences is addressing an important problem: Incarcerated women have poor access to health care. This challenge was addressed Wednesday evening at a panel called “Women Behind Bars: Public Health and Criminal Jus...
The party’s over: University takes disciplinary action against two popular fraternities
Stephanie Murray, Nicole DeFeudis, and Abigail Desvergnes
September 21, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
Theta Chi and Phi Sigma Kappa were placed on interim suspension as the university investigates potential violations of the Code of Student Conduct.
Small fire in Kennedy dorm prompts police and fire response
Jayare Alvarado, Audience Engagement Editor
September 19, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
Amherst Police and the Amherst Fire Department were called to the sixteenth floor of Kennedy Hall at the University of Massachusetts for a trash fire Tuesday morning.
Undergraduates build Hydrofarm for sustainable agriculture
Jack Danberg and Charlotte Ehrhardt
September 14, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
At the crossroads of nutrition, food systems and climate change, the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Hydrofarm is a small greenhouse adjacent to Clark Hall in the Central Residential Area that is taking action to provide a more sustainable future.
Students rally against Charlottesville violence and for DACA recipients
Morgan Hughes, Campus News Editor
September 13, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
Following violence in Charlottesville and uncertainty around the fate of DACA recipients, over 100 students and activists gathered Tuesday afternoon in front of the Student Union to speak out about moving forward from these “injustices.”
Locals ‘Cross the Divide’ in GroundTruth panel
Faith Gregory, Writer
September 10, 2017
Filed under Around the Valley, Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Uncategorized
Locals affected by divisive differences in the community spoke passionately about their personal experiences living and working in the Pioneer Valley in a panel by the GroundTruth Project on Wednesday in the Old Chapel.
UMass officials blast Trump DACA decision, pledge support for immigrant students
Stephanie Murray, Editor in Chief
September 7, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
UMass officials blasted President Trump’s plan to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a policy change they say threatens the university’s values.
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
"If you're listening to J.Cole everyday, something is wrong with you."
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 5
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
If North Korea’s economy and people continue to dwindle in strength and faith in their leader, Kim Jong-un may be left with no choice but denuclearization.
