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UMass Amherst experiences acts of hate on campus

UMass Amherst experiences acts of hate on campus

BY EMMA RUBIN ’20

On Nov. 13, in the John Quincy Adams Residence Hall at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMass), a student’s door was defaced with homophobic and transphobic slurs as well as a swastika. The University of Massachusetts, Amherst Police Department (UMPD) investigated the event and the school sent out an email denouncing the act.

Representatives speak on Progressive Politics in the Age of Trump at UMass Amherst

BY ANNA SHORTRIDGE '19 

On the evening of March 26, Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., and DNC Deputy Chair Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., held a forum in Bowker Auditorium at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

UMass officials, Amherst police: Shrubbery as crowd deterrent

BY ALLYSON HUNTOON '19

On Saint Patrick’s Day, the evening of the Super Bowl or even just a sunny Saturday afternoon in the spring semester, University of Massachusetts, Amherst students can often be found celebrating outdoors.

Harambe jokes spark dialogue on UMass Amherst campus

Harambe jokes spark dialogue on UMass Amherst campus

BY ABBY BAKER '19

The University of Massachusetts Amherst received a deluge of criticism on Tuesday for banning Harambe jokes, apparently due to concerns that the jokes would be interpreted as “micro-aggressions” towards African-American students. Several blogs and websites accused the university of displaying the censorship and over-political correctness that, many have argued, plagues colleges and universities nationwide. 

UMass increases financial aid by $20 million

BY ABBY BAKER '19

Marty Meehan, President of the University of Massachusetts, announced on April 6 that financial aid distributed amongst qualified UMass students had increased by nearly $20 million during the 2015-2016 academic year. During this time, financial aid spending increased from $236 million to $255 million, which is the most the university has ever spent on financial aid in one year. This comes as a result of increased state funding for financial aid purposes.