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UMPD officers file suit against department over audio surveillance

The lawsuit was prompted after the discovery of audio surveillance equipment that was recording on-duty officers from a number of the police station’s ceilings at all hours.

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Accident victim in good condition

The University of Massachusetts student who was hit by a vehicle early Saturday morning is reportedly in good condition.

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Synthetic Marijuana removed from Northampton head shops

Due to recent discoveries by medial officials that consumption
of synthetic marijuana is dangerous, the Northampton Police Department have recommended withdrawl of the substance from local head shops.

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Students protest proposed Keystone Pipeline

Student activists stood up at Earthfoods Café last week to urge students to call Sentator Scott Brown and protest the proposed Keystone Pipeline.

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Permaculture Committee dubbed ‘Pioneers’

The UMass Permaculture Committee recently won an award for their work on the permaculture garden located in front of Franklin Dining Common.

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Senator Stan Rosenberg recovers from surgery at home in Amherst

After undergoing surgery related to skin cancer treatment, State Sen. Stan Rosenberg is recovering and working at home. Rosenberg still intends to run for reelection.

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Craig’s Doors offers shelter to NCAA All-American athlete

Craig’s Doors, a shelter in the basement of First Baptist Church on North Pleasant Street, is where people from different backgrounds all over call home

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UMass administration and student government discuss Super Bowl disturbance

SGA members discussed administration response to Sunday’s gathering in a meeting Monday.

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UMass alum starts PAC

The UMass alumnus Jeromie Whalen is one of the founders of TestPAC– a political action committee designed by members of Reddit and dedicated to issues of Internet freedom and civil liberties.

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WinterFest comes to Amherst snow or shine

Last year’s annual WinterFest found Cherry Hill Golf Course coated with a thick blanket of snow; and though there has been a shortage of snow this year, the winter party is still in store for Saturday

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