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Dating as a Woman of Color at UMass Sucks

Dating as a Woman of Color at UMass Sucks

Raksha Pokharel, Writer November 14, 2022
Navigating the dating scene has its challenges for everyone, but this process can be especially arduous for women of color at predominantly white institutions (PWI) like UMass. All women face similar issues, but it's often heightened for women of color. Issues of cultural differences, existing outside of the beauty standard, and oversexualization are problems too familiar to WOC. 
UMass Student Farmer’s Market Emphasizes Community and Sustainability

UMass Student Farmer’s Market Emphasizes Community and Sustainability

Maddie Fabian and Julie Punzak November 11, 2022
The UMass Student Farmers’ Market, a collaboration between the Permaculture Initiative and the UMass Student Farm, fosters weekly community connections over farm-fresh food, handmade crafts and secondhand clothing.
The UMass Permacultures Franklin garden currently grows over 300 species of plants.

UMass Permaculture Garden grows space for community

Andoni Zervoglos, Contributor November 8, 2022

In the early fforagall Months, many New England farmers begin to collect their harvest from the past year. Farmers harvest their apples, pumpkins, and other crops before the winter settles. Meanwhile,...

Dorm Tours: UMass students give an inside peek at living on-campus

Dorm Tours: UMass students give an inside peek at living on-campus

Sami Power, Contributor October 26, 2022
UMass sophomore Sami Power interviews students, showing off a wide variety of living arrangements and setups here at UMass. Watch students tour their dorms in Z-rooms, economy triples, and corner rooms in the Southwest towers.
Festive fall activities to share with that special someone

Festive fall activities to share with that special someone

Katherine Bernier, Writer October 24, 2022
Fall in Amherst is a special time and arguably the best season. As the leaves turn we are here to help you find the best ways to enjoy it.
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Writer Edie Meidav Visits UMass to Discuss Her Most Recent Novel

Eve Neumann, Contributor October 23, 2022
On Oct. 20, writer Edie Meidav visited the Old Chapel at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a part of the Visiting Writers Series to discuss her most recent lyric novel: “Another Love Discourse.”
Pictured:Outside of the Econo Lodge

The Reality of Transfer Students Living in the Econo Lodge

Katie Katz and Ethan Brayall-Brown October 22, 2022
When transferring into a new school students expect to finally feel like they are in their forever home. No one could predict the isolation that UMass transfer students are undergoing this semester. Not even UMass administration fully grips the reality of the situation.
Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown was filmed in 1966,  its a much Halloween movie. 
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Must watch classics to stream this spooky season

Rachel Dufault, Contributor October 20, 2022

Whether you like your movies to be horrifying or hilarious, here are some handpicked movies to watch this spooky season.  Grab your blanket and some of your favorite  candy because it's time for a...

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The Best Intersections on Campus

Patrick Shea, Creative Writing Editor October 14, 2022

  UMass Amherst is a staple of national education when it comes to its ambitious graduation rate and award-winning dining. What isn’t mentioned enough, however, is the collection of breathtaking...

UMass Family Weekend: The perfect event guide for the upcoming weekend

UMass Family Weekend: The perfect event guide for the upcoming weekend

Cecelia Cappello, Writer October 13, 2022
UMass Amherst offers a weekend experience for students and their families to visit campus, while enjoying multiple activities and events. It begins this weekend on Friday, Oct. 14 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 16.
Fashion-forward bags for the fall 2022 semester

Fashion-forward bags for the fall 2022 semester

Cecelia Cappello, Writer October 6, 2022
Walking around campus this fall semester, it becomes apparent that many students have left their backpacks behind in favor of new stylish and functional tote bags. 
A Retelling: The Coronation of Inês de Castro

A Retelling: The Coronation of Inês de Castro

Michelle Silveira, Contributor October 3, 2022

Cold air seeped in through the cracks of the stone walls. The thin blanket around my body couldn’t provide enough heat to stop my shaking.  My eyes have been wide open staring at the ceiling for...

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