Editor-in-Chief Nick Bush weighs in one more final time and reflects on his last four years in college.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 | last update: 12:08 am
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Local organic bakery on the rise in Amherst
Local organic bakery Wheatberry Cafe in Amherst offers customers healthy, and home-milled options.
Tags: Organic Bakery, Wheatberry Cafe
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Trading four-leaf clovers for iPhones
Seeing the younger generation already dependent on technology has left Nick Bush to wonder about the effects it has on development.
Tags: children development, technology
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Robert Caret ready to take helm as UMass system president
Robert Caret will take over as UMass system president for Jack Wilson this June. He comes to the Bay State from Towson University with a unique record of problem-solving.
Tags: Jack Wilson, Robert Caret, Towson University, UMass system
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On the way out: Campus Center vendors vent as UMass changes policy
After more than three decades of vendors selling their goods – including jewelry, hats, clothing and countless other handcrafted items – the practice of open-table vending in the Campus Center is coming to a close at the end of the semester.
Tags: Campus Center, Tickets Unlimited, Vendors
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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
Posted in Archives, ExtraMisc | 2 Comments »
This Week in Pictures
This week’s pictures include concerts, Mike’s Maze, Open Mic at Greeno Sub Shop, International Students, Sigur Ros screening and the “Where There’s Smoke” exhibit.
Tags: Greeno Sub Shop, Heima, Ingrid Michaelson, When There's Smoke Art Gallery, Xiu Xiu
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Commencement on the horizon for Class of 2010
The 2010 Commencement will take place next weekend with the undergraduate ceremony being held Saturday, May 15, at McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Tags: Commencement
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Former UMass president Knapp dies at 82
Former University of Massachusetts president Dr. David C. Knapp died on Tuesday at the age of 82. Knapp forged the direction of the University for more than 12 years, serving as president from 1978 to 1990 – a critical time of growth for the UMass system.
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CampusLIVE launches new personalized video chat service
VideoChat, which launches today on CampusLIVE.com, seeks to connect college students from campuses across the country via a live, online video chat platform.
Posted in Archives, Science & Technology | 12 Comments »
