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The value of space: Reviewing Glenn Kaino in Mass MoCA

Chelsea Staub, Lifestyle Editor November 4, 2021
Like the balance of light and shadow, the dynamic between Glenn Kaino and Denise Markonish, Mass MoCA’s senior curator and director of exhibitions, work harmoniously. Kaino’s vision becomes aptly articulated through Markonish’s curation of space, resulting in a visually stunning multimedia exhibit that reminds viewers of all what they missed in art museums during the pandemic.
Small Victories are Still Victories

Small Victories are Still Victories

Michelle Silveira, Contributor November 4, 2021

Sometimes it feels like my brain is conspiring against me and my social life. Constantly racing with random thoughts and assigning extra attention to arbitrary topics, my reaction time for simple tasks...

UMass, are you feeling burnt out?

UMass, are you feeling burnt out?

Aliana Liz Tavares, Writer November 3, 2021
Taking a break is nothing to feel ashamed about.
Hacks to manage stress during exam week

Hacks to manage stress during exam week

Claire Westbrook, Contributor November 3, 2021

Every college student knows how stressful exam week tends to be. A student typically has a bunch of huge assignments and exams that happen in a relatively short period, and most people know all too well...

Finding the perfect Halloween costume on a budget

Lily O'neill, Writer October 29, 2021

Sometimes the scariest part of Halloween is checking your bank account Monday morning following Halloweekend and seeing a negative number. As a fellow college student, I understand how fast money can disappear....

Beans Bops: Concerts and Coldplay

Bean’s Bops: Concerts and Coldplay

Emma Calnan October 29, 2021
Host Emma Calnan reviews the latest concerts and albums from some of her favorite bands.
Mind the Vibez: Pilot

Mind the Vibez: Pilot

Liam Zielony October 28, 2021
Liam Zielony guides a meditation on checking in with your mind and body.
Photo Cred: Seagrape Apothecary on Instagram

Five witch-owned businesses for your Halloween shopping needs

ChelseaStaub, Lifestyle Editor October 23, 2021

Halloween, arguably the best holiday, arrives in just under a week, making now the perfect time to place an online order for some spooky décor and hauntingly good occult products.  Whether you’re...

A couple of Players, one in a condom costume. The Players ride around campus occasionally in the golf cart to give out condoms and spread the word about sexual health and NRPB. Image from their Facebook.

Not Ready for Bedtime Players to host: SEXpo

Abbie Gracie, Co-News Editor October 22, 2021

On Friday, Oct. 29th at 6:30 p.m., the Not Ready for Bedtime Players (NRBP) will be hosting a SEXpo in the Campus Center Auditorium.   NRBP is a comedy troop with a mission: make people laugh...

Thinning the Veil: Ghost Protection

Thinning the Veil: Ghost Protection

Emilee Klein, Podcast Editor October 22, 2021
Klein and Staub learned the hard way that spirit protection is important.
Five ethical crystal shops to keep your spiritually sustainable

Five ethical crystal shops to keep your spiritually sustainable

Emilee Klein, Podcast Editor October 19, 2021
When I found out the truth behind crystal healing a year ago, I became dedicated to finding sustainable and ethical crystal shops, as well as building up the best practices to getting crystals.

“Products of our time, reflections of ourselves”: UMCA exhibit displays Nicole Eisenman’s prints

Maddie Fabian, Writer October 14, 2021

  AMHERST - The University Museum of Contemporary Art (UMCA) at UMass Amherst currently features art by the internationally renowned artist Nicole Eisenman. It is the first UMCA exhibit open to...

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