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Chaz Cardigan bares all in “Holograma”

Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor October 26, 2020
“Holograma” goes there, while still being easy on the ears, but effective on the heart.
Goons Talk Toons: Episode Two

Goons Talk Toons: Episode Two

Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan October 26, 2020
In this week's episode, Nick and Emma talk with a special guest about concept albums, new music and some spooky tunes that will be sure to fill your Halloween spirit.
Black Lives Matter supporter in the middle of Trump supporters by Tristan Smith

Northampton Trump rally sparks counter-protest

Tristan Smith, Writer October 25, 2020
This was just one of many Trump rallies planned by CRCC to be held in countless cities across Massachusetts up until the November 3rd election.
Judging Books By Their Covers: “The Night Tiger” is a perfect fall read for those that arent looking for anything too scary

Judging Books By Their Covers: “The Night Tiger” is a perfect fall read for those that aren’t looking for anything too scary

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy/Managing Editor October 24, 2020
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably looking for a good read that will get you in the Halloween spirit by keeping you on the edge of your seat but not resembling horror enough to keep you up at night.
Photo taken by Charlotte Rutherford

Dorian Electra releases their second album “My Agenda”

Isabel Guilmette, Writer October 24, 2020
Born Dorian Electra Fridkin Gomberg, their androgynous, electronic voice, outlandish lyrics and ambiguous, yet campy look might be offsetting to the uninitiated.
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Ariana Grande creates a perfect White House in new music video

Kacey Connolly, Podcast Editor October 23, 2020
Pop queen Ariana Grande blows fans away with new single “positions” and an accompanying music video that shows President Ari taking over Trump’s office
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Far right extremists are getting bolder with plots to kidnap U.S. governors

Talya Torres, Writer October 23, 2020
Members of an antigovernmental paramilitary group plotted to kidnap democratic governors ahead of the election. 
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UMass announces plans for Spring 2021 semester

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer October 23, 2020
First-year students, new transfer students for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, those enrolled in face-to-face classes and students that depend on the university for housing and food are officially invited to live on campus for the spring semester.
Artwork by Kacey Connolly.

The Zoo Report: Dan Dimitrov on grad school and family abroad

Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl October 23, 2020
In this week's episode, the girls talk with UMass graduate student Dan Dimitrov about careers and having family abroad during COVID-19, ending with another round of their new segment "Cloutiest Couples."
App of the Week: Among Us

App of the Week: Among Us

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor October 23, 2020
Although released in 2018, it seems that 2020 is the year for this online multiplayer game that can turn friends into foe, and trusted allies into backstabbers (literally). Even Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is riding the Among Us wave.
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Instagram page run by UMass students inspires change

Faith Cardoza, Politics/Op-Ed Editor October 22, 2020
Instagram pages such as @voicesunitedumassamherst are run by students who lift up each other’s voices to spread awareness about discrimination at the college level.
Rally hosted in Boston to stop evictions and foreclosures across Massachusetts

Rally hosted in Boston to stop evictions and foreclosures across Massachusetts

Rebeca Pereira, Contributor October 22, 2020
City Life Vida Urbana hosted a rally in Boston to stop nearly 60,000 evictions and foreclosures across Massachusetts.
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