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Tailgate photos: New rules, same UMass

Justin Risley, Staff Photographer September 23, 2018
Staff photographer, Justin Risley, checked out the first tailgate of the semester to see how UMass students are handling the new tailgating policies.
Pi Kappa Alpha is located on the corner of Fearing Street and North Pleasant Street.

UMass fraternity charged with hazing and liquor violations

Nicole DeFeudis, Co-Editor in Chief September 21, 2018
A University of Massachusetts fraternity that was suspended by the university last fall now faces charges of violating hazing and liquor laws.
Top five: Northampton cafes for a sweeter coffee break

Top five: Northampton cafes for a sweeter coffee break

Isabel Fowler, Lifestyle Editor September 21, 2018
Break out of the college-town bubble and try these great Northampton cafes.
808s and Ankle Breaks (Drew Meagher/ Mugatunes)

808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 21

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson September 20, 2018
"808s and Ankle Breaks after dark"
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“YBN: The Mixtape” review

Trevor Wilson, Writer September 20, 2018
In the the hip-hop world, YBN is still quite new to the scene. What started as a gaming crew turned out to be one of the hottest young hip-hop groups of the year.
Russ on stage. (Photo: VincenzoTrag/Wikimedia Commons)

Why do people hate Russ?

Tiffany Chasse, Contributor September 20, 2018
The rapper’s lack of empathy and unpredictable reactions are not his only downfall — many dislike the rising star's notoriously confident persona.
UMass football tailgate

What you need to know about the changes to the UMass tailgating policy

Matthew DiPesa, Contributor September 20, 2018
The tailgates before football games at UMass Amherst are arguably as popular as the games themselves. Those tailgates will look a bit different this year.
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Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B: A full timeline

Nami Yamaguchi, Contributor September 20, 2018
How will each rapper recover from this drama? Should we expect more shady tweets and diss tracks to come? Only time will tell, but this story seems far from over.
Gucci Mane (Evan Guest/Flickr)

Gucci Mane, Smokepurpp, Carnage and more to play on campus in November

Liv Charbonneau, Contributor September 18, 2018
The event is open to the public, but UMass students can probably dodge the $10 parking fee considering that the venue is a stone’s throw away from the Rec Center.
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Entertainment winners, losers of the week

Amherst Wire Entertainment staff September 16, 2018
The Amherst Wire Entertainment staff reflect on this week in the entertainment world.
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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.
Four quality shows to watch on Hulu if youre new to the game

Four quality shows to watch on Hulu if you’re new to the game

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor September 15, 2018
You could say Hulu is the odd stepchild of the three prominent video streaming services.
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