The kids are not alright: How the Parkland survivors are reshaping the gun control conversation
Harry Ortof, Contributor
March 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Politics, Showcase
After almost every mass shooting in America, a usual course of action would follow. It was a familiar cycle until the survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting got involved.
Top 5: Financial tips international college students should know
Sylvie Fan, Contributor
March 23, 2018
Filed under Campus, Lifestyle, Showcase, Student Life
If you are an international student that suffers from money management, here are some useful tips to make saving money less painful.
Jake Tapper to speak at 2018 UMass Amherst commencement
Michael Connors, Assistant Campus News Editor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase, Student Life
The University of Massachusetts Amherst announced the pick on Thursday.
Khalid, Lil Yachty to perform at UMass Spring Concert
Elissa Borden, Campus News Editor
March 18, 2018
Filed under Campus, Entertainment, Showcase
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 20 at 10 a.m.
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.
Brian Choquet, Photo Editor
You could say Hulu is the odd stepchild of the three prominent video streaming services.
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 20
Sifa Kasongo, Editor
Two young women explain how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict affects their lives every day.
