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New director has music department playing high notes
New director James Patrick Miller is looking to boost the prestige and recognition of the UMass wind ensemble.
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East Pleasant St. crash results in OUI arrest
The Amherst Police Department announced Wednesday that an early morning crash at the intersection of Grantwood Dr. and East Pleasant St. had resulted in the second OUI arrest for a 26-year-old Holyoke woman, among other charges.
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Take a stand against consumerism with a handmade holiday
The holidays are often seen as a crafter’s greatest challenge: they take on the task of making gifts for all of their loved ones by hand.
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MFA students’ “Shameless Self-Promotion” on view at the University Gallery
“Shameless Self Promotion” is currently on view at the University Gallery in the Fine Arts Center. It consists of artworks of Polaroid dimensions by UMass MFA students in response to Andy Warhol’s exhibit “The Minox and The Big Shot: Andy Warhol’s Photography.” The exhibit is described as an opportunity for MFA students to engage in artistic dialogue with Warhol’s art.
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No holiday cheer, but “Everybody’s Fine” here
Kirk Jones and company definitely did something right when they made this season’s newest family film, “Everybody’s Fine.” The director, known for “Nanny McPhee,” adapted his new film from 1990’s Italian flick “Stanno Tutti Bene” by Giuseppe Tornatore. The biggest difference, disregarding the obvious language disparity, is the all-star cast Jones has put together.
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UMass falls to Catamounts at home
After winning the Brown Classic, the Minutewomen snapped a two-game winning streak against the UVM Wednesday night, dropping its fifth game of the year. Jasmine Watson scored 14 points and added nine rebounds in the loss.
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Bench providing opportunities for new Minutewomen
Despite losing to the Catamounts last night, UMass got production from its bench, with 22 of its 38 points coming from players like Jasmine Watson, Megan Zullo and Dee Montgomery.
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Time for education reform
Guest columnist Dave Madsen discusses the pitfalls of today’s education system and how there is no room to move in the rigid class structure at today’s school.
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An open letter to Tiger Woods
Nick Milano writes to the Greatest Golfer Ever, telling him that, with the recent fiasco over his personal life, he has forever lost his pristine public image.
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