Should Christmas music be listened to before Thanksgiving?

A highly-debated topic in a year unlike any other
November 19, 2020
Students grapple with mental health as first fully-remote semester draws to a close

UMass has reported 321 cases of COVID-19 since August 6
November 18, 2020
Governor Charlie Baker’s new COVID-19 guidelines and its implications on UMass

Guidelines include a stay-at-home advisory and restrictions on business' operating hours
November 6, 2020
Life “upside-down”: How international students have taken UMass abroad

How international students are coping with the pandemic and classes, when they live on the other side of the world
October 27, 2020
Five safe fall activities to do around Amherst

With these outdoor activities, you can still enjoy the fall season
September 28, 2020
Virtual community forum held to discuss UMass and Town efforts to reduce spread of COVID-19

Panelists discussed plans for spring semester, resources for students who test positive and more
September 3, 2020
Nurse manager discusses how COVID-19 impacted Winchester Hospital and her own life

Chrissie Quill's unit was converted to a COVID-19 unit on March 13
July 18, 2020
A pediatric infectious disease specialist shares his knowledge of COVID-19

Dr. Mark Denison has been studying coronaviruses since 1984
July 17, 2020
MASSPIRG co-hosts 50th Earth Day anniversary celebration for 100% renewable energy

Guest speakers included Sen. Jo Comerford, Reps. Lindsay Sabdodosa, Natalie Blais and Dan Carey
April 22, 2020
COVID-19 leaves college students to question summer internships

Over one million internships will be affected
April 13, 2020
UMass students express concern over transition to remote learning

All classes will be online for rest of semester
March 13, 2020
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