Massachusetts Daily Collegian

A free and responsible press serving the UMass community since 1890
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
Chris McLaughlin

Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor

Chris McLaughlin is a junior journalism major with a minor in French. He is one of the assistant news editors and has written for the Collegian since Spring 2018. He enjoys reporting on topics that pique his interest

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‘Set your sails, it’s a big wide ocean’

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
May 4, 2021
The Collegian News Hour

Collegian special issues and one year COVID-19 anniversary

By Chris McLaughlin
April 20, 2021
C2 Design Group

Students react after Hadley Planet Fitness bars UMass students due to COVID-19 risk

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2021
McKenna Premus/Daily Collegian

Office of Equity and Inclusion details initiatives for Spring 2021

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
February 3, 2021
Photo from Lily Tang

UMass student recounts anti-Asian racism experienced during study abroad, pushes for change within organization

By Cassie McGrath and Chris McLaughlin
January 6, 2021

Tim Scalona answers questions about his SGA student trustee campaign

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
September 22, 2020
Collegian File Photo

UMass outlines academic calendar for Spring 2021, spring break scrapped with start date, commencement and finals delayed

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
September 17, 2020
UMass Dining named Princeton Review’s “Best Campus Food” for fifth consecutive year

UMass Dining named Princeton Review’s “Best Campus Food” for fifth consecutive year

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
August 20, 2020
McKenna Premus / Collegian Staff

After reopening reversal, UMass hosts second virtual forum for 1,069 students living on campus for Fall 2020

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
August 15, 2020
Mehroz Kapadia

UMass announces fall semester plan

By Cassie McGrath, Will Katcher, and Chris McLaughlin
June 29, 2020
UMass changes fall 2020 schedule, classes set to start two weeks sooner than expected

UMass changes fall 2020 schedule, classes set to start two weeks sooner than expected

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
June 17, 2020
Courtesy of UMass Lowell's official Facebook page

UMass Lowell decision for virtual commencement in May due to COVID-19 met with opposition

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
April 28, 2020
Collegian File Photo

UMass accounting professor removed from classes until end of semester for ‘offensive’ extra credit videos

By Cassie McGrath, Chris McLaughlin, and Irina Costache
December 4, 2019
Chris McLaughlin

First Lady Michelle Obama’s former assistant press secretary discusses working in the White House

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2019
(Christopher McLaughlin/ Daily Collegian)

Cloudy skies overshadow rare glimpse of Mercury passing across the face of the sun

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
November 12, 2019
APD Logs: Friday, Nov. 8 - Sunday, Nov. 10

APD Logs: Friday, Nov. 8 – Sunday, Nov. 10

By Abigail Charpentier, Kathrine Esten, and Chris McLaughlin
November 12, 2019
Collegian File Photo

Second annual Asian American Film Festival to center on themes of intersectional identity across three evenings

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2019
Collegian file photo

Amherst man to be arraigned in connection with school van pedestrian fatality

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2019
(Chris McLaughlin/Daily Collegian)

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor guru explains her formula for success to alma mater

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
October 27, 2019
(Chris McLaughlin/ Daily Collegian)

Watch party held in Herter Hall for fourth Democratic presidential primary debate

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
October 16, 2019
Mehroz Kapadia

UMPD releases 2018 crime statistics and instances of fire in annual security and safety reports

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
October 8, 2019
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

Historic rebuilt 19th century horse barn officially reopened at UMass ribbon cutting ceremony

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2019
Caroline O'Conner / Collegian

Eighth annual Amherst Block Party welcomes hundreds to enjoy live music, food and entertainment for fall kickoff

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
September 23, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

安城处于“中等”危险当中，邻近地区也都处于面临东部马脑炎病毒(EEE)的”高度“和”危急”的风险。

By Chris McLaughlin, Robert Canning, and Ying Hua
September 11, 2019
UMass students and staff gain free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

UMass students and staff gain free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
September 10, 2019
APD Logs: Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8

APD Logs: Friday, Sept. 6 – Sunday, Sept. 8

By Chris McLaughlin and Kathrine Esten
September 9, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

Amherst at ‘moderate’ risk, nearby communities on ‘high’ and ‘critical’ alert for EEE virus

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

The highs and lows of hillside living in UMass’ Central Residential Area

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
September 3, 2019
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Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive allows public to get behind wheel at UMass

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
April 24, 2019
Gov. Baker announced as 2019 featured commencement speaker

Gov. Baker announced as 2019 featured commencement speaker

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2019
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Earth Day: UMass students surveyed on their attitudes and approaches to climate change and sustainability

