UMass student Ava Capodanno turns her passion for art into a side hustle
Danika Bedrick, Contributor
April 10, 2020
For more of Capodanno's art, follow her on Instagram @ava_and_art.
App of the week: Discord
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
April 10, 2020
Although there are countless apps to choose from, each with many valuable features, Discord sets itself apart in that it is a great way for people who enjoy video games to chat with each other.
Seven books to read during the quarantine
Kacey Connolly, Podcast Editor
April 9, 2020
Finding books with strong female leads is a struggle. Taddeo’s “Three Women” does more than incorporate female main characters; it chronicles the very real lives of three different women living in three different areas of the United States.
How to stay close at a distance: Things to do with friends during a pandemic
Nasya Blackshear, Writer
April 7, 2020
Stay connected with your friends with these fun and easy ideas.
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.
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.
Judging Books By Their Covers: “Tuesdays with Morrie” is a modern philosophical classic
Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor
March 30, 2020
“Tuesdays with Morrie” was Mitch Albom’s debut novel, and is nothing shy of a modern American classic.
Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant
Rebecca Aiken, Contributor
March 30, 2020
Beccy gives advice on how to stay close with your friends and family, which can be done even while social distancing.
Support your local businesses
Elisabeth Morgan, Writer
March 26, 2020
Supporting your local businesses is more important than ever in these troubling times.
App of the week: QuizUp
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
March 26, 2020
With QuizUp you can challenge your friends all over the world to trivia. It’s a battle of the brains, and for any trivia fan, QuizUp offers a multitude of topics to choose from.
Making the most of remote learning: How to Zoom
Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor
March 19, 2020
Many UMass faculty members are moving at least part of their classes to Zoom, a video-conferencing platform that lets everyone connect in real-time.
Joe Kochapski
Joe Kochapski talks with Tim Ennis, President of the UMass Democrats about coronavirus updates, the Trump-Taliban agreement, violence at Greece and Turkey border over migrants, and Bernie’s rise.
A guide to unplugging during quarantine
Take this quarantine as an opportunity to detox from social media and you may just find your newest hobby.
Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant
Beccy gives advice on how to stay close with your friends and family, which can be done even while social distancing.
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski analyze crucial moments and elements in the award-winning movie “Parasite.”