SOB x RBE: “Gangin” — A frantic, reflective project on life in the West Coast streets
Trevor Wilson, Writer
March 13, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
The Bay Area rap crew serves up ruthless bars over chaotic beats to deliver a project that’ll have you nodding your head all the way through.
Theatre Guild brings “Heathers: The Musical” to UMass
Kathryn Fallah, Contributor
March 6, 2018
Filed under Campus, Entertainment, Features, Music, Showcase
This production touches upon some "really dark stuff" — such as mental illness, date rape, school bombings, abusive relationships and murder — but in a comical way.
Top 10: Boston spring break on a budget
Julie Harrington, Writer
March 6, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase, Student Life, Travel
Instead of scrolling through your Instagram feed of your friends on their tropical getaways, make the most of your break by doing all the fun (and cheap) activities Boston has to offer.
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 1
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
March 3, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Podcasts, Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
Tune in for some hot takes on the latest singles, projects and stories in hip-hop, as well as big performances and trending topics of the week in basketball.
These Oscar nominees are likely to win — but should they?
Hayley Solomon and Jordan Allen
March 2, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase, TV/Movies
Who is likely to take home the golden statues this year? And more importantly — who should?
Success within government shutdown: Changes to child welfare
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
February 28, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Bi-partisan legislation tucked into Trump's continuing resolution may be the most fundamental change in recent U.S. child welfare.
Alone in the crowd: A family of color living in a world of white
Sarah Heinonen, Contributor
February 28, 2018
Filed under Around the Valley, Current Affairs, Showcase, Voices
Massachusetts is often seen as a bastion of liberal inclusivity, a point of pride for many Bay Staters. And while Boston, Worcester, Springfield and other large cities are fairly diverse, many of the small towns are anything but.
Movie review: “Black Panther” brings black excellence to the Marvel cinematic universe
Jonathan Kermah, Assistant Entertainment Editor
February 26, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, TV/Movies
From the moment Letitia Wright said, “WHAT ARE THOSE!” I knew Marvel’s “Black Panther” was truly for the culture.
“Cool Blue Jewels”: Riff Raff and DJ Afterthought throw a house party, and you’re probably invited
Jack Hamm, Contributor
February 26, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
Two artists with a history of collaboration invite 16 features onto a 13-track collection, supplying your next Saturday night banger with a cornucopia of artists.
The opioid epidemic: UMass faculty and students strive to educate the community
Julie Harrington, Writer
February 23, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Student Life
Students and faculty at UMass work together to educate the public about the realities of the opioid epidemic sweeping the nation.
“Black Panther: The Album” — Three elements that make it more than a film score
Trevor Wilson, Contributor
February 18, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
By incorporating artists from America to South Africa, Lamar curates a phenomenal soundtrack that touches on the cultural and thematic elements to be seen in the film while also providing songs that absolutely slap.
UMass Design Building on track for LEED certification
Geoff Warren, Contributor
February 15, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
UMass' Design Building — a $52 million, 87,500 square-foot structure — is made almost entirely of wood, features unique sustainability features, and produces half the carbon emissions for a building its size. “It’s the most technologically advanced mass timber building that we have in the United States right now,” says Tom Chung, lead project manager.
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
"If you're listening to J.Cole everyday, something is wrong with you."
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 5
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
If North Korea’s economy and people continue to dwindle in strength and faith in their leader, Kim Jong-un may be left with no choice but denuclearization.
