UMass Racial Justice Coalition and UMass for Black Lives present demands to the University
By Cassie McGrath, News Editor
July 22, 2020
UMass Racial Justice Coalition and UMass for Black Lives present demands to administrations, advocating for an anti-racist campus.
UMass updates campus community with ‘extensive preparations’ for the fall
By Cassie McGrath and Irina Costache
July 20, 2020
As it prepares to welcome students back to campus, UMass announced new details about their testing and living plans for the upcoming semester.
UMass’ plan to combat racism receives mixed reactions from campus community
By Saliha Bayrak, Collegian Correspondent
July 13, 2020
Students voice their concerns over UMass’ plan to fight systemic racism on campus and offer alternatives such as defunding campus police, allocating money toward reparations, and changing the school’s policies on hate crimes.
Afro-American studies chair departs UMass after two years of teaching and inspiring students
July 7, 2020
After two years in her position as Chair, Shonekan, Ph.D., is leaving the Afro-American studies department. Students said she will be sorely missed and reflected on the positive impact she had during her time at UMass.
Student questions about on-campus living answered
By Irina Costache, Assistant News Editor
July 7, 2020
Student questions about on-campus housing, tuition and other topics were answered by a UMass spokesperson.
Students react to fall 2020 plan
By Sophia Gardner, Assistant News Editor
July 2, 2020
‘I think this might be the new way of life for the foreseeable future.’
UMass announces fall semester plan
By Will Katcher, Cassie McGrath, and Chris McLaughlin
June 29, 2020
UMass will offer mostly remote classes and allow students with housing reservations to live on campus during the fall semester, the school announced in an email Monday.
“My Blackness Is…” webinar series provides platform for Black artists
By McKenna Premus, Assistant Social Media Editor
June 28, 2020
“My Blackness Is…”, a webinat series, allows Black creatives to share their art.
Students cope with losing internships and jobs
By Maria Elena Little Endara, Collegian Staff
June 28, 2020
With the cancelation of jobs and internships due to the pandemic, students worry about potential setbacks.
BSU organizes Juneteenth Jamboree, a ‘space to amplify Black student voices, lives and futures’
By Claire Healy, Assistant News Editor
June 26, 2020
: During the Zoom call, students discussed their views on the protests, racism, social media and shared personal experiences, as well as their thoughts on racism and police presence at UMass.
Newly released footage shows UMass-led primate research
By Will Katcher, Assistant News Editor
June 24, 2020
Footage released Wednesday by PETA shows agitated rhesus monkeys circling cramped cages, engaging in self-injurious behavior and pulling hair from their arms—all part of a UMass-led study.
UMass police officers stationed at Northampton protest
By Irina Costache, Assistant News Editor
June 18, 2020
Fifteen UMPD officers were stationed in riot gear to assist with crowds during the peaceful Black Lives Matter protest on June 6.
