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Dating shows past their expiration “date”

Collegian Staffer Shayna Murphy gives her take on the dating shows on VH1.

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UPDATE | Nine possible swine flu cases hit Amherst College, one probable case at Smith

Two probable cases of swine flu at Amherst College were identified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), and as of Sunday evening, an additional seven Amherst students and one Smith College student have tested positive for Type A influenza, or the common flu. The 10 students are exhibiting mild flu-like symptoms which may be H1N1, commonly known as swine flu.

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Seven-run fourth lifts UMass over UConn

After UConn lifted its starting pitcher after two innings, the Massachusetts softball team exploded for seven runs in the fourth inning in a 9-0 win over the Huskies.

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Minutemen travel to Charlotte for A-10 Championships

The Massachusetts track and field teams will travel to Charlotte and attempt to repeat their solid performances at last year’s Atlantic 10 Championships, as well as redeem themselves after a disappointing showing during the indoor season.

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UMass hosts Bonnies in weekend three-game set

After a recent five-game winning streak was snapped, the Massachusetts baseball team looks to start a new one this weekend in a home series against conference opponent St. Bonaventure.

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Metro League Championships up next for UMass

After another Atlantic 10 Championship victory, the Massachusetts rowing team will travel to Camden, N.J., this weekend for the Metro League Championships.

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Perhaps an end, but also a new beginning

Collegian Staffer Ben Williams shares his thoughts on the media revolution and the state of the economy.

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UM celebrates Israeli Independence Day

Hundreds of students gathered on the campus lawn to celebrate the 61 year anniversary of Israel’s independence.

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2009 Distinguished Teaching Awards announced

Four faculty members and two graduate students have received the Distinguished Teaching Award this year at the University of Massachusetts.

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Off-label pill popping

Eli Gottlieb is prescribed Focalin and knows the side effects of the drug like its sleep-depriving and appetite-diminishing effects. Apparently, many other students know these effects too well ‘- the only difference is they are subjecting themselves to the effects without a prescription for anything besides cramming information into their heads post-party.

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