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Self-Care Tactics for the Semester

Self-Care Tactics for the Semester

Emilee Klein, Writer September 24, 2019
Students define what self-care on a budget means to them.
Biggest freshman class ever leads to overcrowding in dining commons

Biggest freshman class ever leads to overcrowding in dining commons

Abigail Gracie, Contributor September 19, 2019
With a larger-than-ever incoming class, the battle for a table has begun.
Coca Cola Soda by JeepersMedia is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Why does UMass love Coke? Students question pouring rights at flagship campus

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor May 12, 2019
Although it's unknown to a majority of students, a select few are starting to fight against Coca Cola's ties to UMass.
UMass Student Food Pantry usage growing on campus despite No. 1 dining in the nation

UMass Student Food Pantry usage growing on campus despite No. 1 dining in the nation

Christopher McLaughlin, Contributor April 23, 2019
Although the campus is known for its dining, the food pantry at UMass still serves as a main food source for many students.
(Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire)

UMass Dining: the price of being “number one”

Harry Ortof, Politics/Voices/Op-Ed Editor April 18, 2019
UMass Hunger and Homelessness Campaign Coordinator Jonathan Lee said organizations at UMass have been more focused on redirecting wasted food and making sure it becomes food for students in need.
Cushman Market and Cafe in Amherst(Joey Lorant/Amherst Wire)

Five must-try restaurants in Hampshire County

Melanie Grados, Contributing Writer April 15, 2019
Don't leave western Mass. without trying these five top eateries.
UMass Freshman Patrick Lavey takes a moment to brush his hair. (David Anderson/Amherst Wire)

Men need self-care too

Melanie Grados, Contributor April 12, 2019
The importance of a self-care routine doesn't just extend to women.
(Matt Berg/Amherst Wire)

Plant Power: legendary nutritionist lectures at UMass

Matt Berg, Assistant News Editor March 29, 2019
The famous nutritionist shared his insight to a large crowd on Wednesday, advocating for a whole food, plant-based diet.
A UMass Comunal Kitchen

Tips for Cooking in a Communal Kitchen

Emma Sammuli, Contributor March 11, 2019
Don't let living in a dorm stop you from achieving your culinary potential
(Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

The struggles of being on one of the cheapest meal plan

Sifa Kasongo, Managing Editor February 20, 2019
The fear of losing my YCMPs consumed me so much that I ended up conserving more than I had to.
Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire

Anthony Jung: Keeping UMass Dining No. 1

Dan Smith, Special projects contributor February 6, 2019
Find out what running the nation's top dining program is like.
(Ryan Van Lenning/ Creative Commons)

Pot for thought: marijuana’s impact on local food businesses

Samantha Croteau, Contributor January 30, 2019
Local cannabis users flock to their favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants to fill satisfy their stomachs.
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