By Talya Torres, Collegian Correspondent
June 3, 2021
Students speak on the toll the virtual semester has taken on their mental health.
Facing food insecurity at home, he worked tirelessly to advocate for others in similar positions
May 31, 2021
“In this society, where life is a delicate balance that can be thrown off by the slightest disturbance, something like the pandemic does that to a huge amount of people. Check in on your friends and make sure they're doing okay.”
May 31, 2021
“It's just nice to have that interaction in a safe way, with masks on and stuff and to be able to feel like you're doing something during this time that we're living in.”
Motherhood, graduate school and a pandemic – all at once
May 31, 2021
“This semester I juggled senate, I juggled classwork, I juggled a baby, I juggled my sorority ... At times, I would just feel like I was spreading myself thin. … then other times, doing all of that, while in the pandemic, it makes me push harder because I know that I can do it.”
By Claire Healy, Assistant News Editor
May 31, 2021
Assistant News Editor Claire Healy documented the Fall semester of eight UMass students abroad, on campus, and across the country. For a few students, she heard their story...
Facing food insecurity at home, he worked tirelessly to advocate for others in similar positions
May 31, 2021
“In this society, where life is a delicate balance that can be thrown off by the slightest disturbance, something like the pandemic does that to a huge amount of people. Check in on your friends and make sure they're doing okay.”
May 31, 2021
“It's just nice to have that interaction in a safe way, with masks on and stuff and to be able to feel like you're doing something during this time that we're living in.”
Motherhood, graduate school and a pandemic – all at once
May 31, 2021
“This semester I juggled senate, I juggled classwork, I juggled a baby, I juggled my sorority ... At times, I would just feel like I was spreading myself thin. … then other times, doing all of that, while in the pandemic, it makes me push harder because I know that I can do it.”
By Alex Genovese, Collegian Staff
April 29, 2021
UMass SGA debated motion to urge administration to defund the UMass Police Department.
Former President Epstein and Vice President Chang describe their experiences in office
April 26, 2021
Their platform focused on student rights, racial justice and restorative justice.
SGA approves budget, motion to recognize ‘Good Boy on Campus’ AJ
April 22, 2021
SGA votes to create a new advising role to help them stay organized, funded through the Student Activities Trust Fund.
SGA votes to begin to fill cabinet appointments
April 15, 2021
The SGA voted to fill the secretary of finance and secretary of public relations & marketing roles.
April 20, 2021
The news team discusses recent special issues for Spring 2021, including the Black History Month special issue and the COVID-19 one year anniversary special issue and reflects on one year into the pandemic.
S7 E1: Fallout from UMass’ largest COVID-19 spike to date
February 22, 2021
After classes resumed in early February UMass saw its largest spike in positive COVID-19 cases to date with over 600 new cases in the span of two weeks, largely due to social gatherings that broke COVID-19 rules and guidelines. The fallout from the massive increase was felt in a multitude of ways including a self-sequester period, UMass students losing access to their jobs, systematic failures, among others issues.
The Collegian News Hour S6 E2: SGA elections, COVID-19 cluster and spring semester outlook
October 12, 2020
The News Team discusses the recent SGA elections and results after the debate and individual interviews with each of the candidates. Also, recorded before the larger number emerged, the News Team talks about the first UMass-linked COVID-19 cluster, its implications and how the coronavirus will affect next semester amid UMass’ shift in dates for the spring semester.
The Collegian News Hour S6 E1: Summer recap, Beginning of fall semester
September 27, 2020
The Daily Collegian News team begins their 6th season, giving a recap of the summer, and discussing how the start of the fall semester is going. This episode was recorded on September 7th, 2020.
