The migrant caravans are here— now what?
Amelia Marceau, Writer
January 21, 2019
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
The struggle at the border has only just begun.
The controversy behind John Chau and the Sentinelese people
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
December 26, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
The difficulty of retrieving Chau's body and allowing his death to go unpunished has sparked outrage across the United States.
Q&A with U.S. Rep Richard Neal, chairman of a key committee in Congress
Matt Berg, Writer
December 19, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Neal says he will lead the charge to release President Trump's tax returns.
Kanye West’s failed attempt to “Make America Great Again”
Olivia Amato, Contributor
December 17, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
Now that the rapper has recused himself from politics, students weigh in on his influence
Protesters drown out Sean Spicer at UMass
Matt Berg, Matthew DiPesa, and Kyle Moynihan
November 28, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Spicer discussed his career leading up to the White House and his new book before protests erupted.
Is Kamala Harris the new face of the Democratic party?
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
November 28, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase, Uncategorized
Kamala Harris has established herself as the new face of the Democratic party because of her progressive legislation and immense popularity.
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer set to appear at UMass Tuesday
November 27, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase, Student Life
A former member of the Trump Administration, Spicer will likely be welcomed to campus by a slew of protestors.
Why women in Congress matter
Amelia Marceau, Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
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
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.
A candidate-by-candidate guide to the five congressional races
November 5, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
There are five contested congressional races right here in Massachusetts.
A guide to statewide office candidates
November 5, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
While the elections will shape the balance of power at the national level, they could be consequential in local affairs as well.
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
Buttigieg is a 37 year old, two-term mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Buttigieg is a Harvard Graduate and Afghanistan War veteran who can speak seven languages. He is hoping to win the candidacy as the youngest and first homosexual President in U.S. history. As of right now Buttigeig winning the nomination is unlikely, he’s gained considerable traction with Democratic hopefuls, accumulating national media attention and recognition.
How Benjamin Netanyahu won a historic fifth term
The U.S. has had a profound role in shaping Israel’s politics and the ties between the two countries remain stronger than ever.
Five must-try restaurants in Hampshire County
Don't leave western Mass. without trying these five top eateries.
The Mueller Report: What’s next for Democrats?
Attorney General Bill Barr "exonerated" Trump, since Robert S. Mueller III neither confirmed nor denied possible obstruction of justice.