UMass Democrats host Sen. Elizabeth Warren, gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez
Katherine Scott, Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
Elizabeth Warren and Jay Gonzalez discuss their policies and the upcoming election.
How the 2018 midterm elections could affect you
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
Here's what could happen, depending on who wins in the House and Senate.
Assembling millennial activists: Three ways to start your own political revolution
Darian Barlow, Contributor
November 2, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Lifestyle, Opinion, Politics, Showcase, Student Life
Whether you have been “woke” for years or are just now opening your eyes to the big and scary world, you can follow these universal steps to take our country's future into our own hands.
Anonymous writing: treason or resistance?
Amelia Marceau, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2018
Is the New York Times anonymous op-ed an act of treason, or an act of resistance against the Trump administration?
Turn your fall semester from a 2007 Britney to a raging success
Darian Barlow, Contributor
October 15, 2018
Filed under Campus, Food/Health, Lifestyle, Multimedia, Opinion, Student Life, Voices
Avoid a Britney-level meltdown with these tips from a fellow college student on how to be your best self this semester.
Nike campaign refuels Kaepernick debate
Matthew DiPesa, Contributing Writer
October 10, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase, Sports
Kaepernick has responded to an onslaught of hatred not with words, but with commitment to fighting against injustice.
Catcalling: Not a compliment
Emma Sammuli, Contributor
October 3, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, Opinion, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized, Voices
A walk or a jog down the street can invite endless catcalls and unwanted attention. Despite popular opinion, ignoring it is not the answer.
The state of legalization: Effects of marijuana dispensaries on state welfare
Harry Ortof, Assistant Politics/Op-Ed Editor
May 2, 2018
Filed under Around the Valley, Current Affairs, Opinion, Showcase
With the opening of a new dispensary in North Amherst, let's look at how legalization impacts a state's welfare.
The kids are not alright: How the Parkland survivors are reshaping the gun control conversation
Harry Ortof, Contributor
March 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Politics, Showcase
After almost every mass shooting in America, a usual course of action would follow. It was a familiar cycle until the survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting got involved.
These Oscar nominees are likely to win — but should they?
Hayley Solomon and Jordan Allen
March 2, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase, TV/Movies
Who is likely to take home the golden statues this year? And more importantly — who should?
UMass Football needs to join a conference
Daniel Morrison, Contributor
December 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Opinion, Showcase, Sports
It’s difficult to determine what the best conference option for UMass is. But in order to improve recruiting, gain more fans, and increase revenue, UMass needs to join a conference immediately.
“Penn Face”: The ugly truth about mental health on college campuses
Harry Ortof, Contributer
December 12, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Student Life, Voices
What needs to change so that administrators and students alike can recognize when someone is depressed or suicidal?
Brian Choquet, Photo/Video Editor
Can't remember what happened last night in Southwest? We've got you covered.
Turn your fall semester from a 2007 Britney to a raging success
