Tailgate photos: New rules, same UMass
Justin Risley, Staff Photographer
September 23, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Sports, Student Life
Staff photographer, Justin Risley, checked out the first tailgate of the semester to see how UMass students are handling the new tailgating policies.
UMass fraternity charged with hazing and liquor violations
Nicole DeFeudis, Co-Editor in Chief
September 21, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
A University of Massachusetts fraternity that was suspended by the university last fall now faces charges of violating hazing and liquor laws.
UMass updates: 5 things you missed over the summer
Henry Brechter and Liam O'Connor
September 10, 2018
Filed under Around the Valley, Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Student Life
As UMass kicks into gear for the fall semester, it's important to know what you might have missed over the summer.
UMass community ‘melting’ during a sweaty syllabus week
Brian Choquet, Photo Editor
September 8, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
The first week of school has been a sweaty one for students at the University of Massachusetts, but relief is finally on the way.
The state of legalization: Effects of marijuana dispensaries on state welfare
Harry Ortof, Assistant Politics/Op-Ed Editor
May 2, 2018
Filed under Around the Valley, Current Affairs, Opinion, Showcase
With the opening of a new dispensary in North Amherst, let's look at how legalization impacts a state's welfare.
UMass FTK Dance Marathon raises over $200,000 for local hospital
Michael Connors, Assistant Campus News Editor
April 23, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Student Life
“The atmosphere when you walk into this event is unlike anything you will experience anywhere else on campus," said UMass senior Brady Sharon.
Did Cardi B ruin Tinder? UMass students weigh in
Brian Choquet, Photo Editor
April 19, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Entertainment, Music, Showcase, Student Life
Rapper Cardi B took over Tinder during the #SwipeOff competition, but the reviews are mixed on whether that was a good or bad thing.
UMass wins Tinder #SwipeOff challenge, free Cardi B concert
Cameron Merritt, Travel Editor
April 18, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Entertainment, Music, Showcase, Student Life
After nearly a month of rigorous right swiping on their Tinder accounts, students at the UMass Amherst have earned their chance to party with Cardi.
MXCC hosts third annual Afro hair braiding competition
Wei Cai, Contributer
April 11, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Student Life
The contest, held March 23, promoted awareness and increased education on braids and the cultural values they represent.
Free Cardi B concert still a possibility for UMass right-swipers
Jack Hamm, Writer
April 10, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Entertainment, Music, Showcase, Student Life
Get on the Tinder finger treadmill, UMass Amherst, because enough right swipes could bring the colorful Cardi B to campus for a free concert April 25.
Jake Tapper to speak at 2018 UMass Amherst commencement
Michael Connors, Assistant Campus News Editor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase, Student Life
The University of Massachusetts Amherst announced the pick on Thursday.
Success within government shutdown: Changes to child welfare
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
February 28, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Bi-partisan legislation tucked into Trump's continuing resolution may be the most fundamental change in recent U.S. child welfare.
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
“If there are no student voices in the discussion, then how well are you doing your job.”
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.
Should UMass Build a Nuclear Power Plant?
There’s a very clear threat that if something isn’t done soon, the damage done will become irreversible.
Joe Biden: The Reality Behind “Good Ol’ Uncle Joe”
Biden was born 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania which would make him the second oldest candidate in the race at 76 years of age. Biden was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970 at 27. Two years later, he pulled off an impressive victory to unseat the Republican incumbent Caleb Boggs and was elected to the U.S. Senate. He would go on to represent the state of Delaware for 36 years in the Senate, serving as both chair of the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee in that timespan.