Colson Whitehead Withdraws as UMass Commencement Speaker
Author Colson Whitehead has informed the University of Massachusetts Amherst that he is withdrawing as...
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Updated: Many Arrested at UMass as Police Dismantle Second Pro-Palestinian Encampment
Editor’s note: We will add to this story and links to additional reporting as new...
What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive...
Opinion: Fight Back!
Now Is Not The Time For Despair And Hopelessness But For Fervent Militant Resistance. This...
What’s in This Issue?
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Dear Reader,We are in our second week back from vacation and are beginning to catch...
ARMS Dean of Students Seeks Medical Leave
MassLive reported on April 30 that Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS) Dean of Students Lamikco...
ACLU Warns Against Violation of Free Speech Rights in Crackdown on Campus Encampments
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and its Massachusetts affiliate have issued three letters condemning...
UMass People’s Assembly Continues Protests in Support of Palestine, Divestment, and Free Speech
Following the dismantling of a student encampment on the University’s South Lawn early Tuesday morning...
UMass Anti-war Encampment Dismantled
A large student anti-war protest encampment at UMass was dismantled on Tuesday morning (4/30) on...
UMass Students Establish Encampment in Support of Palestine
By Art and Maura Keene Editor’s note: because of draconian punishments (see also here and...
Latest Charter Review Considers Town Manager, Incorporation of Powers, and Elections
By Art and Maura Keene The League of Women Voters of Amherst (LWVA) Charter Review...