Nutrition First, the up-and-coming juice bar in western MA may just be your next fitness fad
Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor
February 25, 2020
The smoothie and juice bar, Nutrition First, located in Agawam, Massachusetts has become a true embodiment of what it means to maintain a healthy lifestyle on both a mind, body and soul level.
Mass Vintage: the new store with secondhand finds
Sophia Torres, Writer
February 20, 2020
Five months after its grand opening in September, Mass Vintage is running smoothly and garnering more support in downtown Amherst.
Beating the winter skin blues
Erin Hunter, Contributor
February 19, 2020
Beat the winter skin blues this season with helpful tips and tricks to protect your skin.
App of the week: LastPass
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
February 18, 2020
For peace of mind and security of your valuable and personal information, there is an app that stores all of your passwords in one highly secure place.
Ask UMass – Valentine’s Day
Nicole Biagioni, Rebecca Duffy, Video Reporters
February 14, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day! On this episode of Ask UMass, Nicole Biagioni and Rebecca Duffy ask UMass students what their Valentine's Day plans are and how they feel about the holiday.
Judging Books By Their Covers: “What If It’s Us,” is a timely portrayal of a young homosexual romance
Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor
February 14, 2020
In this week's book review, authors Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli's, portrayal of two male protagonists and the various obstacles that they encounter on their whirlwind romance, effectively broaden the young adult literary scope.
Authentic experience at Mission Cantina: A restaurant review
Sean Dunham, Contributor
February 13, 2020
Mission Cantina serves delicious Mexican food in a vibrant and fun space, offering its guests an authentic experience.
App of the week: UMass Dining app
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
February 12, 2020
If you are a University of Massachusetts Amherst student who eats at the dining halls, at Blue Wall, or grabs a bite at any food provider located on campus, downloading the UMass Dining app is a no brainer.
Delicious plant-based food at Pulse Cafe: A restaurant review
Elisabeth Morgan, Contributor
February 11, 2020
Pulse Cafe, located in Hadley, serves delicious plant-based food in a warm and inviting space for vegans non-vegans alike.
App of the week: Pocket
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
February 6, 2020
Pocket is a great app for college students looking to stay on top of the current news cycle, or simply those of us who are active readers looking to diversify the content we consume.
Seasonal affective disorder: A personal college story, symptoms and advice
Elisabeth Morgan, Contributor
February 4, 2020
If you live in New England, these seemingly short days are accompanied by a cold and often harsh winter. This, to some, is a major change from the warm and bright endless days of summer, and it’s enough to change some people's lives and mindsets.
App of the week: Evernote
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
January 31, 2020
Evernote is a useful app for college students to organize their notes more efficiently.
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.