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A free and responsible press serving the UMass community since 1890

Massachusetts Daily Collegian

A free and responsible press serving the UMass community since 1890

Massachusetts Daily Collegian

Committee holds hearings on medical marijuana possibility

By Claire Anderson April 11, 2012
The Joint Committee on Public Health held a public hearing to explore the issue of legalizing medical marijuana.

Longtime journalism professor Howard Ziff dies at 81

By William Perkins April 11, 2012
Howard Ziff, the founder of the University of Massachusetts’ journalism program, died early yesterday at the Fisher Home on North Pleasant Street in Amherst. He was 81.

SGA moves to increase RSO support

By Zachary Weishar April 11, 2012
In a move aimed at increasing services and support for RSOs, the SGA is attempting to bolster the ranks of the Secretary of the Registry with two new undersecretaries.

UMass alumna Sarah Hill talks living in The Big Apple

By Sarah Hardy April 11, 2012
University of Massachusetts alumna Sarah Hill gave detailed advice to students about moving to New York City for the first time.

Families to move out of Lincoln Apartments

By Mary Reines April 10, 2012
Due to a growing student population, the University plans to house undergraduates in Lincoln Apartments, displacing graduate students or forcing them to pay higher rents.

UMass serving up fresher, less expensive produce from local farms

By Stephen Sellner April 10, 2012
UMass Dining Services has gradually increased its selection of locally grown produce into its dining halls over the past few years. Today, UMass purchases 27 percent of its produce from local farms, up from 15 percent in 2006.

UMass provost discusses campus quality in light of new survey results

By Chelsie Field April 10, 2012
University administrators across the country are well aware of the fiscal and academic challenges facing American colleges. According to a recent survey, however, officials often view their own schools through rose-colored lenses.

UMass license plates to raise money for alumni programs and scholarships

By Steffi Porter April 10, 2012
The University of Massachusetts Alumni Association has a new way for students and graduates to show pride in their University while also raising money for alumni programs and scholarships – UMass license plates.

From western Mass. to Washington: UMass students seek funds for trip to capital

By Collegian News Staff April 10, 2012
Later this month, a group of UMass students will take local high school students to Washington, D.C., and seek eleventh hour help to fund the trip.

Sunday dinner with the Motown Man

By Nancy Pierce April 9, 2012
Many Amherst residents know or have heard of the “Motown Man,” a street performer who belts out James Brown renditions in the middle of Amherst Center. But few may know the true man behind the cape and bucket...

Number of UMass students taking LSAT at a record low

By Vickie Palmatier April 9, 2012
In the past two years, the number of students at UMass who have taken the LSATs has dropped by 42 percent, and the number is expected to continue reducing, according to Diane Curtis, the school’s director of pre-law advising.

Lecturer discusses proper use of sex toys

By Sarah Fonder April 6, 2012
From items common in local sex shops to bizarre objects that can only found online, sex educator Megan Andelloux talked about safe practices and proper uses of sex toys.
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