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Poetry: Love Poem #45956524

Poetry: “Love Poem #45956524”

Izzi D'Amico, Contributor February 28, 2022

Love Poem #45956524  Who wants to read another poem about love? Something sappy and passionate and fond and remembering? In early February, when cartoon hearts replace paper snowflakes, And couple...

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Jack Harlow to perform at 2022 UMass Spring Concert

Sean Dunham, Music Editor February 27, 2022
Here’s the details about the campus event’s return for the first time since 2019.
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Bias Incident During Black History Month: Our Perspective

Zach Steward and Aliana Liz Tavares February 25, 2022

Aliana's Perspective:            Being surprised is something I haven't felt in a while at UMass, but I do find myself extremely disappointed almost everyday. This Monday was one of those...

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UMass releases their fifth email of the semester on COVID-19 testing data

Olivia Capriotti, Writer February 25, 2022
Testing data from Feb.16-22 shows decrease in positive cases, and vaccine clinics continue to be available through March 10
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Polo G Postponed

Shanti Furtado, Writer February 25, 2022
Polo G’s concert on Feb. 25 at UMass Amherst won’t take place after all. It wasn’t as a result of Covid concerns, or the Polo himself canceling the appearance. Instead, it was Winter Storm Oakee, bringing inches of snow and freezing conditions that prevented the show from going on.
ADHD in the Classroom: A Solution

ADHD in the Classroom: A Solution

Patrick Shea, Contributor February 25, 2022

It should come as no surprise that attention-deficit disorders are more prevalent now than ever. The National Institute of Mental Health claims that roughly 4.4% of adults in the United States have ADHD....

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Polo G coming to UMass?

Shanti Furtado, Writer February 24, 2022
Polo G is set to headline UMass Amherst’s Winter Concert this upcoming Friday. The 23-year-old hip hop artist has risen to prominence in the past few years with tracks like, “Rapstar” and “Martin & Gina.” A large amount of tickets selling out within minutes of being launched on Jan. 19, the buzz surrounding the show is imminent. 
Teamgee H20 MINI electric skateboard that caught fire outside of MacKimmie hall in Southwest residential.

MacKimmie Hall forced to evacuate due to an electric skateboard fire

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Assistant News Editor February 15, 2022

Editor’s note: this story is ongoing and will be updated if or when more information becomes available.   At around 2 p.m. on Feb. 15, residents of MacKimmie Hall in Southwest Residential...

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What Now? When Will Black Lives Matter at UMass?

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor February 15, 2022

Will they be given funding to enact any of what the chancellor outlined? Will student voices be heard and their recommendations be implemented? What guarantees are there that the Council won’t be stripped...

“A hug is sometimes all you need”

“A hug is sometimes all you need”

Maddie Fabian, Writer February 14, 2022
For many, Valentine’s Day is a day full of love and romance, but for others, it can be lonely and difficult.
UMass students decorate Valentines Day cookies at the W.E.B. Du Bois Library during a food writing journalism class.

A celebration of all things pink: Single students talk about love

Rosa Vogel, Writer February 14, 2022
Valentine's Day can be special for those of us who are not in relationships, too.
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UMass releases their third email of the semester on COVID-19 testing data

Olivia Capriotti February 12, 2022
The email provides testing data from Feb. 2-8 showing an increase in positive cases, and an update on the vaccine clinic in the Campus Center
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