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
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UMass Organiza Sesión de Información de Inmigración
UMass Organiza Sesión de Información de Inmigración
By Daniel Frank and Flynn Fatur • February 27, 2025
En el miércoles, 12 de febrero, el sistema de Universidad de Massachusetts se celebra una conferencia en línea
The UMass Amherst campus on August 5-6.
UMass hosts immigration information session
By Daniel Frank, Head News Editor • February 13, 2025
Humanitarian Actors host "You Can't Be Neutral On A Moving Train" at South College Humanities and Fine Arts Dean's Office on 11/14/24
Dr. Amanda McCorkindale discusses the humanitarian struggle of neutrality
By Juliana Pinelli and Lily Powell • December 9, 2024
Daily Collegian (2023)
UMass students raise concerns about allergies in dining commons
By Emma Bensley, Collegian Staff • December 3, 2024
Administration
The PEN America: UMass Leadership Panel Discussion on Higher Education was hosted in the Student Union Ballroom on 03/12/2025.
Critical Conversations: the future of higher education
By Kalina Kornacki, Head Photo Editor • March 14, 2025
Many administration members encourage UMass community members to become a part of the change they wish to see in the community.
Members of the Daily Collegian Staff sit down for an interview with the University of Massachusetts Chancellor, Javier Reyes, on February 12th, 2024, in the Whitmore Administration Building.
Chancellor Reyes gives response to current federal actions
By Mia Blue and Nathan Legare • March 6, 2025
The UMass Professional Staff Union protested outside Whitmore on 02/27/2025.
Speech, Assembly, Petition: PSU and USA rally at Whitmore
By Kalina Kornacki, Head Photo Editor • February 28, 2025
Javier Reyes sought WVU president position, less than two years into UMass chancellorship
Javier Reyes sought WVU president position, less than two years into UMass chancellorship
By Caitlin Reardon, Editor-in-Chief • February 27, 2025
Local News
Amherst revising its Housing Production Plan to address the needs of low- and moderate-income residents
Amherst revising its Housing Production Plan to address the needs of low- and moderate-income residents
By Bella Astrofsky, Assistant News Editor • March 14, 2025
“We’ve been decent in doing something, it’s just it was so long with us not doing anything that, and then the change in demographics that we’re just far behind,” town councilor at-large Mandi Jo Hanneke said.
A fire started at Orchard Hill Residential near the Observatory during a red-flag warning drought on 11/18/2024. Courtesy of Ruby Morris
Connecticut River Valley region elevated to critical drought status by Mass. EEA
By Nathan Legare, Head Social Media Editor • November 24, 2024
Explaining the PVTA 31 Extension: What does it mean for UMass students?
Explaining the PVTA 31 Extension: What does it mean for UMass students?
By Grace Chai, Collegian Staff • November 20, 2024
Daily Collegian (2024)
UMass Amherst Sunrise movement holds ‘Walkout Against Trump’
By Daniel Frank and Kalina Kornacki • November 11, 2024
SGA
The Student Government Association held its Presidential and Trustee debates at the Cape Cod Lounge on 02/26/25.
Michael Borowski and Gianna Naulivou win SGA presidential race
By Daniel Frank, Head News Editor • March 8, 2025
Michael Borowski and Gianna Naulivou have won the presidential election with 25.52 percent of the vote.
The University Undergraduate Senate convened for its 1932nd regular meeting in the Student Union Cape Cod Lounge on 03/05/2025.
SGA President announces that club sports will be moved under RecWell
March 6, 2025
Daily Collegian (2025)
2025 SGA Elections: Hai Tran and Julia DeMarco
March 4, 2025
Daily Collegian (2025)
2025 SGA Elections: Jacob Nevins and Darren Truong
March 4, 2025
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Politics
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Trump and tariffs
By Ethan Walz, Collegian Staff • March 9, 2025
Two UMass professors help to provide some insight into the potential impacts of Trump's tariffs and the motives behind them.
Daily Collegian (2025)
2025 SGA Elections: Hai Tran and Julia DeMarco
March 4, 2025
Daily Collegian (2025)
2025 SGA Elections: Jacob Nevins and Darren Truong
March 4, 2025
Daily Collegian (2025)
2025 SGA Elections: Hadiya Ahmad and Dale Leone
March 4, 2025
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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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Video: Collegian staff 2024 media favorites
Video: Collegian staff 2024 media favorites

By Maggie Belanger and Asha Baron
January 1, 2025

As we head into 2025, Massachusetts Daily Collegian staff members share their favorite media from 2024.

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...

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