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

Massachusetts Daily Collegian
Will Mallas

Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor

Will Mallas is an assistant news editor at The Daily Collegian. He joined The Collegian in his freshman year before becoming an assistant news editor in his first semester as a sophomore. Will is a political science major who enjoys covering politics and local events.

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Lessons learned from hesitation

Lessons learned from hesitation

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
April 28, 2020
APD Logs: Friday, April 17 - Sunday, April 19

APD Logs: Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19

By Kathrine Esten, Will Mallas, and Ana Pietrewicz
April 20, 2020
APD Logs: Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12

APD Logs: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12

By Kathrine Esten and Will Mallas
April 13, 2020
APD Logs: Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 5

APD Logs: Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5

By Kathrine Esten, Will Mallas, and Ana Pietrewicz
April 6, 2020
在学校上网课的期间，SLSO主持了网络研讨会来讨论校外租房合同

在学校上网课的期间，SLSO主持了网络研讨会来讨论校外租房合同

By Will Mallas, Robert Canning, and Ying Hua
April 3, 2020
McKenna Premus

UMass to lock all on-campus buildings

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
April 1, 2020
APD Logs: Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29

APD Logs: Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29

By Kathrine Esten, Will Mallas, and Ana Pietrewicz
March 30, 2020
SLSO hosts webinar to discuss off-campus housing leases amidst shift to remote learning

SLSO hosts webinar to discuss off-campus housing leases amidst shift to remote learning

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2020
UMass Transit reducing bus schedule after shift to remote learning

UMass Transit reducing bus schedule after shift to remote learning

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
March 24, 2020
Collegian File Photo

UMPD Logs: Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
March 10, 2020
Question and Answer: SGA presidential and vice-presidential candidates Michael Suchecki and Sean Vo are running in the 2020 election

Question and Answer: SGA presidential and vice-presidential candidates Michael Suchecki and Sean Vo are running in the 2020 election

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
March 10, 2020
(Maxwell Zaleski/Daily Collegian)

UMPD Logs: Friday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, March 1

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
March 3, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

Amherst fourth district councilors hold meeting on proposed investments for downtown Amherst

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2020
UMPD Logs: Friday, Feb. 21 - Sunday, Feb. 23

UMPD Logs: Friday, Feb. 21 – Sunday, Feb. 23

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
February 25, 2020
Collegian File Photo

Two Smith College students cleared following medical evaluation for coronavirus

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2020
UMPD Logs: Friday, Feb. 14 - Sunday, Feb. 16

UMPD Logs: Friday, Feb. 14 – Sunday, Feb. 16

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
February 19, 2020
Courtesy of the Dungeons&Dragons official website.

New UMass RSO looks to provide a space and opportunities for Tabletop RPG players

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2020
UMPD Logs: Friday, Feb. 7 - Sunday, Feb. 9

UMPD Logs: Friday, Feb. 7 – Sunday, Feb. 9

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
February 11, 2020
UMPD Logs: Friday, Jan. 31 - Sunday, Feb. 2

UMPD Logs: Friday, Jan. 31 – Sunday, Feb. 2

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
February 4, 2020
Anish Roy/Daily Collegian

マサチューセッツ大学が雪休校への準備へ

By Will Mallas, Emily Chen, and Akeru Sakakibara
January 26, 2020
Anish Roy/Daily Collegian

UMass prepares for potential snow days

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
January 22, 2020
UMPD Logs: Friday, Dec. 6 - Sunday, Dec. 8

UMPD Logs: Friday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 8

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
December 10, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

Hampshire College to keep accreditation

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, Nov. 29 - Sunday, Dec. 1

UMPD Logs: Friday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Dec. 1

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff

The Jones Library hosts book talk detailing the growth of right-wing economic policy in America

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, Nov. 15 - Sunday, Nov. 17

UMPD Logs: Friday, Nov. 15 – Sunday, Nov. 17

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
November 19, 2019
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

Amherst Town Council holds public meeting at UMass

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, Nov. 1 - Sunday, Nov. 3

UMPD Logs: Friday, Nov. 1 – Sunday, Nov. 3

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
November 5, 2019
(Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian)

麻州大学教育学院为名为“卡尼家庭”的新礼堂剪彩

By Will Mallas, MJ Ma, and Jingjing Ao
October 29, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27

UMPD Logs: Friday, Oct. 25 – Sunday, Oct. 27

By Abigail Charpentier, Will Mallas, and Morgan Reppert
October 28, 2019
(Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian)

UMass College of Education unveils new Carney Family Auditorium

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 27, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

