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Mass Vintage: the new store with secondhand finds

Sophia Torres, Writer February 20, 2020
Five months after its grand opening in September, Mass Vintage is running smoothly and garnering more support in downtown Amherst.
(Jonathan Kermah and Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire)

Professor Paul Collins on President Trump’s impeachment

Faith Cardoza, Writer February 20, 2020
New podcast: Faith Cardoza is joined by Professor Paul M. Collins Jr. to get some of his insight into the impeachment of President Trump and what it means in today’s context.

Basketball Highlights: UMass narrowly beats Saint Louis

Alex Province, Contributor February 19, 2020
Tre Mitchell's 22 point second half propelled the Minutemen to victory
Introspective Ramblings: Whos in the room?

Introspective Ramblings: “Who’s in the room?”

Paige Roy, Contributor February 19, 2020
In this week's poem of the week, Paige Roy reflects on a painful past experience with powerful and captivating imagery.
(Mayberry Health and Home/Flickr)

Beating the winter skin blues

Erin Hunter, Contributor February 19, 2020
Beat the winter skin blues this season with helpful tips and tricks to protect your skin.
App of the week: LastPass

App of the week: LastPass

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor February 18, 2020
For peace of mind and security of your valuable and personal information, there is an app that stores all of your passwords in one highly secure place.
Screenshot from Norsemen/Netflix

Norsemen: The Norwegian Viking comedy you didn’t know you needed

Shiloh Clark, Writer February 18, 2020
If you're looking for historical accuracy, stick to the History Channel because the Norsemen are here to raid and remix the stereotype of ancient Vikings. 
TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Hrefna Petursdottir on life as an international student athlete

TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Hrefna Petursdottir on life as an international student athlete

Alejandro Winsor and Jacob Robson February 17, 2020
Jake and Alejandro interview Hrefna Petursdottir from the UMass Women’s Soccer team about life as an international student athlete.

Basketball Highlights: Dayton tops UMass after pulling away in the second half

Alex Province, Contributor February 16, 2020
Obi Toppin and Tre Mitchell battle lives up to expectations
(The Come Up Show / Wikimedia Commons)

Has Denzel Curry “UNLOCKED” his full potential?

Trevor Wilson, Managing Editor February 14, 2020
We will enjoy a long run of good form from Denzel Curry. If "UNLOCKED" is any indication of his artistic direction, then we all have something to be excited for in the near future.
Ask UMass - Valentines Day

Ask UMass – Valentine’s Day

Nicole Biagioni, Rebecca Duffy, Video Reporters February 14, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day! On this episode of Ask UMass, Nicole Biagioni and Rebecca Duffy ask UMass students what their Valentine's Day plans are and how they feel about the holiday.
Judging Books By Their Covers: “What If It’s Us,” is a timely portrayal of a young homosexual romance

Judging Books By Their Covers: “What If It’s Us,” is a timely portrayal of a young homosexual romance

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor February 14, 2020
In this week's book review, authors Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli's, portrayal of two male protagonists and the various obstacles that they encounter on their whirlwind romance, effectively broaden the young adult literary scope.
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