Phil Elverum performs at the Academy of Music
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
A pioneer of experimental folk and indie rock, Elverum’s music means a lot to many people.
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Amherst to join Mayors for Peace
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
“The goal of this organization is to foster awareness of the very real threat of nuclear war, a threat that's as real today as it was in 1984 and 2018,” Councilor George Ryan said.
Students need explicit support
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
“It should be university policy to teach all students about these facilities, whether it be in classes or other means,” writes Liimatta.
Communities are a pillar of academic success
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
“Having a strong support system at a university that pushes you to do your best academically is key for success,” writes Amarasekara.
Field Hockey Notebook: Miami (OH) continues shutout streak and App State secures overtime win
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
Breaking down two crucial field hockey conference matchups as the MAC tournament approaches.
Sean Strickland’s Pay Dispute Raises Bigger Questions About UFC Fighter Compensation
Amherst Wire
The UFC has transformed mixed martial arts into a global sports business, building its brand around championship fights, outspoken personalities and some of the best athletes in combat sports. Its events attract massive audiences, and its biggest stars have become recognizable figures well beyond the MMA community. But the growth of the sport has brought...
Zoe Kazan’s ‘East of Eden’ is an awe-inspiring, emotional rollercoaster
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
Whether one applauds or disapproves of the discrepancies between the book and show, the essential takeaway is that one maintains the right to choose.
SALT hustled for a successful first DIY show of the semester
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
SALT’s free concert united students through the DIY music scene.
You should listen to country music
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
“Whether the writing is surrounded by the fiddle and banjo of bluegrass or the lead guitar and pedal steel of alt-country, there is a corner of country music for everyone,” Walz writes.
The rise of ‘nice guy’ horror
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
‘Nice guy’ horror brings light to real-world problems.
Women’s Soccer Notebook: Teams battle for higher rankings in MAC standings with postseason around the corner
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
As conference finals are right around the corner, MAC teams battle for higher rankings in the standings.
UMass Field Hockey’s 11 Goals Tie for Second-Most in Program History
Amherst Wire
The No. 4 UMass field hockey team scored twice in the opening three minutes and never looked back, cruising to an 11-0 victory over Bellarmine on Sunday. The win improved the Minutewomen’s record to 15-1 overall and 7-0 in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play. Seven different Minutewomen found the back of the cage, led by a...
UMass Women’s Soccer Edges Miami (OH) Behind Amelia Bloom’s First Collegiate Brace
Amherst Wire
The UMass women’s soccer team defeated Miami (OH), 3-2, on Saturday afternoon at Rudd Field. Junior forward Amelia Bloom recorded the first brace of her collegiate career, scoring in both the 54th and 87th minute to help secure the victory. The win extended UMass’ unbeaten streak to eight games to open conference play, marking the...
UMass Men’s Soccer Posts 1-0 Win Over St. Thomas
Amherst Wire
The Massachusetts men’s soccer team earned a 1-0 win over St. Thomas at home, holding off a second-half push from the Tommies to secure the shutout victory. Garrison Murphy scored the game’s only goal in the 26th minute, finishing a play that started with a throw-in from Rian Mulherin. Jordan Blunschi headed the ball toward...
UMass Football Drops Flagship Cup Heartbreaker Against Buffalo
Amherst Wire
Through its first two iterations, the Flagship Cup has quickly become a source of darkness and despair for UMass football. The Minutemen’s loss against Buffalo last year came after a bout of early celebration, which Joe Harasymiak called “one of the most stupid things I’ve ever seen in my life.” In Saturday’s edition, UMass couldn’t...
UMass Field Hockey Dominates Ball State in 7-1 Road Victory
Amherst Wire
The No. 4 UMass women’s field hockey team delivered a dominant offensive performance Friday afternoon, defeating Ball State 7-1 at the Briner Sports Complex. The Minutewomen showcased their offensive depth and finished strong to secure the road victory. UMass opened the scoring late in the first quarter when Neva Eisenga found the back of the...
Leah Nisenfeld, UMass Women’s Soccer Fight to Remain Unbeaten in Conference Play
Amherst Wire
The UMass women’s soccer team played to a 0-0 draw against Buffalo on Thursday at Broadview Stadium in Buffalo, New York. The result marked the Minutewomen’s fourth consecutive draw, extending their unbeaten start in Mid-American Conference play to seven games. UMass entered the matchup with a 9-1-3 overall record in hopes of continuing its strong...
Yik Yak, Yakarama, and UMass
Amherst Wire
As a freshman, I am here to earn a degree, eat in the overpacked dining commons and have a bit of fun. Early in the semester my downtime seems never ending, and each day I find myself island-hopping between social media platforms; YouTube to Instagram, Reddit to Letterboxd, until my phone battery is low, I’m...
UMass Women’s Soccer Battles Back to Earn 1-1 Draw Against Akron
Amherst Wire
The UMass women’s soccer team extended its unbeaten streak in Mid-American Conference play on Sunday afternoon at Rudd Field by overcoming a first-half deficit to earn a 1-1 tie against Akron. Reilly Tassinari equalized the score in the 64th minute as the Minutewomen rallied in the second half after falling behind late in the first....
UMass Athletics Family Weekend Saturday Roundup
Amherst Wire
Football, vs. Miami (OH) It came down to the final play and the final second for UMass football in a 20-19 loss to Miami (OH). Without Pop Watson III, who was ruled out with an ankle injury, true freshman Aeden McCarthy started the game; however, Logan Inagawa drove the Minutemen down the field after McCarthy...
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