Man received pot in the mail: Police
Apr 24Amherst police have arrested a man who they say they caught receiving a marijuana shipment through the mail. »
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Earth Day celebrated across W Mass.
Apr 22Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd. Hundreds of UMass students will be hosting a campus clean-up day in Amherst. »
Anti-bullying film playing in Amherst
Apr 20The movie "Bully" has gained nationwide attention for shining a light on the lives of bullied kids. »
Rape causes concern on UMass campus
Apr 20Students and visitors of UMass Amherst are on edge after an alleged rape outside of the Mullins Center Saturday night. »
Hundreds trash Puffer's Pond
Apr 19More than 500 students took over Puffer's Pond in Amherst on Monday leaving behind a trashed beach. »
UMass falcons get live webcam
Apr 17A pair of Peregrine Falcons that have been nesting on the roof of W.E.B. Du Bois Library at UMass Amherst for the past ten years, now have their own live webcam. »
Fatal motorcycle accident on Route 116
Apr 14A 24-year-old motorcyclist from Amherst was killed early Saturday morning on Route 116 in the town of Hadley. »
Fishing season begins at Quabbin
Apr 14Temperatures in the 70s were a perfect start to the fishing season at the Quabbin reservoir in Pelham. »
UMass journalism Prof. Ziff has died
Apr 10Howard M. Ziff, professor emeritus of journalism at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a veteran Chicago newsman, died Tuesday, his son said. He was 81. »
Mild temps mean more parties in Amherst
Apr 03The unseasonable temperatures have allowed more students to get together for weekend parties. »
UMass Chancellor-Elect visit campus
Apr 03UMass Amherst's chancellor-elect visited the campus on Monday afternoon for the first time since his appointment. »
UMass "Phallacies" men against violence
Mar 01A group of UMass Amherst students are leading efforts to end violence against women. »
UMass, Amherst makes national ranking
Jan 05Four New England schools are among 100 public colleges and universities offering quality education at an affordable price. »
UMass, Brazil agricultural agreement
Dec 06Agricultural researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst are strengthening ties with their Brazilian counterparts as part of an agreement announced by Gov. Deval Patrick. »
