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Artwork by Kacey Connolly.

The Zoo Report: Things to do during winter break

Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl November 20, 2020
Tune in to hear the girls argue over which celebrities they would choose to spend the holidays with.
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App of the Week: Food Network Kitchen

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor November 20, 2020
The holidays are fast approaching, and for many, this means hours spent in the kitchen whipping up dishes of all shapes and sizes.
Photo Credit: Logan Wilder. From left to right: Tara Maggiulli, Wilson Reardon, Curtis Heimburger and Josh Polack

Mom Rock’s “I Wish Every Day Was Today” brings light to darker days

Sean Dunham, Writer November 20, 2020
Featuring four catchy, feel-good songs on the EP, “I Wish Every Day was Today” truly is a must-listen if you are searching for a soundtrack that will lift you up and generate positive energy.
How does the Electoral College actually work?

How does the Electoral College actually work?

Talya Torres, Writer November 20, 2020
The election is not decided by the amount of votes a presidential candidate gets, known as the “popular vote.” It is instead decided by electors, or representatives states choose to cast their votes. This process comes from the Constitution, as a compromise between a vote only in Congress, and a popular vote.
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Should Christmas music be listened to before Thanksgiving?

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer November 19, 2020
A highly-debated topic in a year unlike any other.
“The Queen’s Gambit” is more than just a game

“The Queen’s Gambit” is more than just a game

Aaron Vincent Facundo, Contributor November 19, 2020
The writers managed to transform chess from a classy game of wit into a tactical and psychological war between two individuals.
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Students grapple with mental health as first fully-remote semester draws to a close

Rebeca Pereira, Writer November 18, 2020
College students at UMass Amherst, many of whom expected nothing more than a two-week extension of spring break at the onset of remote learning, were thrust into a purgatory of uncertainty commandeered by a novel contagion. 
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: Spring semester, Super Bowl Halftime Show and Tayshia Adams

Chad Douty, Grace Sherwood November 18, 2020
Tune in for Chad & Grace's Reality TV Re-cap on the arrival of The Bachelorette's new star, Tayshia Adams.
Pictured: Samet with 2 of her hand painted bags. Photo from @cutelilbaggies on Instagram

Meet the NYU student running a small business from her dorm room

Isabel Guilmette, Writer November 18, 2020
Since opening the shop on July 26, Samet has sold around one hundred bags and expanded her business, which originated on Instagram, on several different online shopping websites, including Depop and Etsy, and she isn’t slowing down.
Introspective Ramblings: Lavender

Introspective Ramblings: “Lavender”

Celina Rivernider, Writer November 18, 2020
In this week's poem, Celina Rivernider, ponders about the process of reconnecting with yourself and finding unlikely history as you go.
Taylor Swift can now legally re-record all albums owned by Scooter Braun

Taylor Swift can now legally re-record all albums owned by Scooter Braun

Isabel Guilmette, Writer November 17, 2020
"Young artists or kids with musical dreams will read this and learn about how to better protect themselves in a negotiation. You deserve to own the art you make."
Artwork by Celina Rivernider.

Marked As Read: Episode Four

Celina Rivernider November 16, 2020
Tune in for an exclusive interview with the elusive Nick Cutter.
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