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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.
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 ...
General Education courses should not be required
WEBApr 16, 2014 · General Education courses should not be required. At the University of Massachusetts, every undergraduate student is forced to take 11 general education classes. These classes include college writing, basic math, analytical reasoning, biological science, physical science, arts and literature, historical …
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 ...
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WEBMay 11, 2023 · Although small, it is an outdated way of viewing the autistic community and is the logo for Autism Speaks.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].
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 ...
UMass football welcomes nine freshmen recruits
WEBAhead of the 2024 season, the Massachusetts football team was busy recruiting, signing nine freshmen to join the squad for the upcoming year. Seven of the players coming in will play on the offensive side of the ball, with the other two fill in gaps defensively. Coming off its best season since 2019, UMass seems to be getting on track to improve.
The debate between STEM and humanities must end
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · The debate between STEM and humanities must end. Instead of choosing a side, integrating both ultimately provides greater insight and a deeper connection of the fields. By Kai Musick, Collegian Contributor. February 15, 2024. I’m sure most people have heard some variation of “I should’ve majored in the humanities,” or “Why on Earth do ...
Faculty and students rally in support of the 57 arrested during the ...
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Kalina Kornacki also contributed to coverage of this protest. Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sexual violence. On Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. around 100 people gathered in front of the Whitmore administration building to rally support for the 57 University of Massachusetts Amherst students who were arrested and charged with trespassing during a staged sit-in at Whitmore on Oct. 25.