اعتراف أحد سكان هيانيس بالذنب بتهمة متعلقة بحريق شقة في أمهرست

By Will Mallas, Olivia Tarman, and Sara Aldawood
October 25, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

Hyannis resident pleads guilty to charges related to Amherst apartment fire

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, Oct. 18 - Sunday, Oct. 20

UMPD Logs: Friday, Oct. 18 – Sunday, Oct. 20

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
October 21, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

Hampshire College akzeptiert Frühling 2020 Klasse

By Will Mallas, Anna Moffat, and Xenia Ariñez de la Vega
October 18, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, Oct. 11 - Sunday, Oct. 13

UMPD Logs: Friday, Oct. 11 – Sunday, Oct. 13

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
October 18, 2019
Collegian File Photo

UMass researchers release reports examining MGM Springfield’s economic impacts

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 16, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

Hampshire College to accept a spring 2020 class

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 15, 2019
Collegian File Photo

UMass hosts MA Appeals Court

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 1, 2019
New York issues subpoena to Amherst vaping company for selling products with vitamin E acetate oil

New York issues subpoena to Amherst vaping company for selling products with vitamin E acetate oil

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
September 24, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, Sept. 20 - Sunday, Sept. 22

UMPD Logs: Friday, Sept. 20 – Sunday, Sept. 22

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
September 23, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, Sept. 13 - Sunday, Sept. 15

UMPD Logs: Friday, Sept. 13 – Sunday, Sept. 15

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
September 17, 2019
(Courtesy of UMass Boston's Official Facebook page)

麻州大学董事会成立了招聘委员会，意在确定麻州大学波士顿分校校长一职人选。

By Will Mallas, MJ Ma, and Jingjing Ao
September 16, 2019
(Courtesy of UMass Boston's Official Facebook page)

UMass Board of Trustees creates search committee to find a permanent chancellor for UMass Boston

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
September 15, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8

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

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
September 9, 2019
Collegian File Photo

Edward Wingenbach named eighth president of Hampshire College

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2019
Collegian File Photo

Massachusetts Health Policy Forum holds public forum on Western Mass opioid crisis

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2019
Collegian File Photo

An inside look into the Commonwealth Honors College

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

UMass Board of Trustees vote for 2.5 percent increase to in-state tuition

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
August 5, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28

UMPD Logs: Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
April 29, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21

UMPD Logs: Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
April 23, 2019
Photo by Jon Asgeirsson.

Un panel de tres personas discute los retos de salud mental que enfrentan les estudiantes que son atletas

By Will Mallas, Adrelys Mateo Santana, and Adriana Rozas
April 19, 2019
Photo by Jon Asgeirsson.

Three-person panel discusses mental health challenges faced by student-athletes

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, April 12 - Sunday, April 14

UMPD Logs: Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
April 16, 2019
(Courtesy of Lil Baby's official Facebook page)

Lil Baby and Eric Bellinger to replace Lil Uzi Vert at Spring Concert 2019

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
April 10, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7

UMPD Logs: Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
April 8, 2019
(Alvin Buyinza/ Daily Collegian)

Community speakers present ideas at TEDx Amherst

By Irina Costache and Will Mallas
April 7, 2019
(Courtesy of Hampshire College official Facebook page)

Hampshire College president resigns

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
April 7, 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
UMPD Logs: Friday, March 29 - Sunday, March 31

UMPD Logs: Friday, March 29 – Sunday, March 31

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
April 1, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

UMass to create online college for adult learners

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
March 27, 2019
Collegian File Photo

Hampshire College continues search for strategic partner amidst growing concerns

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24

UMPD Logs: Friday, March 22 – Sunday, March 24

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
March 25, 2019
UMPD Logs: Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 17

UMPD Logs: Friday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17

By Abigail Charpentier and Will Mallas
March 18, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Collegian)

L’auteur et homme d’affaires Roger McNamee nous parle de la collecte de données et de ses impacts négatifs

By Will Mallas, Mandy Koska, and Florent Charrier
March 7, 2019
(Alvin Buyinza/Daily Collegian)

Dozens celebrate Ash Wednesday at the Newman Center

By Alvin Buyinza and Will Mallas
March 7, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Collegian)

Author, businessman Roger McNamee talks data collection and its negative impacts

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2019
(Maxwell Zaleski/Daily Collegian)

UMPD Logs: Friday, March 1, 2019 — Sunday, March 3, 2019

By Alvin Buyinza, Will Mallas, and Irina Costache
March 5, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

UMass and town of Amherst to continue ‘comprehensive’ security measures for Blarney Blowout

