Why women in Congress matter
Amelia Marceau, Writer
November 14, 2018
A record number of women were elected to Congress last week, making the 116th Congress one of the most diverse in American history.
UMass Democrats host Sen. Elizabeth Warren, gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez
Katherine Scott, Writer
November 5, 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
“If there are no student voices in the discussion, then how well are you doing your job.”
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.
Should UMass Build a Nuclear Power Plant?
There’s a very clear threat that if something isn’t done soon, the damage done will become irreversible.
Joe Biden: The Reality Behind “Good Ol’ Uncle Joe”
Biden was born 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania which would make him the second oldest candidate in the race at 76 years of age. Biden was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970 at 27. Two years later, he pulled off an impressive victory to unseat the Republican incumbent Caleb Boggs and was elected to the U.S. Senate. He would go on to represent the state of Delaware for 36 years in the Senate, serving as both chair of the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee in that timespan.