The Hampshire College flag debate: What you need to know
Amy Russes, Writer
December 2, 2016
Protests end after Hampshire College raised the American flag once again on Dec. 2, after the decision to remove it from it's campus upset locals.
Pro-flag protesters to return to Hampshire College Sunday
Carson McGrath, Writer
December 2, 2016
Protesters calling for Hampshire College to replace the American flag on their campus are planning to return to the school on Sunday at 12 p.m. for a rally called #RaiseOurFlag.
Sue Dreyer: the UMass ‘squirrel lady’
Caeli Chesin, Writer
December 1, 2016
Dreyer sees her animals as more than just rodents or another facet of a natural system. She cherishes them and builds real relationships with the animals she encounters.
Folks with Jokes presents: Thankfulla’ Sh*t
Alexandra Pigeon, Entertainment Editor
November 30, 2016
Music blasts over the murmur of conversation as about 80 students sit in the darkness of a half-filled Herter auditorium staring at a chalkboard that reads, “Thankfulla’ Shit."
The art of the Chinese yo-yo
Wei Cai, Writer
November 29, 2016
The Chinese yo-yo is less of a toy than an artistic medium.
How the obsession with the ‘anti-hero’ catapulted Donald Trump to victory
Jon Decker, Writer
November 28, 2016
Everyone roots for the rebel.
Millennial’s beef with Donald Trump
Amy Russes, Writer
November 28, 2016
Go on, keep whining about how much millennials whine.
Chancellor Subbaswamy responds to demands for ‘sanctuary campus’
Caeli Chesin, Writer
November 18, 2016
Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy emailed a statement to the campus community in response to demands for a ‘sanctuary campus’ and immigrant protections at a walkout on Wednesday.
‘Election 2016: What happened? What is likely to happen?’
Allyson Morin, Writer
November 17, 2016
In the wake of a difficult and polarizing election, a panel discussion featuring professors from a diverse range of disciplines was held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Wednesday night.
Columnist Ross Douthat talks conservatism, liberalism and the rise of Donald Trump
Carson McGrath, Writer
November 17, 2016
“When I was invited to speak I thought … that I would be speaking to you tonight in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s defeat."
UMass students and staff join nationwide walkout to demand ‘sanctuary campus’
Danielle Haley, Contributor
November 17, 2016
Becoming a sanctuary campus would mean turning the university into a safe haven to protect students at risk of being deported in light of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies.
The election is over, but the conversation has just begun
Caeli Chesin, Writer
November 16, 2016
It feels wrong to just “be okay” or “move on.”
Rachel Swansburg
The subcommittee will have 30 days to deliberate and submit a report to the SGA senate.
Standardized testing needs to change
Exams like the SAT further marginalize low-income students who cannot afford expensive test prep.
Top five worst scary movies on Netflix
With spooky season in full effect, make sure you don’t cuddle up to these five horror films.
Presidential candidate Andrew Yang: Not left. Not right. Forward.
“Not left. Not right. Forward.” has become one of the campaign slogans that indicates his disinterest in playing sides during a very hyper-partisan time in our country.