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Move out update: UMass continues to suspend plans until further notice
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor April 21, 2020 The University of Massachusetts Amherst sent an email on April 21 updating residents that “move-out plans will continue to be suspended until further notice.” The update was in response to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s emergency order. The governor has required all workplaces that do no provide essential COVID-19 services to remain closed until May 4.
University to host an online celebration for the Class of 2020
By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor April 14, 2020 The Office of External Relations and University Events announced that on Friday, May 8, the University of Massachusetts will hold a virtual celebration for the Class of 2020.
Amherst economy struggles during COVID-19 pandemic
Local businesses try to adapt to Coronavirus restrictions (Kira Johnson/ Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor March 26, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency, and, on March 23,ordered all non-essential business to cease in-person operations. With the local colleges and universities moving to online learning and business restrictions, the Amherst economy is rapidly changing.
UDems holds mock Iowa Caucus
Sanders, Warren and Klobuchar draw the most students Nina Walat By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor January 30, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The University of Massachusetts Democrats hosted a mock Iowa Caucus event on Wednesday night where students came to represent and debate on behalf of their choice candidate.
UMass accounting professor removed from classes until end of semester for ‘offensive’ extra credit videos
Videos featured a parody from German movie ‘Downfall’ and song ‘Bust Down Thotiana’ By Cassandra McGrath, Chris McLaughlin, and Irina Costache December 4, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Catherine West Lowry, also known by “Cat” or “Cathy,” has worked for the University of Massachusetts since 2006 and is a well-known professor synonymous with the UMass accounting department.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs部长Kyle Kendall被通知要求在两周内离开
10月30日周三，在学生会会议中，退伍老兵事务所（Secretary of Veterans Affair）的Kyle Kendall宣布他被学生会会长Timmy Sullivan通知被开出，要在两周内离开。 根据该会议所纪要，参议员Jordan McCarthy提出了，“你为什么开除Kyle”的疑问。Sullivan回答说，“这不是诉讼此事的空间。我会在不同的场景中讨论它。”参议员Lauren Smith反问，“你不觉得开除内阁的成员有关学生会的事吗？” Sullivan回答说，“这的确跟学生会的事情有关。你可以提出要求和我讨论此事，也可以找副会长，或者要求会议的纪要。” 采访中，Sullivan说他认为这是人力资源的事情，因此应该通过公共性文件和私人讨论应对它，而不是在坐满人的场合中讨论它。 Kendall曾经当过Sullivan的内阁成员，做过学生会和学生退伍军人之间的联系员。Kendall在UMass的时候，有两次被派到科威特和约旦。回来之后，他必须重新申请麻州大学。...
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Kyle Kendall given his two weeks
Terminated after three concerns by SGA President Timmy Sullivan (Collegian File Photo) By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor November 12, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 6 + 9? On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the Student Government Association, Kyle Kendall, announced in an SGA meeting, that he was given his two weeks’ notice by President Timmy Sullivan.
UMass community informed of an assault near campus
In an email from the University of Massachusetts crime alerts, the community was informed of an assault which took place on Oct. 26 around Massachusetts Avenue and Sunset Avenue. At 5:07 p.m., UMPD was notified that an adult male was assaulted by three other males.
UMass reports death of undergraduate student, found near McGuirk
The University of Massachusetts community was informed of the death of an undergraduate student by email on Thursday. Erick Kang’Ethe went missing on Sunday and his death was reported Wednesday night outside of McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Kang’Ethe was a junior computer engineering student, according to the email from associate vice chancellor and interim dean of students, David Vaillancourt. “Erick has family in the Worcester area and in Washington State,” said the email.
Hampshire County woman dies from vaping related illness
UMass reacts to vaping regulation, illness and deaths Vaping360/Flickr By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor October 17, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Following the declaration of a public health emergency and Governor Charlie Baker’s four-month ban of vaping products, there has been a death in Hampshire county linked to vaping. On Oct.
Amherst Stadtrat hält Diskussionsrunde wegen UMass Plänen für North Village
Gemeindemitglieder diskutieren Wohnsituation mit UMass-Administration und Stadtrat (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath and Jan Niklas Jokisch October 11, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Der Amherst Stadtrat hielt Montagabend ein Meeting, in welchem die Administration der Universität von Massachusetts ihre Pläne für das North Village diskutierte. Am 27.