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2019
Parker Peters/Collegian

Cash Cab offers students free rides around UMass with special guests and personal finance trivia

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
April 10, 2019
Collegian File Photo

UMass cultural centers convene to strategize change after external review comes to light

By Abigail Charpentier, Will Mallas, and Chris McLaughlin
April 2, 2019
(Parker Peters/ Daily Collegian)

UMass students fight fast fashion with clothing swap at Greeno Sub Shop

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
March 31, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

‘The Privileged Poor’ author Anthony Jack presents talk on his critically-acclaimed first book at Amherst College

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
March 24, 2019
(Wikimedia Creative Commons/Robert Etienne)

UMass professor receives $245,000 to bring ancient art of Pompeii to the internet of today

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
February 27, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

YKCC celebrates Lunar New Year and sends delegation to national conference

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
February 11, 2019
(Caroline O'Connor/ Daily Collegian)

Design Building awarded LEED Gold certification

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
December 15, 2018
Collegian File Photo

Third racist incident targeting Melville Hall this semester sparks discussion forum

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
November 9, 2018
(Courtesy of Wong Fu Productions Facebook page)

Asian American Film Festival wird die Filmemacher Ken Eng, Adele Pham und Wong Fu Productions vorführen

By Chris McLaughlin, Constance Roberts, and Xenia Ariñez de la Vega
November 8, 2018
(Courtesy of Wong Fu Productions Facebook page)

Asian American Film Festival to showcase filmmakers Ken Eng, Adele Pham and Wong Fu Productions

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
November 6, 2018
Collegian File Photo

A hidden gem on campus: Welcome to the oldest building in Amherst

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Contributor
October 31, 2018
Collegian File Photo

HackUMass VI hosts nearly 1,000 intercollegiate hackers for weekend long event

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
October 14, 2018
(Sammy Racine/Daily Collegian)

UMass study suggests sunflower pollen has the power to save bees from disease

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
October 8, 2018
(Chris McLaughlin/ Daily Collegian)

Human-sized squirrel is UMass social media hit

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
September 23, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Los comedores Berkshire y Worcester cancelan servicio late-night durante los fines de semana

By Chris McLaughlin, Xenia Ariñez de la Vega, and Celia Rodríguez-Tejuca
September 16, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Berkshire and Worcester Dining Commons cancel late night for weekends

By Chris McLaughlin, Contributing Writer
September 12, 2018
Collegian File Photo

UMass springs into the season with Arbor Day festivities

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
April 29, 2018
Expert panelists weigh in on shifting narratives surrounding the Holocaust

Expert panelists weigh in on shifting narratives surrounding the Holocaust

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
April 29, 2018
(Chris McLaughlin/ Daily Collegian)

NASA astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle discusses humanity’s physical future in space

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
April 22, 2018
Powwow highlights Native American culture in yearly gathering at UMass

Powwow highlights Native American culture in yearly gathering at UMass

By Chris McLaughlin and Stuart Foster
April 15, 2018
(Collegian file photo)

The Amazing Race takes nearly 150 UMass students on a journey across campus

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Staff
April 8, 2018
(Photo from Lauren Hayes' Recovery GoFundMe page)

Estudiante de la Universidad de Massachusetts herida en accidente de bote durante vacaciones de primavera se recupera

By Chris McLaughlin, Eliezer Díaz-Ortiz, and Celia Rodríguez-Tejuca
April 3, 2018
(Photo from Lauren Hayes' Recovery GoFundMe page)

Estudante da UMass ferido durante spring break em acidente de barco em recuperação

By Chris McLaughlin, Stephanie Alves, and  Vanessa de Souza Soares
March 28, 2018
(Flickr Creative Commons: Stock Photo)

Sowing the seeds of hope and success in Holyoke

By Chris McLaughlin
March 28, 2018
(Photo from Lauren Hayes' Recovery GoFundMe page)

UMass student injured during spring break boating accident in recovery

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Correspondent
March 25, 2018
Courtesy of Alex White

Mentees and adoptees: a community bound by a shared link

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Correspondent
March 7, 2018
UMass delegation returns from dual-purpose trip to Cuba

UMass delegation returns from dual-purpose trip to Cuba

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Correspondent
February 26, 2018
SGA encourages holiday name change

SGA encourages holiday name change

By Gretchen Keller and Chris McLaughlin
February 13, 2018
(Collegian file photo)

America’s building of the year is here: UMass’ Design Building

By Chris McLaughlin, Collegian Correspondent
February 9, 2018
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