Why does UMass love Coke? Students question pouring rights at flagship campus
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
May 12, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Features, Food/Health, Showcase, Student Life
Although it's unknown to a majority of students, a select few are starting to fight against Coca Cola's ties to UMass.
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
Nujhat Purnata, Contributor
May 9, 2019
Filed under Campus, In-Depth, Opinion, Showcase, Student Life, Voices
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.
UMass Amherst student owns a printing press
Shannon Macalingay, Lifestyle Editor
May 7, 2019
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Profiles, Showcase, Student Life
From watching his high school teacher use an iron e-press to print a sticker on a shirt, to watching How-To videos on YouTube, Pham first printed shirts for the sports teams in North Quincy High School.
UMass vs. Goliath: How can universities keep marginalized students in STEM?
Brie Bristol and Julia Donohue
May 2, 2019
Filed under Campus, Features, Showcase, Student Life
“I feel like people try to think science has nothing to do with society or doesn’t intertwine with things like sexism or racism but it does,” sophomore biochemistry and neuroscience major Juliana Babu said.
Andrew Puzder, former Hardee’s and Carls Jr. CEO, discusses capitalism at UMass
Amelia Marceau, Writer
May 1, 2019
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., spoke to students on campus this past week about the differences between capitalism and socialism.
UMass hosts third annual Women in Sports Media Symposium
April 30, 2019
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Showcase, Sports, Student Life, TV/Movies, Voices
Students had the opportunity to gain valuable insight from veteran women in sports journalism during the five-hour symposium
“Booksmart” sneak peek: interview with Olivia Wilde, Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Katie Silberman
Matt Berg, Assistant News Editor
April 25, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Showcase, Student Life, TV/Movies
The Breakfast Club, Dazed and Confused and Clueless served as inspiration for this coming-of-age film.
Ask UMass – Campus construction
Rachel Swansburg and Rebecca Duffy
April 24, 2019
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Showcase, Student Life, Web Series
With the construction of the Student Union building underway, Rachel Swansburg and Rebecca Duffy ask UMass students what they want to see next on campus.
UMass Student Food Pantry usage growing on campus despite No. 1 dining in the nation
Christopher McLaughlin, Contributor
April 23, 2019
Filed under Campus, Food/Health, In-Depth, Lifestyle, Multimedia, Showcase, Student Life
Although the campus is known for its dining, the food pantry at UMass still serves as a main food source for many students.
Be There or Be Square: Cowls family makes huge strides with North Square project
Shae Feather, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2019
Filed under Around the Valley, Features, Lifestyle, Showcase, Student Life
North Square will open this summer with shops, restaurants and affordable housing options.
UMass Dining: the price of being “number one”
Harry Ortof, Politics/Voices/Op-Ed Editor
April 18, 2019
Filed under Campus, Food/Health, Lifestyle, Showcase, Student Life
UMass Hunger and Homelessness Campaign Coordinator Jonathan Lee said organizations at UMass have been more focused on redirecting wasted food and making sure it becomes food for students in need.
UMass Surf Club makes a splash with the Lake Atlantic Invitational
Trevor Wilson, Assistant Entertainment Editor
April 17, 2019
Filed under Campus, Showcase, Student Life
“The waves may have been small that day...but our spirits soared as everything went even better than expected.”
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
“If there are no student voices in the discussion, then how well are you doing your job.”
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.
Should UMass Build a Nuclear Power Plant?
There’s a very clear threat that if something isn’t done soon, the damage done will become irreversible.
Joe Biden: The Reality Behind “Good Ol’ Uncle Joe”
Biden was born 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania which would make him the second oldest candidate in the race at 76 years of age. Biden was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970 at 27. Two years later, he pulled off an impressive victory to unseat the Republican incumbent Caleb Boggs and was elected to the U.S. Senate. He would go on to represent the state of Delaware for 36 years in the Senate, serving as both chair of the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee in that timespan.