‘Idea Driven:’ UMass artist Haley McDevitt’s thesis exhibition uses her mother’s sketches to encourage political thought
Courtney Murtagh and Brian Choquet
April 17, 2018
Filed under Campus, Politics, Profiles, Showcase, Student Life
Her mother's political sketches, which inspired McDevitt's paintings, were created to be starting points for conversations on values and how to better society. McDevitt wants her gallery viewers to leave thinking more about their surroundings and what their community, large or small, could benefit from. The exhibition will be displayed from April 17-20 at the Student Union Gallery.
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.
Jake Tapper to speak at 2018 UMass Amherst commencement
Michael Connors, Assistant Campus News Editor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase, Student Life
The University of Massachusetts Amherst announced the pick on Thursday.
Success within government shutdown: Changes to child welfare
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
February 28, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Bi-partisan legislation tucked into Trump's continuing resolution may be the most fundamental change in recent U.S. child welfare.
This week in politics, 12/4-12/11
John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor
December 11, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
UMass International Socialist Organization protest GOP tax bill
Brian Choquet, Photo Editor
December 7, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
As sprinkles of rain soaked their “Tax the Rich” signs, almost a dozen members of the University of Massachusetts Amherst International Socialist Organization held a rally outside the Student Union to protest the recent approval of the Republican federal tax plan in the U.S. Senate.
This week in politics, 11/27-12/4
John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor
December 5, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Following the announcement of indictments of former Trump campaign staffers Paul Manafort, Richard Gates, and George Papadopoulos on Oct. 30, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation has once again turned up new charges. Elsewhere, Congressional Republicans continue to move forward with the Republican...
This week in politics: 11/6-11/12
John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor
November 13, 2017
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ABC’s ‘Black-ish’ is more than just your average sitcom
Sifa Kasongo, Writer
November 6, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Entertainment, Multimedia, Politics, TV/Movies
We can count on this show to tackle complex topics in a meaningful way that other shows shy away from.
This week in politics: 10/30-11/5
John Coakley, Politics/Voices/Op-Ed Editor
November 5, 2017
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This week in politics 10/23-10/29
John Coakley, Politics/Op-ed/Voices Editor
October 30, 2017
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Can a universal basic income work? Experts weigh in
Bryan Bowman, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
With the threat of automation looming, the concept of universal basic income (UBI) is increasingly gaining traction across the political spectrum, both in the United States and around the world.
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.