Far-right extremism: How the plot to kidnap a governor reflects on… Adolf Hitler
Robert Gatzke, Contributor
October 27, 2020
On Oct. 8, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the foiled plot of 14 men in relation to the kidnapping of Michigan's Governor, Gretchen Whitmer. This should not come as a surprise because the warnings were simply there.
Northampton Trump rally sparks counter-protest
Tristan Smith, Writer
October 25, 2020
This was just one of many Trump rallies planned by CRCC to be held in countless cities across Massachusetts up until the November 3rd election.
Far right extremists are getting bolder with plots to kidnap U.S. governors
Talya Torres, Writer
October 23, 2020
Members of an antigovernmental paramilitary group plotted to kidnap democratic governors ahead of the election.
Instagram page run by UMass students inspires change
Faith Cardoza, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
October 22, 2020
Instagram pages such as @voicesunitedumassamherst are run by students who lift up each other’s voices to spread awareness about discrimination at the college level.
Rally hosted in Boston to stop evictions and foreclosures across Massachusetts
Rebeca Pereira, Contributor
October 22, 2020
City Life Vida Urbana hosted a rally in Boston to stop nearly 60,000 evictions and foreclosures across Massachusetts.
Pledging Allegiance to Our Ears: The Politics of Being Considerate
Julian Mendoza, Writer
October 16, 2020
How one UMass student’s open ears sparked his political transformation.
“Honor Her Wish” a touching tribute to the late RBG
Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2020
Honor Her Wish, was an amazing tribute to a true icon and American hero. The work RBG did for women and equality will leave its lasting marks on our country.
Masking the issue
Chloe Lindahl, Writer
October 14, 2020
In the United States the debate over wearing a mask has become a politicized issue as many see it as an affront to their personal freedom.
Vice Presidential Debate Recap: The good, the dull and the fly
Matt Languedoc, Contributor
October 9, 2020
The vice presidential debate this past Wednesday was so bland that a fly landing on Pence's head was the most exciting aspect of the debate.
How Student Government Association’s fully-remote 2020 election affected candidate’s campaigns
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
October 8, 2020
Candidates started campaigning and collecting signatures in March 2020. They reached debate day when UMass sent an email to all students that they would be sent home due to COVID-19. SGA put a halt to the campaign process until this fall, when candidates could no longer rely on in-person interaction with other students.
Settling for Biden: The Better Option
Matt Languedoc, Contributor
October 6, 2020
The presidential election is less than a month away and has proven to be the most stressful voting period in U.S history.
UMass community reacts to the first presidential debate
Ethan Brayall-Brown, Contributor
October 5, 2020
The first debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was anything but normal.
