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Letter: The Green New Deal is more radical than you think

To the Editor, The Massachusetts Daily Collegian recently published a column by Matt Berg which intended to clarify some of the misunderstandings behind the Green New Deal Resolution. Though I...

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Letter: Attend the 84th Bay State Livestock Classic on Saturday

Editor’s note: As of April 4, this event has been cancelled. To the Editor, I would like to invite all University of Massachusetts students and staff, in addition to members of the surrounding...

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Letter: Will UMass support viewpoint diversity or political propaganda?

On May 4, a panel entitled “Not Backing Down: Israel, Free Speech, and the Battle for Palestinian Human Rights” will be held at the University of Massachusetts. This panel, which was organized by the...

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Earth Day: Letter: Calling Congress is free

As a queer single mom, social justice has always been important to me. Environmental justice, though, was off my radar. I didn’t grow up with a recycling an environmentally-conscious family. When I...

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Letter: A sociologist goes to science camp

To the Editor: Last month I had the pleasure of attending the American Association for the Advancement of Science(AAAS) 2019 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop in Washington...

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Letter: Chancellor Subbaswamy, give UMass a program in genomics

Dear Chancellor Subbaswamy, It’s been a great four years here at the University of Massachusetts. Compared to when I first entered the University, our school’s reputation as an academic institution has...

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Letter: We must address food insecurity at UMass

When you think of the University of Massachusetts, what do you think of? The school with the No. 1 dining in the country? Lobster and steak on Halloween? Food trucks that travel around campus, catering...

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Letter: Keep North Village intact

The former Mayor of Taipei City, an alum of the University of Massachusetts,  came back to visit in 2017 and we had a great dinner at Judie’s, one of his favorite restaurants in the town. Mayor Hao...

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Letter: Planning for a zero carbon and climate resilient future

There is a global climate strike happening right now. A social movement of this sort, focused on immediate action, is what we need to transition from fossil fuels to ensure a livable planet and create...

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Letter: Fighting anti-Semitism with hate isn’t working

On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 24, swastikas were discovered in three academic buildings on the Smith College campus. Smith’s President Kathleen McCartney condemned the act promptly, but Smith...

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Letter: Women should be more involved in politics

As the presidential election approaches, it becomes more interesting to see women’s role in the politics of our nation. With only a short history in our country’s politics, only gaining suffrage 100...

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Use your quarantine time to save the bees

Dear Editor, For many people, the struggle to find things to do during the coronavirus epidemic while remaining socially isolated has been a test like no other. However, remaining socially isolated...

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격리 기간 동안 벌들을 구하는 방법

편집자님께,   유행성 코로나바이러스로 사회적 격리 기간을 가지는 동안 할 일을 찾는 것은 많은 사람들에게 어려움을 주고 있습니다. 하지만, 사회적 격리라 함은 곧 봄이 오는 시기에 굳이 실내에만 있어야 한다는 뜻은 아닙니다. 직장과 학교와는 거리를 두는 이 시기에도 세상을 바꾸고 억눌린 에너지를 소비할 수 있는 많은 변화들을 일으킬 수 있습니다. 그 중 한...

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Utilisez votre temps en quarantaine pour sauver les abeilles

Cher rédacteur, Pour beaucoup de personnes, la lutte afin de trouver des choses à faire pendant l’épidémie de coronavirus tout en restant socialement isolé n’est pas un test comme les autres....

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Editorial: The Collegian in the age of COVID-19

To our readers and community: As the world around us has become increasingly uncertain, with a global pandemic seemingly evolving day-by-day and hour-by-hour, it’s never been more important for our...

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Letter: Voting processes must adapt for the coronavirus

Currently the world is dealing with a pandemic, the likes of which most people have not experienced. The coronavirus is completely changing how we interact in our society and experts aren’t sure when...

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Letter: UMass’ reopening plan endangers RAs and PMs

Being a Resident Assistant or Peer Mentor is a true honor. In our roles as RAs and PMs over the years, we have built meaningful relationships with dozens of residents and fostered living-learning...

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Letter: A new way forward for UMass

Recently, the University of Massachusetts dramatically altered its reopening plan to create safer campus conditions. Fewer than 1,500 students will be on campus, they will live in dorms with HVAC...

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유매스가 새롭게 나아가야 할 방향

최근 유매스는 더 안전한 캠퍼스 환경을 위해 이번 가을학기 재개 계획을 급히 조정했다. 1,500명도 되지않는 학생들은 난방 조절이 가능하고 통기성이 좋은 캠퍼스 내 기숙사에 살게되며, 주 2회 코로나바이러스 검사를 받게된다. 학생 사감(Resident Assistant, 이하 RA) 및 학생 멘토 Peer Mentor(Peer Mentor, 이하 PM)...

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Letter: It’s time to revive the UMass yearbook

Like many University of Massachusetts students, I have a preferred study spot when I’m on campus. Mine happens to be the W.E.B. Du Bois Library – 20th floor, to be precise.  It’s a compromise: high...

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