With it becoming a member of the Colonial Athletic Conference this season, UMass will begin its conference schedule Saturday when it hosts Hofstra in its first ever CAA game. The game will feature two top 20 teams and the fifth and sixth best offenses in the nation.
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Carrie Underwood to “Play On” Saturday
American Idol star, Carrie Underwood will make her second-ever appearance at the University of Massachusetts this Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. as part of her “Play On” tour, named after her latest CD release.
Tags: carrie underwood, concerts
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Light, fresh and healthy spring meals hit the spot
Dieting in springtime can be very easy because of all the fruits and vegetables that are in season. Spring and summer are the best seasons for light salads. The “spring salad” is simple to make, and it’s easy to come up with your own variations to make your taste buds sing with delight.
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MGMT’s latest deserving of “Congratualtions”
After the striking success of their first album, MGMT has grappled with questions about what it means to be rock stars in the 21st century, where bands get chewed up and spit out like breath mints. With their latest album release, MGMT may have found the blueprint for success, and it comes as a relief for everyone who had their fingers crossed for them not to eat the dirt like so many other one album wonders.
Tags: Album reviews
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Willie Nile set to play the Iron Horse Saturday
Willie Nile has earned a reputation from critics and fans alike as one of the most talented and respected rock n’ roll songwriters of the last thirty years. Hailing from Buffalo, N.Y., Nile has been wowing crowds with his sublime songwriting abilities and charismatic stage presence since he taught himself his first rock n’ roll song as a teenager.
Tags: Iron Horse
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Facts over fiction
Columnist Michael Fox believes that public universities need to make sure that people understand how our government works, and by doing this, it will result in more fact oriented beliefs.
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Health care hoax
Columnist Alex Perry explains why the recent health care bill is just a step towards a health care system run by the government.
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Rebel with an unclear cause
Columnist Ben Sullivan feels that political groups these days are completely useless. He also fears what will become of our country when this generation starts to lead it.
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With strong offense, defense still key for Mintuemen
Despite leading the CAA in goals per game, Greg Cannella knows defense is still important for No. 18 UMass, especially as they host their first CAA game of the year. Facing a strong No. 6 Hofstra offense will be a test for the Minutemen’s defense.
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Plourde dominates in the circle, leads nation in strikeouts
Sara Plourde showed she could be a strong pitcher last year as a freshman, but in her sophomore season she has exceeded even those expectations. The sophomore currently is 14-3 on the year and leads the country with 236 strikeouts.
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