: El futuro de North Village es discutido por el Consejo Municipal de Amherst
Los miembros de la comunidad discutieron la vivienda con la administración de UMass y el Consejo Municipal (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Rebecca Duke Wiesenberg, and Xenia Ariñez de la Vega October 11, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification El Consejo Municipal de Amherst y la administración de UMass hablaron al futuro de North Village en una reunión el lunes.
A Câmara Municipal de Amherst discute os planos da UMass para o North Village
Membros da comunidade discutem moradia com administradores da UMass e a Câmara Municipal (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Drew Sullivan, and Gabriella Lalli Martins October 11, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification A Câmara Municipal de Amherst teve uma reunião na tarde da segunda onde administradores da Universidade de Massachusetts discutiram os planos em relação ao...
Majlis Perbandaran Amherst mengadakan perbincangan mengenai perancangan UMass untuk North Village
Ahli komuniti berbincang mengenai hal perumahan bersama bahagian pentadbiran UMass dan Majlis Perbandaran (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Anis Kamarddin, and Alif Subardi October 11, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Majlis Perbandaran Amherst telah mengadakan satu mesyuarat pada Isnin lalu di mana pihak pentadbir University of Massachusetts telah membentangkan...
엠허스트 읍의회가 매사추세츠 주립대학교 의 North Village 에 관한 계획에 대해 대화를 나누었다
엠허스트 읍의회와의 회의에서 유매스 관계자들은 노스 빌리지에 관한 계획들을 공동체와 나누었다 (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Sarah Kim, and Eunyoung Shin October 11, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification 9월 27일, 유매스는 현재 대학원생들이 가족과 함께 거주하고 있는 노스 빌리지가 새로운 대학원 거주지로 교체될 것이라고 발표하는 진술서를 공개했다.
Le conseil municipal d’Amherst organise des discussions à propos des projets de UMass pour North Village
Des membres de la communauté discutent des logements avec les administrateurs de UMass et le conseil municipal (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Nour Assaf, and Florent Charrier October 9, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Le conseil municipal d’Amherst a tenu une réunion Lundi soir où les administrateurs de l’Université du Massachusetts ont abordé les projets...
安城市议会讨论麻州大学对于North Village的计划
Archives Translations 中文 社区成员与麻州大学行政人员还有安城市议会一起讨论居住的问题 (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Robert Canning, and Ying Hua October 9, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification 周一晚上，安城市议会举办了一个会议。会议中，麻州大学的行政人员讨论了North Village (北村)的计划。 9月27日，麻州大学发声明宣布North Village Housing Complex(北村住宅群)即将被新盖的研究生的住宅群代替。North Village是专门为研究生建立的家庭住宅群。 该住宅群是1971年盖的。在发给North...
Amherst Town Council holds discussion about UMass plans for North Village
Community members discuss housing with UMass administrators and Town Council (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) (Parker Peters/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor October 8, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The Amherst Town Council held a meeting on Monday evening where University of Massachusetts administrators address the plans for North Village. On Sept.
Mass Vintage opens in Downtown Amherst
Co-owners Daniel Williams and Maddison Dyment bring the community back to their childhood with vintage items and decor Cassandra McGrath By Leigh Appelstein and Cassandra McGrath October 3, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification On September 7th, Mass Vintage a resale clothing store, opened on 45 Boltwood Walk in downtown Amherst.
After Amazon Center closure, RSDs are busier than ever
RSD employees described ‘too many’ Amazon packages being delivered (Collegian file photo) By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor September 18, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The University of Massachusetts closed its Amazon Campus Center Pick Up Point on May 15, and as a result, Residential Service Desks on campus are busier than ever before.
Eight study locations on campus for whatever you’re looking for
Students recommend their favorite spots Collegian File Photo By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor September 12, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Looking to avoid a crowd or need silence to study? The second floor of the library is a great place to go when you are in need of doing some serious studying.
Living in Southwest: all the options and benefits of living in the ‘concrete jungle’
Southwest has five tall residential towers (Will Katcher/Daily Collegian) (Will Katcher/Daily Collegian) (Will Katcher/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor September 4, 2019 Filed under Archives, Campus News, Headlines, News, Scrolling Headlines Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The Southwest Residential Area is currently the largest on the campus of the University of Massachusetts, known for its five tall towers and Patriots...
Boston's Rock And Roll Past Celebrated By Photographer Julie Kramer
For the better part of 25 years D.J. Julie Kramer and Henry Santoro worked side by side at the now defunct Boston alternative rock station WFNX. The place was gritty and it was grungy before grunge, but that didn't stop countless musicians and bands from coming to that little station in Lynn to promote a show or drop off an album. The whole time, Julie Kramer had her camera with her, taking photos of all who came through the doors of WFNX.
