Amherst Badminton Brings Eight Colleges Together for Invitational
Managing Sports Editor Helena Henson ’28 recaps the second annual Amherst Invitational badminton tournament, which brought together eight collegiate teams on Oct. 10.
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Hotel UMass Linked to Cocaine Trafficking Scheme
Lamar Cook, deputy director for Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, was arrested on Oct. 28 for his involvement in trafficking cocaine through Hotel UMass and the State Office building in Springfield. Authorities confiscated more than 21,000 grams of cocaine.
Five UMass International Students’ Visas Revoked
In a statement written to UMass Amherst students, Chancellor Javier Reyes alerted the campus community that five international students’ visas had been revoked by the federal government but maintained that the university did not play any role in the administration’s actions.
Over 130 Arrested During UMass Encampment
Police declared an unlawful assembly, tearing down tents and pushing protesters to the ground at the encampment on May 7.
Track and Field Starts Season Strong Against DI Schools
The men’s and women’s track and field teams took the 10-minute drive to cross-town foe UMass to open their outdoor season. The team built on their strong indoor season, accumulating amazing individual finishes, while being the only Division III school in attendance.
Covid Vaccinations Mandated for Students Returning in Fall 2021
The college will require all students to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
before returning to campus for the Fall 2021 semester, the President’s Office
announced on Friday, April 23. In the letter addressed to students, faculty and
staff, President Biddy Martin relayed that more information will follow
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