New regulations adopted by Amherst Town Meeting members last May have increased the fines imposed upon those who violate the town’s bylaws for excessive noise, unlicensed kegs, and carrying open containers in public areas.
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Amherst Town Meeting members vote to increase fines for bylaw violations
Tags: alcohol, kegs, parties, Town bylaws
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Cross-state march for higher ed to stop at UMass
The Public Higher Education Network of Massachusetts (PHENOM) has planned to make a stop at the University of Massachusetts during their six-day, 100-mile march across the state to a planned rally at the State House in Boston.
Tags: PHENOM, public higher education, State House
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Minutemen host Saints in final non-conference game
Siena marchs into Rudd Field Saturday, as UMass hosts the MAAC team before opening their A-10 slate against the Musketeers on Oct. 8. The Minutemen look to rebound after a tough stretch of games.
Tags: Emery Welshman, Falko Friedrichs, Men's Soccer, Sam Koch, Siena
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Defense, midfield, Arikian look to improve in A-10 competition
With the Minutemen facing their final non-conference opponent of the regular season, UMass coach Sam Koch wants a few things to improve before conference play commences.
Tags: Ben Arikian, central florida, Dartmouth, Men's Soccer, Sam Koch Bryant Craft
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How to suit up for a successful job interview
Have an interview for the job of your dreams? While it may not seem like a big deal to you now, what you wear will leave an impression one way or another, and it just may be the difference between you getting the job or someone else.
Tags: Fashion, interviews, job search, suits
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Mirman ‘Thrives’ to bring laughter to Turners Falls
Hampshire College alumnus Eugene Mirman is performing in Turners Falls, Mass. Saturday night to raise money for The Thrive Project. Comedian Michale Showalter, known mainly for his role in “Wet Hot American Summer” will also perform at the event.
Tags: A.D. Miles, Comedy, Eugene Mirman, Leo Allen, Mantague Elks Lodge, Michael Showalter
Posted in Comedy, ExtraMisc, Lifestyle | 1 Comment »
Hipsters are so individualistic they may not exist
Hipsters may have various forms of identification; beards, glasses, tight jeans and despise for the mainstream but Collegian columnist Dave Coffey believes that hipsters are too prevalent and cannot simply be defined by one look.
Tags: clubs, Fashion, Hipsters, indie, mainstream, plaid
Posted in Columns, ExtraMisc, Point-Counterpoint | 3 Comments »
Take away the PBR, American Apparel and scarf – who are these people?
Collegian columnist Eli Gottlieb believes that hipsters should start living for their individual beliefs and values rather than the socially acceptable values and irony that defines today’s hipster.
Tags: glasses, Hipsters, scarves, tight jeans, v-neck sweater
Posted in Columns, ExtraMisc, Point-Counterpoint | 3 Comments »
The collective of individuals as ‘we’ is a fallacy in society.
Collegian columnist Harrison Searles thinks that society is a collective of individuals but questions the implications of categorizing society as “We.”
Tags: logical fallacies, society, We
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