Nursing students, local nurses divided on ballot Question 1
Abigail DesVergnes, Writer
November 2, 2018
“It comes down to the question: ‘What are your priorities?’”
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.
What you need to know about Massachusetts ballot Question 1
Matthew DiPesa, Writer
October 30, 2018
Voters and nurses remain divided on the issue ahead of Nov. 6.
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?
Brett Kavanaugh is a Supreme Court Justice. Now what?
Elizabeth Donoghue, Writer
October 12, 2018
Twenty-seven years after Anita Hill’s testimony, history repeated itself.
UMass TA from Syria uses research article to reveal humility some Syrians feel
Sifa Kasongo, Special Projects Editor
October 10, 2018
"In Syria, my life was a daily life of humiliation and dignity at the same time," Basileus Zeno said.
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.
What you need to know about Massachusetts ballot Question 2
Matt Berg, Contributor
October 5, 2018
Question 2 would create a commission charged with pushing a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court decision.
How to make your vote count: A guide to voting in college
Katherine Scott, Contributor
September 29, 2018
Some common questions — and answers — to help you prepare for Nov. 6.
Palestinian students find peace in Amherst, but home is never far from their minds
Sifa Kasongo, Editor
September 15, 2018
Two young women explain how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict affects their lives every day.
North Korea on the verge of denuclearization
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
April 18, 2018
If North Korea’s economy and people continue to dwindle in strength and faith in their leader, Kim Jong-un may be left with no choice but denuclearization.
‘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
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.
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.”