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After police asked students to leave the area, trash and a few lingering students were all that was left in front of Berkshire Dining Commons. Inside Washington Hall, a police officer was overheard saying, well, that worked. (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

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Police in riot gear stand by as students celebrate the Red Sox win. (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

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[Photo] In photos: Thousands gather in Southwest to celebrate Red Sox winning World Series

Brian Choquet, Photo/Video Editor
October 29, 2018
A man carries his Boston Red Sox blanket with him as he celebrates the teams victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

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Performers, musicians and parade-goers create a colorful spectacle as they dance and sing along North Pleasant Street. (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

In photos: XTCA Art Parade brings life to streets of Amherst

Maria Manning and Brian Choquet
September 25, 2018
One musician keeps the beat as others sing, Shout for Glory! (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

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Linda Tardif, a UMass 2011 alumna and TheatreTruck performer, dances to live music and cheering as she makes her way down North Pleasant Street toward Amherst Center. For Tardif, the event was a way for artists to shake things up. Any artists goal is to shake things up,” Tardiff said. “Any good art is going to suggest something political in nature, and if we raise questions, then the art is successful. (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

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The butterfly queen flaps her wings to live music as the parade proceeds up North Pleasant Street to Amherst Center. (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

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Parade organizer Elizabeth Pangburn consoles a crying child minutes before the start of the parade. Several children joined in on the festivities with their families and friends, waving flags and riding in wagons. (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

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Musicians play lively tunes and lead the procession from the UMass Fine Arts Center down Haigis Mall. Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

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Performers clad in elaborate costumes, designed by UMass Theatres Christina Beam (far left), pose for a picture in the UMass Fine Arts Center lobby on Sat., Sept. 22, minutes before the start of the 4 p.m. parade. (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

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Keeping Shop: The 25-year journey of the Doo Wop Shop

‘Keeping Shop’: The 25-year journey of the Doo Wop Shop

Maria Manning, Contributor
September 14, 2018
Greens flourish under LED lights during the evening at the Clark Hall Greenhouse.

Just add water: Stockbridge students explore the future of farming

Maria Manning, Writer
October 19, 2017
UMass GEO rally on Friday, April 28, 2017.(Maria Manning/Amherst Wire)

Graduate students march for wage increase, benefits

Maria Manning, Writer
May 2, 2017
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Students, area residents respond to Patriots comeback victory on social media

Maria Manning, Contributor
February 7, 2017
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Santiago Vidales: A person of action

Maria Manning, Contributor
February 1, 2017
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