The power of food
Abbie Gracie, Editor
May 3, 2020
Sunday morning. 7 a.m. My hometown, Swansea, Massachusetts. My dad and I pulled off of Route 6, a bustling two-lane highway with stoplights every quarter mile, that stretched all the way from Somerset to East Providence, into the tiny lot of the Cornerstone Bakery. It didn’t look like much on the...
Diabetics take extra health precautions during the pandemic
Nicole Biagioni, Writer
April 28, 2020
With the fast spread and unpleasant symptoms of COVID-19, diabetics are taking extra precautions regarding their health.
Subreddits to distract yourself from the coronavirus pandemic
Talia Heisey, Writer
April 25, 2020
The coronavirus has brought stress into the lives of many. Check out these subreddits that are a good distraction during this difficult time.
App of the week: DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
April 23, 2020
During this time, with dining at restaurants completely out of the question, ordering through food delivery apps is a great way to support your favorite local eateries while still practicing social distancing.
MASSPIRG co-hosts 50th Earth Day anniversary celebration for 100% renewable energy
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
April 23, 2020
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
COVID-19 leaves college students to question summer internships
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
April 14, 2020
What happens to summer internships when there is a worldwide pandemic?
Ask Beccy: DIY face masks to keep your skin happy and healthy
Rebecca Aiken, Contributor
April 13, 2020
This week's Ask Beccy is all about skincare with face masks you can make at home.
App of the Week: Sidechef
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
April 3, 2020
While we’re all stuck at home, finding areas in your daily routine you can enhance is a great way to keep busy. "Sidechef" makes it easy and fun to try new dishes.
A guide to unplugging during quarantine
Emilee Klein, Writer
April 2, 2020
Take this quarantine as an opportunity to detox from social media and you may just find your newest hobby.
UMass Students try to keep busy at home and adjust to online classes
Nicole Biagioni, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2020
UMass Students try to keep busy at home and adjust to online classes
5 YouTube fitness channels to follow
Christine Feeley, Contributor
March 31, 2020
Check out these 5 Fitness YouTube channels to help stay fit while during self quarantine.
Support your local businesses
Elisabeth Morgan, Writer
March 26, 2020
Supporting your local businesses is more important than ever in these troubling times.
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
Beccy discusses the options for the upcoming semester.
COVID-19: Our Social Safety Net is Failing Us
As the crisis has unfolded in the US one thing remains clear: our social safety net is failing us.
Quarantine reflection: Breaking out of the suburban bubble
Managing Editor Trevor Wilson reflects on his experience during the COVID-19 quarantine.