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Mass incarceration in Massachusetts

Talia Heisey, Writer November 16, 2020
What are the experiences of those imprisoned within Massachusetts?
Artwork by Kacey Connolly.

The Zoo Report: Sheila Lynch on New York City during Biden’s win

Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl November 13, 2020
Tune in for a re-cap on what the Big Apple looked like when Joe Biden was declared president-elect.
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: Ariana Grande’s TikTok shade and Taylor Swift’s album rights

Chad Douty and Grace Sherwood November 11, 2020
Tune in for all the tea on Clare's departure from The Bachelorette.
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Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde and the pursuit of the self

Anay Contractor, Contributor November 11, 2020
We prefer to present ourselves according to some arbitrary set of social norms, ostensibly sleeping well knowing we are ‘normal’ and not some social pariah. However, at times we may experience personal duress, not knowing what our true self is in the pursuit of some societal ideal.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Delaware to deliver victory speech from Google Images

A whirlwind of a Presidential election

Abbie Gracie, Co-News Editor November 11, 2020
On Saturday, Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris have officially become the president-elect and vice president-elect for the next four years, making Donald Trump one of the few incumbent presidents to lose in his race for a second term. The results brought a lot of conflicting emotions throughout the United States. 
What does fashion look like in the age of Zoom classes? 

What does fashion look like in the age of Zoom classes? 

Grace Fiori, Contributor November 10, 2020
As many college students started their fall semester from the desk of their childhood room, attending seminars and lectures through a pixelated screen, daily uniforms have fluctuated. Some choose to dress up, others are fully embracing the athleisure wear lifestyle. Colder weather and early nights beckon all of us to embrace cozier clothing.
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Governor Charlie Baker’s new COVID-19 guidelines and its implications on UMass

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer November 6, 2020
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a new stay-at-home advisory along with other measures to fight back against COVID-19 cases. These measures go into effect on Nov. 6. This comes amidst a surge of COVID-19 cases. As of Nov. 4, there were 1,629 new cases, making a total of 103,066 COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth.
Introspective Ramblings: Destine

Introspective Ramblings: “Destine”

Celina Rivernider, Writer November 4, 2020
In this week's poem, student poet, Celina Rivernider, powerfully reflects on hope and the connections that bring people together.
Life upside-down: How international students have taken UMass abroad

Life “upside-down”: How international students have taken UMass abroad

Rebeca Pereira, Contributing Writer October 28, 2020
Public universities and the college towns they are situated in rely on their ability to accommodate international students, but the fate of international students is only one of many considerations in the race to reopen.
Introspective Ramblings: The Hands Are Falling Back to Themselves

Introspective Ramblings: “The Hands Are Falling Back to Themselves”

Riley Jones, Writer October 28, 2020
This week's poem features another piece from student poet, Riley Jones, as she contemplates the tangibility of being pure and whole in another's eyes.
Black Lives Matter supporter in the middle of Trump supporters by Tristan Smith

Northampton Trump rally sparks counter-protest

Tristan Smith, Writer October 25, 2020
This was just one of many Trump rallies planned by CRCC to be held in countless cities across Massachusetts up until the November 3rd election.
Southwest Residence Hall/ News Editor Abbie Gracie

UMass announces plans for Spring 2021 semester

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer October 23, 2020
First-year students, new transfer students for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, those enrolled in face-to-face classes and students that depend on the university for housing and food are officially invited to live on campus for the spring semester.
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