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Forrest at the protest holding a sign she made of a sunflower, the flower of Ukraine. Photo courtesy of Presley Forrest.

UKRAINIAN STUDENT FEATURE: PRESLEY FORREST ‘23

Christina Loberti , Writer April 4, 2022
Sophomore Presley Forrest (she/her) discussed in an interview the hardships that her and her family have faced since Russia launched its attack on Ukraine on Feb. 24. 
Album Cover (Complex)

Anticipated Album: Rex Orange County’s “WHO CARES?”

Sean Dunham, Music Editor April 1, 2022
The title of the album says it all. Rex addresses what it feels like to be single again, how to cope with bad thoughts, and appreciating the parts of life that we often take for granted.
Ask UMass: Mask Mandate Lift

Ask UMass: Mask Mandate Lift

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Assistant News Editor March 28, 2022
On this episode of Ask UMass, students tell Ethan Brayall-Brown their thoughts and opinions on the lifted mask mandate here at UMass.
Pusha T (The Guardian)

Pusha T retaliates against McDonald’s in his new single, “Spicy Fish Diss Track”

Patrick Shea, Contributor March 27, 2022
The artist has made his voice heard over social media, saying he has not received credit for past projects that featured his own ideas.
Ghetto Gods Album Cover (Pitchfork Media)

What I listened to throughout the month of February

Daniel Vicario, Contributor March 12, 2022
Featuring both well-known and undiscovered artists, this month's array of music caters to all genres and interests.
Brady & Les on stage together in Burlington, VT (Juliet Margola)

100 Gecs: an alternative duo dedicated to hyper-pop

Juliet Margola, Contributor March 4, 2022
Dylan Brady and Laura Les formed the group back in 2015 in their hometown of St. Louis.
The six stars on stage at Super Bowl LVI (Ronald Martinez/The New Yorker)

90’s hip-hop heavyweights take over Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show

Sean Dunham, Music Editor February 17, 2022
Was this one of the greatest halftime shows of all time, or did the performance come up short?

“Products of our time, reflections of ourselves”: UMCA exhibit displays Nicole Eisenman’s prints

Maddie Fabian, Writer October 14, 2021

  AMHERST - The University Museum of Contemporary Art (UMCA) at UMass Amherst currently features art by the internationally renowned artist Nicole Eisenman. It is the first UMCA exhibit open to...

Donda vs. Certified Lover Boy: Drake and Kanye West go head-to-head with new releases

Donda vs. Certified Lover Boy: Drake and Kanye West go head-to-head with new releases

Ethan Knell, Contributor October 3, 2021
The two highly-praised artists clash against one another after a summer of rumors and anticipation from the public.
Photo by Carol Lollis for the Daily Hampshire Gazette

Amherst celebrates India and Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day

Abbie Gracie, Co-News Editor October 2, 2021

AMHERST--Last Friday, Sept. 24 from 4 to 5 p.m., Town Councilor Shalini Bahk-Milne and her town sponsors/event organizers, Dr. Ambreem Bawa, Dr. Sanjay Nawalkha and Alina Durrani put together a celebration...

Second day of demonstrations continue over Theta Chi allegations at UMass

Talia Heisey and Ethan Brayall-Brown September 21, 2021

On Monday Sept. 20, at 12 p.m , over 60 students from UMass met at the Whitmore Administration building for a sit-in at the Dean of Students office’s waiting area. They gathered to protest against...

SGA logo courtesy of Google Images

A conversation with Sonya Epstein, the former SGA president who didn’t rerun

Talia Heisey, Writer April 22, 2021
While the past academic year has been well known for its administrative failings, behind the scenes of the Student Government Association, now former President Sonya Epstein, experienced a difficult and tumultuous relationship with members of the SGA. The mental health difficulties of dealing with these confrontations, as well as SGA members spreading rumors about them, eventually led to their decision not to run again despite being only a junior.
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