The critically-acclaimed documentary “The Two Escobars” was shown Thursday in the Cape Cod Lounge at the University of Massachusetts, with director and producer Jeff Zimbalist participating in a question-and-answer session after the film.
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Oil from BP spill lingers off Gulf Coast
University of Massachusetts research has revealed that oil from the BP spill is still affecting life along and in the Gulf of Mexico, and according to one UMass professor, there is still work to be done.
Tags: BP oil spill, Curtice Griffin, Debbie Payton, Frank Csulak
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Research underway to determine DADT effects
According to two UMass faculty members, research to determine the impact of homosexuals serving in the military is showing success, but will take a while for the results to catch on.
Tags: Don't Ask Don't Tell, James Amos, Lee Badgett
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Short film nominees to be screened locally at Pleasant Street Theater
Pleasant Street Theater will show the five Oscar-nominated animated short films this week, including “The Lost Thing,” which won the award.
Tags: Day and Night, Let's Pollute, Madagascar, Pleasant Street Theater, The Gruffalo, The Lost Thing, URS
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“Just Go with It” better than most in its genre
Adam Sandler’s fourth romantic comedy isn’t perfect but has its funny and entertaining moments.
Tags: Adam Sandler, Dennis Durgan, jennifer aniston, Just Go With It
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Oscar nominees for live action shorts stand tall
The Oscar-nominated category of Live Action Shorts – viewable at Pleasant Street Theater – offer an excellent blend of emotional stories and fantastic performances.
Tags: God of Love, Live action short films, Na Wewe, Pleasant Street Theater, The Confession, The Crush, Wish 143
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Scalpers’ glow gone
Ticket scalpers got burned by their hot goods after a dose of Mullins Center market regulation.
Tags: DAYGLOW, Mullins Center, ticket sales
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More than a name on a door
With Byron Bullock leaving the Center for Student Development, the administration will be hard-pressed to find a suitable replacement.
Tags: Byron Bullock, Center for Student Development, SGA
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Identity theft is no vacation
Don’t let spring break scams ruin your fun in the sun. Collegian columnist Kimberly Wilson provides some tips to avoid being fooled.
Tags: Better Business Bureau, identify theft, online scams, Spring Break
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Minutemen fall big to Explorers on road
After back-to-back wins, UMass fell to La Salle, as Anthony Gurley was held to a season-low four points.
Tags: Anthony Gurley, Derek Kellogg, La Salle, UMass Men's Basketball
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