“The Amherst Vigil for Peace and Justice in a Nuclear Free World” has been going on in downtown Amherst since the late 70s, and still draws dozens of people on a weekly basis.
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Independently serving the UMass community since 1890
Weekly Peace Vigil draws in locals during cold winter months
Tags: amherst, ban of nuclear weapons, pat church, peace, The amherst vigil for peace and justice in a nuclear free world
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Podcast: A Collegian Christmas
Collegian staffers Steffi Porter, Stephen Margelony-Lejoie and Emily Brightman discuss their opinions of Christmas.
Tags: Catholic, christmas, commercialism, holidays, pagan, presents, scrooge
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“Silver Linings Playbook” breaks the mold
Collegian Columnist Steffi Porter says “Silver Linings Playbook” is a better romantic comedy than expected
Tags: Comedy, Film, review, Silver Linings Playbook
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UMass Theatre Guild presents “Farragut North”
Members of the UMass Theatre Guild crew highlight “Farragut North.” The play is in production through Saturday, Nov. 3.
Tags: Farragut North, UMass Theatre Guild
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Calling all crows: State Radio to perform at Calvin on Saturday
Alternative-rock band State Radio set to bring signature sound to Northampton.
Tags: huckleberry binge, Northamton, state radio, Tequila Mockingbird
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Leaves begin to change
Ranked 14th out of 25, Amherst is on Yankee Magazine’s list for top foliage towns in New England.
Tags: amherst, fall, leaves, new england, Yankee Magazine
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IPO unveils Buddies Program
The Buddies Program is aimed to help exchange students settle into campus easier
Tags: Buddies Program, exchange students, international, IPO
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UMass DC’s get creative with peanut butter
The dining commons on campus now have regular daily foods that involve the use of peanut butter.
Tags: Ken Toong, meals, peanut butter, worcester dining common
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Student Farm Enterprise Farmers’ Market open through Nov. 18
Tables full of fresh, organic vegetables, fruits and herbs can be found in the University of Massachusetts Campus Center every Friday thanks to the Student Farm Enterprise Farmers’ Market.
Tags: Campus Center, Farmers' Market, Nell Finnigan, Student Farm Enterprise
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UMass Parkour shows off high-flying stunts
Between 100 and 150 people from all over New England turned out for Parkour Day, according to UMass senior and Parkour Club president Travis Swain, who described parkour as “a movement discipline” and “a non-violent martial art.”
Tags: Parkour Day, UMass Parkour Club
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