Five Colleges receive $2.5 million for indigenous studies programs

Five Colleges receive $2.5 million for indigenous studies programs

“For years, studies of indigenous issues and Native America have been conducted and taught in the Five Colleges without proper support,” wrote University of Massachusetts Professor of Communication Donal Carbaugh. “Too many times, courses in this area could not be taught, personnel and related programs could not be funded.”

South Hadley reckons with anniversary of Phoebe Prince’s death

South Hadley reckons with anniversary of Phoebe Prince’s death

It was a cold winter day on January 15, 2010 when around 200 South Hadley High School students gathered on the school’s softball field. Some held back tears, others held candles. They came together, bundled in winter coats, as a community in the face of a sudden tragedy.

Senate reconvenes amidst staffing changes, elects new officers

The SGA Senate held their first meeting of the spring 2020 semester on Jan. 28. Items on the agenda included a review of Senate guidelines, a spring 2020 events preview and a vote on the new chair of halls and senate vice president positions.

Film Studies and Theatre Arts prepare for 2020 merger

Room 222 of the Art Building has a nearly panoramic view of campus. It overlooks the greenhouse, the Willits- Hallowell Conference Center and Lower Lake. But, when its window curtains are closed, students can manipulate the space’s lighting and sound.