Politics Weekend Wrap-up: Clinton and Trump see triumph on the horizon
Léa Aliberti, Writer
May 2, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Here’s what happened over the weekend in politics. Trump: "Yes, it's over." Leading GOP candidate Donald Trump claims it's all over. Trump went on Fox News Sunday and said, "it's already over" in reference to the Republican U.S. presidential nomination. He is confident that Texas Senator Te...
UMass students react poorly to “The Triggering” panel
Léa Aliberti, Writer
April 29, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
Hundreds of people piled into Bowker Auditorium at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Monday for the eagerly awaited controversial debate titled, “The Triggering: Has Political Correctness Gone Too Far?” that was hosted by the UMass College Republicans Club. The debate panel consisted of ...
Jill Stein visits UMass
Carson McGrath, Contributor
April 21, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics
Jill Stein visited campus amid Divest UMass's recent protests and sit-ins.
Politics Weekend Wrap-up: Republican National Committee members fight over rule change and two Democrats fight for New York
Léa Aliberti, Writer
April 18, 2016
While Sanders beats Clinton in New York accent and attitude, we’re unsure who will come out on top in the state this Tuesday.
Politics Weekend Wrap-up: Trump accuses Cruz of Gestapo tactics, Obama talks about his worst mistake
Léa Aliberti, Writer
April 11, 2016
Here’s what happened over the weekend in politics.
Cult of Passivity
Bethany Thomas, Contributor
April 5, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Voices
A 2014 Pew Research Center survey found that the millennial generation is not only the most racially diverse generation in the history of America, but that it is also the most liberal on both social and political issues.
Gun regulations trigger emotion and debate
James Villalobos, Writer
March 30, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Student Life
Clements has been a teacher for 24 years, and 11 of those years have been spent at Sandy Hook. Clements said she never expected to find herself running away from the school.
Hillary Clinton’s campaign stop in Springfield
Stephanie Murray, Writer
March 2, 2016
Filed under Around the Valley, Campus, Current Affairs, Politics
In case you missed it: Hillary Clinton brought her presidential campaign to the Pioneer Valley on Monday, Feb. 29, drawing a crowd big enough to fill the Wood Museum of Springfield History to capacity.
Super Tuesday in Amherst
Stephanie Ramirez, Audience Engagement Editor
March 2, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics
Otherwise known as SEC Primary, Super Tuesday is the day when the highest number of states hold presidential primary elections.
Who will the Democratic women at UMass Amherst vote for?
Stephanie Murray, Writer
March 1, 2016
Many women at UMass Amherst who plan on voting Democratic in the primaries are split between two, much like the majority of Democrats in the country.
Black Sheep Deli: Mixing local food with local politics
Haley Bucelewicz, Contributor
March 1, 2016
Filed under Around the Valley, Campus, Politics, Travel
Black Sheep owner Nick Seamon does not mind offending some customers with his passionate political views.
Dear College Students: Vote with your wallet
Haley Bucelewicz, Writer
February 29, 2016
Filed under Campus, Opinion, Politics
Before you cast your votes in the upcoming presidential primary, consider which candidate has your best interest in mind.
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
"If you're listening to J.Cole everyday, something is wrong with you."
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 5
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
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.
