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A timeline of UMass Amherst’s changing guidelines for off/on campus student workers

Talia Heisey, Writer February 13, 2021
Sally Linowski, Associate Dean, Off-Campus Student Life sends an additional email that emphasizes, "Violations of these policies are taken seriously, and will result in disciplinary actions, including suspension." 
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“Judas and the Black Messiah” recreates an underlooked part of American history

Aaron Vincent Facundo, TV/Film Editor February 12, 2021
Throughout the duration of the film, the audience is constantly presented with dramatic irony. While they are made well aware of O’Neal’s cooperation with the FBI, Hampton's lack of awareness plays into the heartbreaking betrayal.
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The unknowable Britney Spears

Kacey Connolly, Podcast Editor February 11, 2021
On Feb. 5th, Hulu released a docu-series, “The New York Times Presents,” that offers six standalone documentaries on six different topics, the last of which consists of a full-scale investigation on the life of Spears.
Five ideas for a safe Valentines Day

Five ideas for a safe Valentine’s Day

Emma Sammuli and Madison Bethune February 11, 2021
Although the pandemic is making date nights more challenging, the circumstances present the perfect opportunity to get creative.
Rebecca Duffy

Package delivery limit lifted to acommodate on-campus students during self-sequester

Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor February 10, 2021
Self-sequester and package delivery limit left students waiting for necessities. Residential Life warned those who did not comply.
Introspective Ramblings: Enveloped in Hope

Introspective Ramblings: “Enveloped in Hope”

Joanna Buoniconti, Managing/Copy Editor February 10, 2021
In this week's poem, student poet, Joanna Buoniconti reflects on the duality that words can have and the power that they hold.
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UMass Amherst begins administering the COVID-19 vaccine at it’s new clinic

Talia Heisey, Writer February 10, 2021
UMass' COVID vaccine clinic opened on Jan. 14, and continuing throughout the spring semester, this clinic is one of 49 other vaccination sites across the state, which has been administering a two-dose Moderna vaccine. 
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UMass fraternity throws party against COVID-19 restrictions

Nicole Biagioni, Writer February 9, 2021
The UMass community reacts to the COVID-spreading party that took place at the Theta Chi fraternity this past weekend.
UMass implements stricter guidelines as COVID-19 cases rise

UMass implements stricter guidelines as COVID-19 cases rise

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer February 5, 2021
With the rising number of cases, the operational posture of the campus has been changed to elevated. This means that there are a number of stricter rules students must follow.
The legacy of odd Trump imagery

The legacy of odd Trump imagery

Joe Lancaster, Contributor January 28, 2021
In the Internet age, the traditional campaign ad has been enhanced by Twitter videos, and the traditional campaign poster has largely been supplanted by the meme. And in the age of Donald Trump, the pro-Trump memes and placards became a bizarre form of outsider art.
Are snow days dead?

Are snow days dead?

Yang Yi Chen, Contributor January 15, 2021
Snow days might become non-existent to future generations as remote learning becomes a norm for schools all across the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With this newfound way of teaching, schools can now continue classes online during big snowstorms instead of canceling classes as they did before. 
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A snapshot of the life of a Boston medical student during the COVID-19 pandemic

Archana Purohit , Contributor January 8, 2021
Suffolk County has experienced 57,742 cases with upwards of 500 new cases every day. The rise in cases has put heavy pressure on healthcare professionals to treat COVID-19 patients faster and more effectively. Alongside healthcare professionals, roughly 700 medical students at Boston University have been struggling to continue their training during the pandemic.  
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