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The struggles of being on one of the cheapest meal plan

Sifa Kasongo, Managing Editor February 20, 2019
The fear of losing my YCMPs consumed me so much that I ended up conserving more than I had to.
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What’s Goin On Podcast: Episode 5

Miranda Donohue and Ahmad Bakrin February 19, 2019
Ahmad Bakrin and Miranda Donohue discuss the current state of politics.
HOMESHAKE’s “Helium” is an Ethereal Bedroom Daydream

HOMESHAKE’s “Helium” is an Ethereal Bedroom Daydream

Dean Vogel, Contributor February 19, 2019
“Helium” is a perfect album if you want something soothing and stripped down for background music. If you’re just going to kick it alone or have a couple people over I think it’s absolutely ideal.
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Bo Burnham wins big at the Writers Guild Awards

Meghan Carney, Writer February 18, 2019
Burnham's victory highlighted the night of screenwriting awards.
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The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 3

Jack Martin, Contributor February 18, 2019
Jack Martin discusses the hundreds of Activision Blizzard employees who were laid off last week, Nintendo's announcement of new games and release dates at their Nintendo Direct, and Sony's comments on its E3 absence.
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What happened to Hampshire College?

Matt Berg, Assistant Campus News Editor February 18, 2019
For most of its existence, Hampshire College has experienced financial instability. However, this has only come to light after a turbulent month for the progressive college.
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The Best and Worst Sketches of “Saturday Night Live!”

Meghan Carney, Writer February 17, 2019
This Saturday, actor Don Cheadle was the host of SNL. Here is a look at the best and the worst of the show.
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Student Union detours and renovation get mixed reactions

Abigail Gracie, Contributor February 16, 2019
After a chilly first few weeks, students have mixed feelings on the detours around the Student Union.
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Top 5: Ways to manage stress this semester

Melanie Grados, Contributor February 15, 2019
Feeling stressed? Here are five ways to make your spring semester a little easier.
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UMass Amherst student and artist Chris Focus hopes to make a name for himself in the rap industry

Astghik Dion, Writer February 15, 2019
"I think if I become famous I'll be the first person to ever rap in Shutesbury period so that’ll be cool."
808s and Ankle Breaks (Drew Meagher/ Mugatunes)

808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 37

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson February 15, 2019
The boys discuss "Big Dreezy" and NBA All-Star Weekend.
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Grande Sounds Off Against Grammy Producer

Kacey Connolly, Writer February 14, 2019
Considering the entire theme of this year’s Grammy Awards was dedicated to female empowerment due to the deep lack of female nominees last year, Ken Ehrlich shouldn’t have started beef with two of the most famous and influential female artists in the music industry.
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