Governor Deval Patrick and Congressman John Olver make their last strides towards re-election day in Holyoke on Saturday. Together, they visited the Construction Labor Local 596 and San Juan Bakery. Photography by Lindsey Davis.
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Olver faces off against challengers Gunn and Engel in First District race
As voters go to the polls this week those who are casting their ballots in Amherst will find two new names in the First Congressional District race, as Republican candidate Bill Gunn and Independent Michael Engel campaign to unseat well-established Democratic incumbent John Olver.
Tags: District 1, John Olver
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Minutemen come back, down Dukes 21-14
Quarterback Kyle Havens threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns while Jonathan Hernandez ran for 137 yards on 28 touches, as the Minutemen avoided their third-straight loss on Saturday against James Madison. The Maine Black Bears head to Amherst this Saturday.
Tags: James madison football, Jonathan Hernandez, Kevin Morris, Kyle Havens, UMass Football
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Political polls revolutionized by increased cell phone use
Political Pollsters are having a difficult time receiving responses from residents due to diminishing landline phone use and increasing cell phone use. Brian F. Schaffner of the Political Science Department and Stephen Ansolabehere of Harvard found in a recent study that “one in five households rely solely on cell phones.”
Tags: brian schaffner, cell phones, political polls
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Attorney Bill Hudak challenging seven-term incumbent John Tierney in contentious campaign race
In what has been a controversial campaign in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional district, incumbent John Tierney is favored to win what would be his eighth term in Congress. Challenging him is Bill Hudak, a Boxford attorney.
Tags: district 6, John Tierney, Peter Torkildsen
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Minutemen fall to Friars Saturday, skate to draw Friday at home
After tying the Friars Friday night at home, the Minutemen fell to PC, 3-2, on Saturday, as costly miscues prevented UMass from getting its first victory of the 2010 season.
Tags: paul dainton, Providence Hockey, UMass Hockey
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The other, “Other M”
Metroid: Other M takes a big step away from the roots of the franchise through significant changes in the game’s structure and gameplay. However, while the game may play and flow differently from other installments, “Other M” still brings a lot of the things fans are looking for.
Tags: Metroid Fusion, Other M, Video Games
Posted in Arts & Living, Video Games | 3 Comments »
Students chomping their way to success?
Can chewing gum improve your grades? Collegian Columnist and master masticator Leah Mandly chews on the facts.
Tags: amino acids, chewing gum, education, The Wrigley Institute
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Tea Party time-machine!
Collegian Columnist Yaroslav Mikhaylov reminds us all just how regressive this years Republican lineup is.
Tags: Tea Party
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Smells like American spirit
We all know how dirty elections have become, but have you ever considered the smell? Collegian columnist Alison Bowler considers the impact flashy campaigns are having on voter confidence and awareness.
Tags: California, campaign ads, Congress, loretta sanchez, van tran
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