The controversy behind John Chau and the Sentinelese people
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
December 26, 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
A candidate-by-candidate guide to the five congressional races
November 5, 2018
There are five contested congressional races right here in Massachusetts.
A guide to statewide office candidates
November 5, 2018
While the elections will shape the balance of power at the national level, they could be consequential in local affairs as well.
What you need to know about Massachusetts ballot Question 3
Matthew DiPesa, Writer
November 2, 2018
The third ballot question is centered around an existing 2016 law which “prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity in places of public accommodation.”
Vincent Rossi, Writer
“Not left. Not right. Forward.” has become one of the campaign slogans that indicates his disinterest in playing sides during a very hyper-partisan time in our country.
Andrew Yang wants to make America think harder
“Not left. Not right. Forward.” has become one of the campaign slogans that indicates his disinterest in playing sides during a very hyper-partisan time in our country.
I am successful because of my autism, not despite it
Until recently, I had always viewed my autism as a detraction, a deficit and a deficiency. The self-doubt was all consuming—until I changed my mindset and did some searching, both internally and on the internet.
Why Kanye West’s new projects are worth the wait
In an unsurprising move, Kanye West has delayed the release of his new album, “Jesus Is King.”