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WEBBy Kalina Kornacki, Head Photos Editor. October 1, 2024. On Monday, Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m. in front of the Student Union and in the Campus Center, University of Massachusetts Amherst Dissenters and collaborative organizations protested... Tara Setmayer Speaks about the Importance of Women Voting in the 2024 election October 1, 2024.
Door-holding etiquette: when to hold and when to go
WEBNov 27, 2012 · In short, it’s simple: if someone’s pretty close, hold the door. If someone has to sprint to make the situation more comfortable, then keep walking. Do not get caught up in the trap that if you turn around and see them coming that you have to hold the door. You don’t. They don’t want you too because they don’t want to run.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO is ‘Steppin’ Out’ on farewell tour
WEBApr 3, 2024 · By Naomi Zwelling, Collegian Staff. April 3, 2024. On March 18 — over 50 years since the original formation of Electric Light Orchestra — Jeff Lynne’s ELO took to Instagram to announce “The Over and Out” tour, their final tour after a decade of performing under this title. The tour will hit 27 cities, beginning Aug. 24 in Palm Desert ...
UMass men’s soccer shows out in 3-0 home win over Yale
WEBSep 4, 2023 · The Massachusetts men’s soccer team’s 3-0 win over Yale on Monday was the culmination of the play style head coach Fran O’Leary has established. It marked the 14th straight unbeaten game at home for the Minutemen (2-1-1), who haven’t lost in Amherst since September of 2021. The win came behind three impressive goals and a …
The relevance of ‘Rent’ in today’s world
WEBFeb 5, 2019 · On Jan. 27, FOX aired its fourth live musical, “Rent.”. This musical depicts struggling young artists in New York City in the 1990s, following seven friends throughout one year and observing their accomplishments, tragedies, struggles and relationships – everything that a year has to offer. Having originally premiered in 1996 off Broadway ...
Student athletes need to stop calling others NARPs
WEBDec 4, 2019 · An acronym for a Non-Athletic Regular Person, NARP is a derogatory term for any college student who is not a varsity athlete and is used to widen the social divide between athletes and non-athletes. NARP isn’t unique to UMass either, appearing in the Instagram feeds of ‘retired’ athletes, filling seven pages of Urban Dictionary results ...
The Autist Papers: The problem with Autism Speaks
WEBMay 11, 2023 · Although small, it is an outdated way of viewing the autistic community and is the logo for Autism Speaks. Use the rainbow infinity symbol, which symbolizes neurodiverse pride and represents this very column, an outlet to amplify #actuallyautistic voices and causes. Liv Cushman can be reached at [email protected].
UMass football officially inks six freshmen on national signing day
WEBWednesday, Dec. 21 marked national signing day for high school football players across the country, and with that, the Massachusetts football team officially confirmed six players from the class of 2023 that join the Minutemen this cycle. Quarterback Ahmad Haston leads the group that also includes linebacker Jyree Roberts, pass rusher Donovan ...
UMass unveils new seal and brand mark
WEBMar 30, 2023 · By Jack Underhill, Assistant News Editor. On the evening of March 30, the University of Massachusetts released a statement unveiling its new University seal and brand mark. The seal depicts the spire of the campus’ Old Chapel in UMass maroon; the spire embodies “stability, continuity, and academic gravitas,” according to the statement.
Artist Spotlight: The Lights – Massachusetts Daily Collegian
WEBApril 19, 2022. The Lights, who describe their music as “indie post punk,” have made their band debut on the University of Massachusetts campus. Since forming as a group in October 2021, The Lights have performed several times around campus including at UMass’ student run radio station WMUA’s Battle of Bands competition.