Newman Center holds candlelit vigil to honor those killed in Sri Lanka
Those in attendance included Chancellor Subbaswamy Parker Peters/Collegian By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor April 26, 2019 Filed under Archives, Campus News, Headlines, News, Scrolling Headlines Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification University of Massachusetts Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy and eight others gathered in the Newman Center on Thursday evening to host a candlelight vigil honoring those killed and injured in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.
麻州大学举办年度世界地球日活动
By Cassandra McGrath, Translator: MJ Ma, and Editor: Mei Du April 23, 2019 Filed under Archives, Translations, 中文 麻州大学在Goodell草坪举办了年度世界地球日活动，有许多环保组织展示了他们自己的使命。 今年，世界地球日全球网络运动（Earth Day Network Campaigns）是“保护我们的物种”（Protect Our Species），该项目致力于提高人们对物种灭绝的认识、倡导绿色政策、建立一个“拥抱自然及其价值”的全球运动并激励个人遵守可持续饮食。 自然资源保护专业的二年级学生Skylar Roach说她“代表了林业俱乐部（Forestry Club）参与这次活动，同时宣传我们俱乐部的存在。” 林业俱乐部帮助人们了解林业的重要性并期望公众参与到保护自然资源当中。 其它参展组织有：共享单车（Valley Bike）、公民气候大厅（Citizens’ Climate Lobby）、麻州大学烧烤俱乐部（UMass Baking...
UMass地球の日フェスティバル
By Cassandra McGrath, Akane Okamoto, and Yurika Yamazaki April 22, 2019 Filed under Archives, Translations, 日本語 マサチューセッツ大学(UMass)はGoodell Lawnで毎年恒例の地球の日フェスティバルを行った。同イベントで、優しい環境の実現を目指す同大学の団体がそれぞれの目標を発表した。 地球の日ネットワークによると、「生態系の保護」が今年度のグローバルキャンペーンだという。絶滅危惧種に対する意識の向上や環境保護政策の必要性を訴えた。「自然とその価値を守る」ことを目標に、持続可能な食習慣を促進する。 自然資源保護学専攻2年生のスカイラー・ローチさんは林学クラブを代表して同イベントに参加したという。林学クラブは人々に林業の重要性を伝え、より多くの人々が自然資源保護に関わることを望み活動している。 他に参加した団体は、Valley Bike, Citizens Climate Lobby, UMass Bbaking Cclub and the Fernald...
UMass hosts annual Earth Day Festival
'We are highlighting what students can do to reduce food waste on campus’ Nina Walat/Collegian By Cassandra McGrath, Assistant News Editor April 22, 2019 Filed under Archives, Campus News, Headlines, News, Scrolling Headlines Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The University of Massachusetts hosted its annual Earth Day Festival on Goodell Lawn, where environmentally-friendly organizations represented their missions.
Panel discusses career benefits of study abroad
Study abroad tips also discussed Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff By Cassandra McGrath, Collegian Staff April 4, 2019 Filed under Archives, Campus News, News, Scrolling Headlines Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification A panel covering international education and career trajectory for study abroad students was held in the Commonwealth Honors College on Wednesday, where speakers discussed the...
Under the golden dome: Where lawmakers stand on public records law
NORTHAMPTON — Massachusetts is the only state in the country where the governor’s office, the judiciary and Legislature all claim broad exemptions to public records law. For state agencies that are subject to the law, there are a large number of exemptions that allow for the withholding of information that in other states is available to the public.
Guest column Michael Thurston: Is there such a thing as political correctness?
It was heartening to read in the March 5 Gazette of the debate the Smith College Republicans hosted on the resolution that “political correctness” stifles debate and inhibits education. But the resolution assumes definitions and shared understandings that in fact need to be demonstrated before arguments about the power of political correctness can most effectively be addressed. For example: What is political correctness?
Speakers in Northampton decry US meddling in Venezuela
NORTHAMPTON — U.S. interventions in other countries’ affairs have been numerous over the years, and those gathered at the Northampton Friends Meeting on Tuesday night had no trouble naming many of them. “From Vietnam to the Dominican Republic, to Grenada, to El Salvador, Guatemala,” local activist Marty Nathan began as others began to chime in: “Chile,” “Nicaragua,” “Honduras,” “Somalia,” “Iraq” and so on.
