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App of the Week: Cappuccino

Olivia Capriotti, Contributor March 12, 2021
The experience of listening to a podcast tends to be more intimate and simulates the feeling of being with friends. Cappuccino was designed to do just that, providing the means necessary to create the podcast experience with your friends that you’ve always wanted. 
Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State a Q&A with UMass Professor and writer of United Nations IPCC Climate Report

Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State a Q&A with UMass Professor and writer of United Nations IPCC Climate Report

Caeli Chesin, Writer March 12, 2021
"The question is, okay, so if we don’t do anything for another 10 years or another 20 years, then we’re talking about letting the world two degrees warmer than today. Once you start approaching a world that’s on average two degrees warmer than today, that’s the global average. We’re flirting with this kind of global temperature that could trigger some really big, bad changes."
Getting through with Greenlights

Getting through with Greenlights

Madison Bethune, Assistant Lifestyle Editor March 12, 2021

Editor’s Note: For the next few weeks, the Lifestyle section will be showcasing their favorite podcasts, TV shows, movies, books and more to help UMass students while self-sequestering, quarantining...

Introspective Ramblings: the day the world stopped turning

Introspective Ramblings: “the day the world stopped turning”

Nick Beaulieu, Contributor March 10, 2021
This week's poem features another contribution from student poet, Nick Beaulieu, as he ponders the idea that the COVID-19 pandemic can bring people together even though it's nothing but a disaster on the surface.
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Grace Sherwood and Chad Douty March 10, 2021
Tune in for a special segment dedicated to International Women's Day.
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For Meghan Markle, the fairy-tale romance came at an exorbitant price

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy/Managing Editor March 9, 2021
In the beginning, Markle assimilated exceedingly well into the royal lifestyle but all the scrutiny from the media combined with the racism behind the palace walls got to be too much for her.
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UMass must do more for the Racial Justice Coalition

Zach Steward, Contributor March 9, 2021
Chancellor Subbaswamy has neglected his responsibilities in regards to the Racial Justice Coalition and UMass for Black Lives.
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Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival goes remote amidst the pandemic

Olivia Capriotti, Contributor March 8, 2021
The Springfield Jewish Community Center bridges the gap between social distancing and sociability through an online film festival.
Goons Talk Tunes: Daft Punk

Goons Talk Tunes: Daft Punk

Emma Calnan and Nick Contardo March 8, 2021
Tune in for Nick and Emma's recap on your song recommendations.
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Silk Sonic: Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak release first single on upcoming album

Isabel Guilmette, Writer March 8, 2021
Mars and Paak join forces to create a groovy collaboration, as apart of their upcoming album.
Wire News Round Up - 3.8.21

Wire News Round Up – 3.8.21

How the UMass Police Department prepared for Blarney, a Golden Globes recap, this week's weather and more.
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One-third of Boston Student Advisory Council resigns in “student mutiny,” alleges abuse of power

Rebeca Pereira, Writer March 5, 2021
“Girl, she’s shook,” her message reads. At the end of the day, BSAC representatives are still students, teenage students who’ve felt their voices stifled in an environment where they were meant to be valued.
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