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Vice Chancellor position down to final four candidates

The vice chancellor of student affairs and campus life position is down to four finalists: Jean Kim, Kevin E. Charles, Margaret A. Jablonski and Michael R. Laliberte.

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Cirque Dreams Illumination: a performance of urban fantasy

A visually stunning hybrid between a Broadway musical and a traditional circus show, Cirque Dreams Illumination came to the University of Massachusetts’ Mullins Center stage for a two-hour performance on Sunday night, leaving audience members both laughing and gasping in wonder.

Cirque Dreams Illumination: a performance of urban fantasy Cirque Dreams Illumination: a performance of urban fantasy

Heavy fire in Presidential Apartments leaves tenants displaced

A heavy fire broke out at the Presidential Apartments in Amherst Saturday night causing severe damage, tenants from four apartment units have been displaced since.

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UMass preparing for conference championships

Both the mens’ and womens’ teams will head to Buffalo for the A-10 championships in hopes of bringing the title back to Amherst.

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Minutewomen drop season opener to No. 1 Wildcats

With seven goals in the first 16 minutes of play by the five-time defending national champions, UMass was in a constant catch-up role against Northwestern on Saturday. The Minutewomen put some pressure on later in the game, but the deficit was too much as they fell 18-6.

Minutewomen drop season opener to No. 1 Wildcats Minutewomen drop season opener to No. 1 Wildcats

Track and Field

UMass impressive in Giegengack Invitational

UMass impressive in Giegengack Invitational

By: Michael Wood | February 08, 2010

Behind strong performances by Daniel Wu in the long jump and Josh Boone, Joseph Doyle, Scott VanderMolen and Jonathan Pierce in the distance medley relay, the Minutemen put forth a solid effort in the fourth competition of the year.

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Campus News

UMass celebrates 20 percent expansion of library’s Learning Commons

UMass celebrates 20 percent expansion of library’s Learning Commons

By: Matt Rocheleau | February 08, 2010

As part of an ongoing, five-year, $8.5 million renovation project, the University of Massachusetts celebrated a 20 percent expansion of the Learning Commons in the campus’ main library yesterday.

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Columns, Editorial & Opinion

Concrete but charming campus

By: Andrew Sheridan | February 08, 2010

Andrew Sheridan believes that the UMass campus is beautiful, and while the concrete buildings make some people doubt that, the charm of our school lies elsewhere.

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Arts & Living, Comedy, Television

Who needs football with advertisements this dull?

Who needs football with advertisements this dull?

By: Garth Brody | February 08, 2010

The Super Bowl has come and gone, but we can still remember our favorite commericials.

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Columns, Editorial & Opinion

Go back to the chalkboard

By: Bobby Hitt | February 08, 2010

Bobby Hitt doesn’t believe that we should all jump aboard the technology train to teach, but instead, remember that the best way to teach is with the chalkboard.

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News

Vice chancellor candidate Michael R. Laliberte makes his case

Vice chancellor candidate Michael R. Laliberte makes his case

By: Nick Bush | February 08, 2010

Michael R. Laliberte of Boise State University made the case for becoming the University of Massachusetts’ next vice chancellor of student affairs in two open sessions with students and faculty yesterday.

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Arts & Living, Music

Jazz evolves through to a new Flava

Jazz evolves through to a new Flava

By: Manish Garg | February 08, 2010

During Sunday night’s performance at the Sierra Grille in Northampton, FlavaEvolution displayed exactly what it is capable of.

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Hockey

Black Bears grab two crucial wins, Hockey East turns to fans for votes

Black Bears grab two crucial wins, Hockey East turns to fans for votes

By: David Brinch | February 08, 2010

Brian Flynn scored two goals in a 6-3 victory over UNH, while fans of Hockey East can now vote interactively for the All-Decade team. UMass-Lowell had a big third period to beat Merrmiack 3-1.

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Columns, Editorial & Opinion

Time to rock the sexism and racism boat

By: Dave Coffey | February 08, 2010

Dave Coffey believes that in our modern society, some people still hold to outdated beliefs, and no one says a thing about it.

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News

Study finds plagiarism can be reduced through education

By: Elizabeth Murphy | February 08, 2010

It’s not new knowledge that plagiarism is a growing problem in academia, but a study released last week may prove that plagiarism can be reduced through education, rather than through fear of repercussions.

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