U-Más Fuerte Together: Establishing ‘a beloved community’
Joanna Buoniconti, Managing Editor
August 14, 2020
"It is a big platform that we’re trying to share with as many people as possible. And we're trying to ensure that when we’re creating this, it’s truly a better community for everybody."
U-Más Fuerte Together: UMass Racial Justice Coalition unites with UMass for Black Lives
Julia Donohue, Managing Editor
July 23, 2020
Empty words and empty platitudes and empty promises are things that UMass has prided itself on for years.
Nurse manager discusses how COVID-19 impacted Winchester Hospital and her own life
Sarah Walsh, Contributing Writer
July 19, 2020
Winchester Hospital has seen a major influx of patients due to COVID-19. Chrissie Quill, a nurse manager at the hospital, talks about how the staff have adjusted to treating their patients and her personal experience with COVID-19.
Boycott! Divest! Sanction!: An Open Letter to the UMass Amherst Faculty Senate and Massachusetts Society of Professors
Timmy Sullivan
July 19, 2020
I am writing today to implore you and your colleagues to act with similar moral conviction as you did in October and to translate that commitment to academic freedom into symbolic and material action, by authoring and passing a BDS resolution through the Faculty Senate and the Massachusetts Society of Professors.
A pediatric infectious disease specialist shares his knowledge of COVID-19
Ella Adams, Contributing Writer
July 18, 2020
Dr. Mark Denison, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, talks about the history of coronaviruses, the future of COVID-19 and how we can protect ourselves.
Trustee Woolridge: It’s Time for UMass to Live Up to Its Promise
UMass Racial Justice Coalition
July 16, 2020
The Racial Justice Coalition works to take many of the action items listed in Trustee Woolridge’s piece and make them a reality. We strive to make UMass Amherst truly reflective of the values it promotes. Hate has a home at our university, despite claims to the contrary.
U-Más Fuerte Together: The UMass Racial Justice Coalition
Brianna Silva, Editor-In-Chief
July 10, 2020
What initially began as a Google Doc, soon became a movement led by the UMass Racial Justice Coalition. Students at UMass are now signing their names to join and support the RJC's demands.
How quarantine can impact long distance relationships
Ava Bertino, Contributing Writer
July 9, 2020
Sofie Lafratta, a freshman at Indiana University, is in a long distance relationship with her boyfriend who attends West Virginia University. How has quarantine, a time when everyone should stay inside and avoid spending time with non-relatives as much as possible, affected her relationship?
The Revolution is Now
Brianna Silva, Editor-In-Chief
July 1, 2020
Right now we are witnessing centuries worth of Black history and activism providing people with the tools to combat white supremacy. Right now we are observing society unfold and blossom. Right now we are experiencing the power of unity and the beauty of diversity
How to find “Fully Remote” classes on Spire
Julia Donohue, Managing Editor
June 30, 2020
Subbaswamy's email states "[o]nly essential face-to-face labs, studios, performance, and other courses involving hands-on work will be conducted on campus and in-person," make sure to check specific classes under your major.
Massachusetts college student concerned about mother’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Yang Yi Chen, Contributing Writer
June 19, 2020
Lillian Dack shares how the coronavirus has affected her family
What I Wish I Knew
Astghik Dion, Photo/Assistant Entertainment Editor
May 18, 2020
A collection of words of wisdom by women in college, for women entering college.
