SGA’s Sonya Epstein works to create a more just UMass
Rebecca Duffy, Writer
October 23, 2019
The secretary wants to use their voice to uplift others on a campus they love.
UMass Music legend Makaya McCraven comes home
Chloe Lindahl, Writer
October 18, 2019
“We can speak to each other in the abstract realm, especially with instrumental music where I’m not saying anything to you, but we’re all feeling something together.”
What it means to be a full-time student, part-time DJ
Shane Guilfoyle, Writer
October 11, 2019
Over a semester, Jackson Vo has seen his DJ aspirations develop, as he finds himself performing at venues such as Spoke and the Monkey Bar on weekends.
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.
Stone the Druggist; a small-town band with big dreams
Chloe Lindahl, Writer
October 7, 2019
When asked what the best parts of being in a band, Ford simply says “friendship and camaraderie.” Making music is a job that helps you fulfill the creative outlet in your life.
Timothy Sullivan, Student Government Association president
Faith Cardoza, Writer
September 21, 2019
Timothy Sullivan has kept activism at the heart of his administration and his life.
UMass Amherst student owns a printing press
Shannon Macalingay, Lifestyle Editor
May 7, 2019
From watching his high school teacher use an iron e-press to print a sticker on a shirt, to watching How-To videos on YouTube, Pham first printed shirts for the sports teams in North Quincy High School.
UMass guitarist Danny Monger looks to make rock music that everyone can relate to
Astghik Dion, Writer
May 3, 2019
Relationships are definitely a huge part of my songwriting, just cause its these intimate moments that everyone has and everyone can relate to, and I just draw from it.
Combating climate change, one class at a time
Isabel Fowler, Lifestyle and Travel Editor
April 29, 2019
Learn more about climate change so we can ensure many more Earth Days to come!
An Out of Body Experience
Shannon Macalingay, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
April 2, 2019
"They come in the gallery and they will understand, they will feel something about it."
Introducing the flow of Ezra Waters
Astghik Dion, Writer
February 28, 2019
Ezra Waters has managed to encapsulate the everchanging versatility of water in his music.
The fight for a fair contract: UMass versus its RAs & PMs
Henry Brechter, Desire’ Crosby, Shannon Macalingay, and Faith Cardoza
February 11, 2019
"If they can get work out of you without paying you money, they will...just one battle out of more to come."
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.
Presidential candidate Andrew Yang: Not left. Not right. Forward.
“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.”