Lillard has 33, Blazers hand Celtics 4th straight loss
Published: 2/28/2019 12:47:55 AM BOSTON — The Portland Trail Blazers have come to the other side of the country and beat up some of the Eastern Conference’s best teams. Of course, at the moment, it’s not clear where in that hierarchy the Boston Celtics belong. The Trail Blazers beat Boston 97-92 on Wednesday night for the Celtics’ fourth straight loss.
Student Legal Services and UMPD host ‘know your rights event’
The SLSO handles about 700 cases a year (Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian) (Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian) (Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian) By Cassandra McGrath, Collegian Staff February 27, 2019 Filed under Archives, Campus News, Headlines, News, Scrolling Headlines Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Frederic Bartmon of the Student Legal Services Office and Lt. Thomas O’Donnell of the University of Massachusetts Police Department held a presentation...
Daily Hampshire Gazette Editor-in-Chief talks about feminist Helen Gurley Brown
Brooke Hauser spoke about her book during ‘Author Talks’ Will Katcher/Collegian By Cassandra McGrath, Collegian Staff February 9, 2019 Filed under Archives, Campus News, Headlines, News, Scrolling Headlines Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The University of Massachusetts Libraries hosted Brooke Hauser for its “Author Talks” series on Thursday in W.E.B. Du Bois library. Brooke Hauser is the current Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Short game in the stacks: Jones Library transforms into mini-golf course
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Jones Library patrons teed off for the first-ever Friends of the Jones Libraries Mini Golf Classic on Saturday. Over the course of the day, 350 players helped raise $11,000 for the library. The concept? Turn the library into a mini-golf course for a day, with help from a company known as Library Mini Golf, which was founded by Connecticut-based entrepreneur Rick Bolton and has produced more than 400 library golf events in 25 different states.
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Amherst, UMass police give Ecuadorians ‘more options for the toolbox’ in week-long training
AMHERST — For local police departments, extensive training and professional development aim to ensure that officers resolve incidents in a safe manner. Those who work in law enforcement in Ecuador, though, often lack modern policing techniques and knowledge of best practices.
Book Bag: ‘Good Riddance’ by Elinor Lipman; ‘The Joke’s on Me’ by Chris O’Carroll
GOOD RIDDANCE By Elinor Lipman Houghton Mifflin Harcourt elinorlipman.com A high-school yearbook as the basis of a novel? Trust Elinor Lipman, she of the droll wit and snappy dialogue, to find a way to make it work. Lipman, the former Northampton writer who now lives in New York City, builds her new book, “Good Riddance,” around Daphne Maritch, a thirty-something woman living in Manhattan and mourning the recent loss of her mother, June.
Spotlight: Springfield Symphony Orchestra celebrates women composers; Ladysmith Black Mambazo comes to Northampton
Published: 1/31/2019 3:56:36 PM Springfield Symphony features the work of American women composers — and more As it celebrates its 75th anniversary season, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is also taking time to honor the music of significant American women composers, as well as a work inspired by a key female figure from fiction. On Saturday, Feb. 2, the orchestra will perform pieces by U.S. composers Amy Beach, Joan Tower and Jennifer Higdon.
Panel on revolutionary intersectional feminism held at UMass
Several socialist organizations on campus collaborated in the event (Collegian File Photo) By Cassandra McGrath, Collegian Staff January 24, 2019 Filed under Archives, Campus News, Headlines, News, Scrolling Headlines Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Alla Estuary, member of the International Socialist Organization, sponsored the revolutionary intersectional feminism panel on Wednesday night, which brought together different socialist organizations for...
Panel discusses steps women should take studying abroad
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close The International Programs Office held a panel titled “Contemporary Women Travelers and Safety Abroad,” which discussed the extra precautions and preparation that women should take when studying in other countries. Along with the panel was a discussion hosted by senior anthropology major Laura Barkowski, who studied abroad in Botswana in southern Africa.
Is tanning really worth it?
I sat shivering in my house this spring break, scrolling through photos of my friends smiling on beaches and drinking out of coconuts. When we return to campus, it is clear who went south simply by their tans, perfectly crafted during their trip. As summer approaches, more and more people talk about how excited they are to sit out in the sun and roast their bodies until they are close to sun poisoning. Everyone has heard their elders warn them about the risks of laying out in the sun.
LAUSD teacher issues final exam, despite school closures
A terror threat that closed down over 900 schools across Los Angeles Unified School District, Tuesday didn't stop one high school teacher from moving ahead with her planned class. Cassandra McGrath, an English and drama teacher at Theodore Roosevelt High in Boyle Heights, asked students to complete a writing test as part of a final exam, even though the school was closed. The reason? She didn't want terrorism to claim any part of her students' education.
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