UMass Standout Lacrosse Player Dies ‘Unexpectedly’ at 19
The University of Massachusetts and the UMass lacrosse team are mourning the loss of a star lacrosse player who died “unexpectedly” at the age of 19.
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Report: College Democrats Resign After Attempts to Sink Alex Morse Campaign
At least two leaders within the College Democrats of Massachusetts have reportedly resigned after leaked documents revealed the students’ attempts to thwart the campaign of Mayor Alex Morse (D), who is challenging Rep. Richard Neal (D) in the state’s First Congressional District primary race.
The Intercept: College Dems ‘Engineered’ Claims that Candidate Had Sexual Contact with Students
Chapters of the College Democrats in the state of Massachusetts accused Democratic congressional candidate Alex Morse of using his position of influence to engage in romantic relationships with college students. The Intercept reports that members of the College Democrats had planned to target Morse’s campaign with the release of these accusations as early as last October.
UMass Speaker Asks Students to Destroy Their Internal ‘Whiteness’
A guest speaker at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, will ask students to reflect on their internal “whiteness” during an event scheduled for Tuesday evening.
UMass Prof. Placed on Leave After Showing Hitler Parody Video
University of Massachusetts, Amherst accounting professor Catherine Lowry was placed on leave over her decision to show her class a Hitler parody video, a frequently used meme format on social media. Now, the university is refusing to comment on whether or not Lowry will be reinstated.
University of Massachusetts Student Group to Conservatives: ‘You Have Been Warned’
A University of Massachusetts Amherst student group organized a walkout protest on Wednesday, condemning “fascists, right-wing trolls, conservative apologists, etc.” and labeled conservatives “the enemy.”
Scientists Invent Smartphone App to Prevent Food Poisoning
Scientists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, have invented a smartphone device that could help to prevent food poisoning.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Deploys Care Bears to Comfort Stressed Students
A bulletin board at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, utilizes the popular children’s characters, the Care Bears, to comfort stressed-out students.
Roy Moore Challenger Doug Jones Pushing ACORN Pet Project Known for Devastating Workers, Small Businesses
NEW YORK– Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate for December’s Senate special election in Alabama, is pushing a living wage scheme for the state and country that has a history of hurting small businesses, negatively impacting local economies and decreasing employment opportunities for low income workers.
Elizabeth Warren: ‘We Need a Justice Department Not an Obstruction of Justice Department’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) used her time at the podium giving a commencement speech at the University of Massachusetts Amherst to slam the Trump administration and Attorney General Jeff Sessions regarding President Donald’s Trump decision to fire James Comey as FBI director and the Department of Justice’s effort to replace him.
Sen. Vitter: State Dept Reinterpreted Law by Allowing Iranians to Study Nuclear Engineering at US Universities
Louisiana U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R) says the State Department has reversed its interpretation of a law that would ban Iranian students from studying advanced courses in the United States with content related to the development of nuclear capabilities.
UMass Amherst Reverses Policy Banning Iranian Students in Nuclear Science Programs
The University of Massachusetts Amherst has reversed its recently announced policy of banning foreign students from Iran who wish to enroll in advanced graduate courses with content related to the development of nuclear capabilities.
