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SGA declares climate emergency at latest meeting

SGA declares climate emergency at latest meeting

Faith Cardoza, Writer • October 19, 2019
The latest SGA meeting saw unanimous support for declaring a climate emergency in response to the UMass climate strike on Sept. 20, which coincided with the worldwide strike.
Former NBA commissioner talks China controversy at UMass

Former NBA commissioner talks China controversy at UMass

Chase Purrington, Sports Editor • October 17, 2019
While the NBA boils in social conflict, David Stern delivered a lecture on Wednesday night, in part to discuss social responsibility. 
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What is impeachment and how does it work?

Amelia Marceau, Writer • October 17, 2019
President Trump's term may be over before impeachment proceedings begin.
(Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

Housing inequality in Amherst

Quinn Breen, Contributor • October 11, 2019
Amherst residents are being pushed out of the housing market to make room for students who are being forced to move off-campus.
(Franmarie Metzler/U.S. House Office of Photography)

Why the Kennedy name is no longer enough

Amelia Marceau, Writer • October 10, 2019
Kennedy versus Markey is the Democratic match-up many around the country have been watching
Meet Julia Fox, SGA’s associate speaker

Meet Julia Fox, SGA’s associate speaker

Faith Cardoza and Vincent Rossi • October 9, 2019
Associate Speaker, Julia Fox, wants students to know that SGA is a resource for students and SGA is here to support and represent everyone at UMass.
(Laurie Sexton/Amherst Wire)

UMass SGA discusses UMass for the kids at second annual meeting

Laurie Sexton, Contributor • October 7, 2019
Over 40, 000 children ranging with a diagnosis from cancer to premature babies are assisted and without the partnership of UMass FTK, many of these services offered may not be offered. 
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sits on stage with Amherst College President Carolyn “Biddy” Martin on Oct. 3, 2019.

“I would be a great diva!”: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg brings laughs and inspiration to Amherst College

Caeli Chesin and Brian Choquet • October 4, 2019
“It's just crazy because I have a bobblehead of her at my house and so getting to see her speak in person is almost surreal.”
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UMASS Amherst hosts Massachusetts Appeals Court hearings

Harry Ortof, Editor of Politics/Op-Eds • October 3, 2019
UMass Amherst hosted the Massachusetts Appeals Court Tuesday on Oct. 1 to broaden public awareness, understanding and accessibility of the Massachusetts court system.
(Faith Cardoza/Amherst Wire)

Ilina Shah, Student Government Association attorney general

Faith Cardoza and Vincent Rossi • October 3, 2019
Shah is responsible for being the liaison between SGA and the Dean of Students Office and Legal Service Office.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to speak at Amherst College Thursday, live-stream opened to the public

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to speak at Amherst College Thursday, live-stream opened to the public

Caeli Chesin, Campus News Editor • October 2, 2019
"Notorious R.B.G." makes her way to the Pioneer Valley.
Emotions run high during first Student Government Association meeting

Emotions run high during first Student Government Association meeting

Laurie Sexton, Contributor • October 1, 2019
SGA is not a well recognized or appreciated aspect of our campus but after last night's meeting, this semester is bound to bring a new awareness to our student government.  
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