Massachusetts Daily Collegian

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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

UMass sees second COVID-19 spike; 89 positive cases in last week

UMass sees second COVID-19 spike; 89 positive cases in last week

By Will Katcher, Assistant News Editor November 12, 2020
The most recent week of testing data, from Nov. 4 to Nov. 10, is now the worst seven-day period of new cases.
Southwest is barren: Reflections on a lost semester

Southwest is barren: Reflections on a lost semester

By Alexandra Molloy, Collegian Staff November 11, 2020
Once full of life, COVID-19 transformed Southwest into a ghost town.
Nina Walat/Daily Collegian

Professors respond to UMass’ plan to increase campus residency for Spring 2021

By Aidan Poole, Collegian Staff November 10, 2020
Professors hope on-campus students will stay safe in and out of the classroom.
(Nina Walat/Daily Collegian)

Students react to new COVID-19 measures in Mass.

By Cassie McGrath, News Editor November 5, 2020
UMass adapts by moving to grab-and-go after 9:30 p.m. and encouraging students to follow these laws.
Joey Lorant

Election Special Issue

November 2, 2020
Could Trump steal the election? Is it time we got rid of the electoral college? Should Massachusetts say 'Yes' to ranked-choice voting?
We cannot elect Donald Trump to a second term in office

We cannot elect Donald Trump to a second term in office

By Benjamin Schnurr, Collegian columnist November 2, 2020
Opinion: There is only one candidate that has consistently flouted democratic norms and ignored the pressing issues of our times, and it is imperative that he does not remain in office.

This Halloween weekend at UMass will look very different than past years

By Saliha Bayrak, Collegian Staff October 28, 2020
The scariest thing about this Halloween may be COVID-19. Here’s how UMass Amherst is preparing.

Why Halloween needs to be canceled

By Max Schwartz, Collegian Columnist October 28, 2020
“We must ask ourselves what’s more important: Halloween or human life?”
Collegian File Photo

Public Health Promotion Center guides sick students, prevents further spread of COVID-19

By Leigh Appelstein, Collegian Staff October 27, 2020
So you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, now what?
Collegian File Photo

NARRATIVE: Now, more than ever, the performing arts need your support

By Emma Garber, Assistant Op/Ed Editor October 27, 2020
Opinion: Don’t forget about the challenges the performance arts industry face because of the pandemic.

UMass to invite first-year and transfer students to campus, mostly remote classes for spring semester in newly released plan

By Cassie McGrath, News Editor October 23, 2020
In the operating plan for the Spring 2021, UMass welcomes back first year and transfer students but the majority of classes will remain remote.

Esports’ prevalence in a virtual UMass community

By Kevin Schuster, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2020
How has esports played a role in students’ community life this semester?
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