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

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Student Life
Daily Collegian (2023)
UMass students raise concerns about allergies in dining commons
By Emma Bensley, Collegian Staff • December 2, 2024
“If students are not happy with [the selection], they should be saying something,” Sutherland said.
The UMass Marching Band prepares for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade on the fields behind the John Francis Kennedy Champions Center on 11/19/2024.
Minuteman Marching Band Prepares for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
By Emily Albert, Collegian Correspondent • November 24, 2024
2014 Williams College horse show.
UMass Dressage Team creates a community for all students
By Sydney Warren, Collegian Staff • November 20, 2024
Daily Collegian (2024)
Ukrainian Community at UMass reflects on the war in Ukraine as the three-year mark of Russia’s invasion approaches
By Daniella Pikman, Collegian Staff • October 29, 2024
Administration
Union members attended a stroller rally for on-campus childcare support. Members walked from the Student Union to the Whitmore Administrative Building on 11/01/2024.
Union Rally stroller parade rolls through campus for childcare
By Kalina Kornacki, Head Photo Editor • November 3, 2024
“It's a no-brainer for the unions to work together and put forward a list of proposals and then organize to win them.”
UMass Students for Justice in Palestine hold first rally of semester
UMass Students for Justice in Palestine hold first rally of semester
By Johnny Depin, Eve Neumann, and Alexandra Hill • September 26, 2024
Task force reviewing encampment arrests releases recommendations
Task force reviewing encampment arrests releases recommendations
By Daniel Frank, Head News Editor • September 4, 2024
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
Local News
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
The Connecticut River Valley region was elevated to Critical Drought status. Here’s what that means for Amherst residents.
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 19, 2024
Daily Collegian (2024)
UMass Amherst Sunrise movement holds ‘Walkout Against Trump’
By Daniel Frank and Kalina Kornacki • November 10, 2024
(Collegian file photo)
“Blarney Blowout” results in fines for many Townehouse residents
By Mia Blue, Collegian Staff • June 7, 2024
SGA
SGA General Body meeting in the Cape Cod room of the Student Union on 11/20/24.
SGA passes motion supporting Amherst, fails to pass internal budget motion
By Pratika Dhungel and Ambika Joshi • November 24, 2024
“It is very concerning to me and everyone else on this motion that members of our community could be subjected to this treatment.”
Tilman Wolf gives a presentation regarding the carbon footprint of UMass.
SGA President and Vice President discuss initiatives for the 2024-25 year
November 20, 2024
Daily Collegian (2024)
SGA introduces new task forces
November 14, 2024
Daily Collegian (2024)
SGA Senate meets following the 2024 Election results
November 7, 2024
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Politics
The UMass Amherst campus on August 5-6.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for justice in Gaza during sold-out event
By Sadaf Tokhi and Eve Neumann • November 26, 2024

United States Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) walked into University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Mahar Auditorium on the night of Nov. 22 to a standing ovation from a sold out...

Posters with the text prompt "I vote because..." with responses at Keefe Student Union at Amherst College on Election Day 11/5/24.
UMass Professors react to the 2024 election
November 11, 2024
The UMass Amherst campus on August 5-6.
Eddie Glaude Jr. explores James Baldwin’s work for the modern day
November 11, 2024
Daily Collegian (2024)
SGA Senate meets following the 2024 Election results
November 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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