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Massachusetts Daily Collegian
A free and responsible press serving the UMass community since 1890

Massachusetts Daily Collegian
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Student Life
The Congo Basin. Courtesy of World Wide Fund for Nature
Reflections and resilience: Congolese Students at UMass and a ‘Free Congo’
By Mahidhar Sai Lakkavaram, Assistant News Editor • June 7, 2024
UMass students reflect on a ‘Free Congo.”
(Collegian file photo)
“Blarney Blowout” results in fines for many Townehouse residents
By Mia Blue, Collegian Staff • June 7, 2024
Courtesy of Nandini Kritam
Navigating identities: a look into the Varam Tamil Student Association
By Mahidhar Sai Lakkavaram, Assistant News Editor • June 7, 2024
A battle against campus food insecurity: CEPA’s new food closet open to all UMass students
A battle against campus food insecurity: CEPA’s new food closet open to all UMass students
By Grace Lee, Assistant News Editor • May 15, 2024
Administration
Chancellor Reyes speaks for the administration during the Faculty Senate at Mahar Auditorium.
Chancellor Javier Reyes addresses encampment arrests at special Faculty Senate meeting
By Abby Joyce and Mahidhar Sai Lakkavaram • May 16, 2024
Chancellor Javier Reyes and members of the University administration addressed the use of state police and University facilities to arrest protesters on May 7.
UMPD officers and State Police began arresting students in and around the encampment on the Student Union South Lawn between the hours 7:45pm - 1:30am.
Students allege brutal treatment by police following May 7 arrests
By Alexandra Hill and Grace Lee • May 14, 2024
Over 130 arrested at Gaza solidarity demonstration on Tuesday
Over 130 arrested at Gaza solidarity demonstration on Tuesday
By Daniel Frank, Assistant News Editor • May 10, 2024
Graduate Employee Organization rallies for housing stipend
Graduate Employee Organization rallies for housing stipend
By Bella Astrofsky, Sophie Machernis, and Andrew Venditti • March 11, 2024
Local News
The BBAAA and Rep. Jim McGovern. Photo provided by Pat Ononibaku.
Black Business Association finds racism and corruption in the allocation of federal aid
By Bella Astrofsky, Collegian Staff • May 9, 2024
The Black Business Association is calling for Town Manager Paul Bockelman to resign.
Chamnan Koy Tan, Sveth Leng Bao, and Sopath Un hold their certificates of U.S citizenship. Photo by Jim Gipe, Daily Hampshire Gazette 1988
Remember and recognize: Cambodians in Amherst exhibit
By Kalina Kornacki, Collegian Staff • May 9, 2024
Introducing the Smith College Libraries Workers Union
Introducing the Smith College Libraries Workers Union
By Annika Singh, Collegian Staff • May 5, 2024
Photo courtesy of bostonlawyers.com
At the ‘HEART’ of it all: How the Holyoke District Court is striving to narrow the treatment gap for opioid use disorder
By Olivia Capriotti, Assistant News Editor • April 25, 2024
SGA
Daily Collegian (2024)
SGA votes no confidence in Chancellor Javier Reyes
By Daniel Frank, Assistant News Editor • May 9, 2024
“Just seeing that, witnessing that in person, witnessing the police in person, and what happened … that enough was enough for myself and for other members of leadership to draft up this vote of no confidence in the Chancellor.”
SGA passes resolution to divest from Raytheon and drop sanctions on 57 arrested students and staff
SGA passes resolution to divest from Raytheon and drop sanctions on 57 arrested students and staff
May 6, 2024
Outside of the SGA office on 4/24/24
“F**king asinine”: The SGA Budget Process
April 23, 2024
Updates from last week’s SGA meeting
Updates from last week’s SGA meeting
April 13, 2024
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Politics
Daily Collegian (2024)
SGA votes no confidence in Chancellor Javier Reyes
By Daniel Frank, Assistant News Editor • May 9, 2024
“Just seeing that, witnessing that in person, witnessing the police in person, and what happened … that enough was enough for myself and for other members of leadership to draft up this vote of no confidence in the Chancellor.”
Applicants stand for the National Anthem.
Over 200 participate in naturalization ceremony at UMass
May 9, 2024
Daily Collegian (2023)
Diputats nacionals del Partit dels Treballadors Socialistes d’Argentina discuteixen l'impacte de les reformes del president Milei a una taula rodona
May 8, 2024
Daily Collegian (2023)
Demonstrators demand student debt cancellation
May 7, 2024
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News Podcasts
The Collegian News Hour
Exit Interview with Chancellor Subbaswamy
May 3, 2023

On Friday, April 28th, Collegian reporters news reporters Rebeca Pereira, Ella Adams and Jack Underhill met with outgoing UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy for...

The Collegian News Hour
Cops Off Campus Protest
April 5, 2023
The Collegian News Hour
East Palestine, Ohio trail derailment and conversation with Professor Peltier
February 22, 2023
The Collegian News Hour
Attorney General Maura Healey courts UMass
November 2, 2022
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57 Protesters Arrested Following UMass “Free Palestine” March & Whitmore Sit-In
Amherst Burgers bucking the odds
Amherst Burgers bucking the odds

By Katie Katz, Assistant Video Editor
October 29, 2023

Tucked between Miss Saigon and Greenfields Saving Bank you’ll find the bright orange chairs and neon signs of Amherst Burger Company. With a few new businesses popping up in downtown Amherst, it begs the question-, “how does one achieve a loyal base?” This question applies to the customer fan base, as well as employee fan base. The Amherst Burger Company (ABC), knows firsthand how to deal with...

Student Alliance for Israel organizes vigil for Israelis
Student Alliance for Israel organizes vigil for Israelis

By Katie Katz, Collegian Correspondent
October 18, 2023

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