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian

UMass lanza un plan estratégico quinquenal

By Will Mallas, Álvaro García, and Adriana Rozas
February 22, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian

UMass releases five-year campus strategic plan

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2019
Presidential, vice presidential and trustee candidates debate in 2019 SGA debate

Presidential, vice presidential and trustee candidates debate in 2019 SGA debate

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2019
Jon Asgeirsson/Collegian

Question and Answer: SGA president/vice presidential candidates Stephanie Margolis and Colleen Coakley look to form relationships among students, the SGA and the University

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
February 18, 2019
Amherst College dévoile son plan pour un campus au bilan carbone neutre d'ici 2030

Amherst College dévoile son plan pour un campus au bilan carbone neutre d’ici 2030

By Will Mallas, Margot Powers, and Florent Charrier
February 16, 2019
Amherst College ha annunciato un piano per avere un campus privo di carbonio entro il 2030

Amherst College ha annunciato un piano per avere un campus privo di carbonio entro il 2030

By Will Mallas, Alessia Guglielmi, and Eleonora Pellicano
February 13, 2019
(Courtesy of Amherst College Official Facebook page)

Amherst College announces plan for a carbon neutral campus by 2030

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
February 13, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

Hampshire College to accept a limited freshman class this fall

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
February 2, 2019
Caroline O'Connor

Zwei Senatoren ernennen SGA Präsident ‚ungeeignet’ zu leiten, zurücktreten

By Will Mallas, Alana Gabriel, and Xenia Ariñez de la Vega
January 31, 2019
Caroline O'Connor

Two senators call SGA president ‘not fit’ to lead, resign

By Will Mallas, Collegian Staff
January 29, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

Hampshire College pursuing ‘long-term partner’ in wake of financial concerns

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
January 28, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian

Le scuole di Amherst e Holyoke hanno donato una sovvenzione di $300,000 per promuovere e migliorare programmi di educazione bilingue

By Will Mallas, Alessia Guglielmi, and Eleonora Pellicano
January 23, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian

Amherst, Holyoke schools given $300,000 grant to promote and improve bilingual education programs

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
January 23, 2019
Collegian File Photo

IHGMS 举办了关于种族灭绝和犹太人大屠杀的专题讨论

By Will Mallas, Robert Canning, and Mei Du
December 9, 2018
Alvin Buyinza/Collegian

Chabad House and Hillel House host menorah lighting at UMass

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
December 7, 2018
Collegian File Photo

Panel held at IHGMS to discuss genocide and the Holocaust

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
December 6, 2018
Studenten reagieren auf den Verkauf von Freizeitmarihuana in Northampton

Studenten reagieren auf den Verkauf von Freizeitmarihuana in Northampton

By Will Mallas, Constance Roberts, and Xenia Ariñez de la Vega
November 28, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Students react to the sale of recreational marijuana in Northampton

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
November 27, 2018
Protest held in Amherst against forced resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions

Protest held in Amherst against forced resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
November 12, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Teach-in held at UMass in response to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2018
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

Student Regierungsmitglieder haben Updates für die Arbeitsgruppe für Sozialgerechtigkeit und Student Erschwinglichkeit Initiative bei der wöchentlichen Versammlung

By Will Mallas, Anna Moffat, and Xenia Ariñez de la Vega
November 1, 2018
(Flickr Creative Commons: Moi of Ra)

Amherst Books celebrates its 15-year anniversary

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2018
Caroline O'Connor / Daily Collegian

SGA members provide updates on restorative justice task force and student affordability initiatives at weekly meeting

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 29, 2018
Collegian File Photo

UMass receives permanent variance for two gender-inclusive bathrooms in Baker Hall

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/ Daily Collegian)

Amherst College hosts discussion with journalist Michael Lewis on managing the federal government

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 15, 2018
Katherine Mayo/Collegian

UMass hosts a sitting of the Massachusetts Appeals Court

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass receives $3 million grant to increase equity and inclusion in STEM fields

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2018
(Collegian File Photo)

I Servizi di Trasporto ad UMass effettuano tagli alle linee di autobus a causa della scarsità di conducenti qualificati

By Will Mallas, Alessia Guglielmi, and Eleonora Pellicano
September 27, 2018
(Collegian File Photo)

UMass Transit Services cuts bus route runs due to shortage in trained drivers

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2018
(Amelia Shaw/Daily Collegian)

UMass to start, continue various construction projects in the fall semester

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
September 18, 2018
Collegian File Photo

UMass student arraigned on assault charges against paramedics and police officer

By Will Mallas, Assistant News Editor
September 10, 2018
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