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Morbius: A Complex Character

Morbius: A Complex Character

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor April 17, 2022

Why a vampire doctor? Why is he relevant, and what does his introduction to the superhero world mean going forward? These are some of the questions I have following the Morbius movie, and who knows if...

B&Q at PWI: Dating as a Black Queer Man

B&Q at PWI: Dating as a Black Queer Man

Zach Steward, Op/Ed Editor April 14, 2022
Hookup culture, racism and homophobia create lots of toxic dating.
The Batman movie poster. Credit DC Films.

The Batman: Savior or Capitalist?

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor April 8, 2022

Spoiler alerts below! Read only if you've seen the movie.   Robert Pattinson is a well-rounded actor that plays a broody Bruce Wayne/Batman well. Zoë Kravitz’s Selina Kyle is compelling,...

Hypocrisy & Whiteness are Two Peas in a Pod

Hypocrisy & Whiteness are Two Peas in a Pod

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor April 6, 2022

Phew! Busy few days, as we are now a little over a week since “the slap heard around the world” occurred. Will Smith retired from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences last week, doing...

COVID-19 Saga Continues: Mask Mandate Lifted

COVID-19 Saga Continues: Mask Mandate Lifted

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor April 5, 2022

The revoking of the mask mandate is a careless, reckless decision by the administration. UMass Amherst continues to prove they don’t care about the lives of marginalized groups, the pandemic being the...

“Another woman of color misunderstood the message”

“Another woman of color misunderstood the message”

Kayla Reid, Writer April 2, 2022

I am appalled on the actions of a Sweets n More staff and co-manager. Using my skin color against me and using my skin color as a poster to support. I made my comments public to the Sweets n More business,...

Is it News Worthy? The Will Smith & Chris Rock Drama

Is it News Worthy? The Will Smith & Chris Rock Drama

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor April 1, 2022

Alright, by now we’ve all heard that Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, aka the Oscars. Mr. Rock made a “joke” in regard to Jada Pinkett Smith and her hair loss, which is due...

B&Q at PWI: Pilot

B&Q at PWI: Pilot

Zach Steward, Op/Ed Editor March 30, 2022
B&Q is a safe space for the Black queer community to dish out stories, opinions and struggles of exploring sexual, gender and racial identity at a school with a White majority.
Ask UMass: Mask Mandate Lift

Ask UMass: Mask Mandate Lift

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Assistant News Editor March 28, 2022
On this episode of Ask UMass, students tell Ethan Brayall-Brown their thoughts and opinions on the lifted mask mandate here at UMass.
When Will Black Lives Matter?

When Will Black Lives Matter?

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor February 28, 2022

“While I am proud of the longstanding commitment to social justice at UMass, even here, the barriers to racial equity and justice are real, whether subtle or overtly threatening. We can break down these...

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Bias Incident During Black History Month: Our Perspective

Zach Steward and Aliana Liz Tavares February 25, 2022

Aliana's Perspective:            Being surprised is something I haven't felt in a while at UMass, but I do find myself extremely disappointed almost everyday. This Monday was one of those...

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Polo G coming to UMass?

Shanti Furtado, Writer February 24, 2022
Polo G is set to headline UMass Amherst’s Winter Concert this upcoming Friday. The 23-year-old hip hop artist has risen to prominence in the past few years with tracks like, “Rapstar” and “Martin & Gina.” A large amount of tickets selling out within minutes of being launched on Jan. 19, the buzz surrounding the show is imminent. 
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