Meningitis B ‘outbreak’ declared, UMass UHS to hold vaccination clinics
Cameron Merritt, Writer
November 28, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
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
Nicole DeFeudis, Co-Editor in Chief
November 15, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Uncategorized
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.
Second case of meningococcal disease diagnosed at UMass
Cameron Merritt, Writer
November 15, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
An email was sent out to students on Tuesday as a result of a second case of meningococcal disease diagnosis.
This week in politics: 11/6-11/12
John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor
November 13, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
“Runaways: The Musical” leaves an impression at UMass
Jill Webb, Contributor
November 11, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Entertainment, Showcase
The UMass Theater Department's newest show, "Runaways," played at Rand Theater.
Weathering the storm: This is the Puerto Rican spirit
Sabrina Negrón, Contributor
November 10, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Travel
This is the Puerto Rican spirit. It's the refusal to let disasters, natural or otherwise, make us feel powerless.
A new Faculty Senate proposal could end the SBS Global Education requirement
Abigail Desvergnes, Writer
November 10, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Student Life
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
Brian Choquet, Photo Editor
November 10, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Student Life
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
Sifa Kasongo, Writer
November 6, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Entertainment, Multimedia, Politics, TV/Movies
We can count on this show to tackle complex topics in a meaningful way that other shows shy away from.
This week in politics: 10/30-11/5
John Coakley, Politics/Voices/Op-Ed Editor
November 5, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
Propelled by local talent, UMass Men’s Soccer wins league
Cameron Merritt, Writer
November 5, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Sports
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.
Triggered: At a local gun range, the search for a silver bullet in the gun control debate
Mark Dunphy, Contributor
November 1, 2017
Filed under Around the Valley, Current Affairs, Showcase, Student Life
Mike D. has lost count of how many guns he owns. His father, an immigrant from China, was always into guns and introduced his children to his hobby.
Darian Barlow, Contributor
Avoid a Britney-level meltdown with these tips from a fellow college student on how to be your best self this semester.
Student profile: Tom Leary, professional videographer and entrepreneur
Amelia Marceau, Contributing Writer
Is the New York Times anonymous op-ed an act of treason, or an act of resistance against the Trump administration?
