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.
The rainbow diet: Surviving anorexia and gay body expectations
Brian Choquet, Writer
May 11, 2018
When he came out as gay in the latter half of his middle school career, Russian felt pressured to find acceptance in his newly joined community — the hope being he could find a place where he belonged. This then became the basis for what grew into his eating disorder.
‘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.
Being the ‘Didgeridude’
Cameron Merritt, Writer
September 17, 2017
The man behind the didgeridoo is Andrew Peters, also known as the “didgeridoo guy.” Or, as he prefers, the “Didgeridude.”
Student life and social media stardom: It’s a balance for UMass student Nickole Kugel
Julie Harrington, Writer
May 10, 2017
"“It’s like having schoolwork. When I write down my homework in my agenda, I write down all the videos I have to film, all the videos I have to edit, the emails I have to respond to, the companies I need to contact, things like that. I need to kind of be my own boss."
Loss, heritage and the artist’s life of Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría
Jackson Cote, Contributor
March 29, 2017
As a native of Guayama, Puerto Rico, culture is a major influence in the art of Anaya-Alegría.
UMass senior attends World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates
Nicole DeFeudis, Assistant Campus News Editor
March 1, 2017
Rune Percy was inspired and motivated by his experience as a youth delegate at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
‘What’s Eating Katie?’ personifies eating disorder
Alexandra Pigeon, Entertainment Editor
February 25, 2017
“What’s Eating Katie?” uniquely portrays an eating disorder as an actual character named Ed that Katie, a freshman in college, gets into an abusive relationship with.
A protest against Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Kyle Olsen, Contributor
February 24, 2017
"Police guarded a single lane of traffic to support the hundreds who marched through the downtown metropolitan chanting and holding signs comparing his government practice to fascism."
Campus magician auditions for America’s Got Talent
My Ninh, Contributor
February 16, 2017
"I literally could not speak at one point, and my friend had to calm me down. I’ve never been that nervous in my life,” said Salant.
Sustainable food and passion for farming reemerge on campus
Julie Shamgochian, Managing Editor
February 14, 2017
To some, sustainability may seem like a trend, but to the “Stockies” it is much more than just a fad.
Santiago Vidales: A person of action
Maria Manning, Contributor
February 1, 2017
Santiago Vidales, 28, is a key player in activism at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, bolstering support for a sanctuary campus and leading the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) union as co-chair.
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
Beccy discusses the options for the upcoming semester.
COVID-19: Our Social Safety Net is Failing Us
As the crisis has unfolded in the US one thing remains clear: our social safety net is failing us.
Quarantine reflection: Breaking out of the suburban bubble
Managing Editor Trevor Wilson reflects on his experience during the COVID-19 quarantine.