Hundreds gathered in the Campus Center for k-pop performances and Korean cuisine By John Buday, Collegian CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2019 The University of Massachusetts Korean Students Association held its second Streets of Seoul festival in the Campus Center auditorium, offering Korean cuisines and live performances of k-pop, dance and even a martial arts demonstration with kendo swords.Continue reading “Streets of Seoul: Korean culture brought to life at UMass”
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Student activists demand Board of Trustees to recognize student debt crisis
‘I have no faith in your leadership.’ By Michael Connors and John Buday December 13, 2018 Several student activists from the University of Massachusetts rallied outside the Old Chapel on a frigid Thursday morning, calling for the Board of Trustees to freeze increasing student tuition rates and fees for future academic years. The event held by the Center forContinue reading “Student activists demand Board of Trustees to recognize student debt crisis”
Fourth annual ‘Northampton Book and Book Arts Fair’ takes walk through history
Historical artwork featured as well By John Buday, Collegian CorrespondentDecember 3, 2018 More than 30 antiquarian book vendors and artists ventured to Smith College in Northampton for the fourth annual Northampton Book and Book Arts Fair, bringing not only their favorite literature and artwork, but reminders of history. Printers, papermakers, designers and collectors from as farContinue reading “Fourth annual ‘Northampton Book and Book Arts Fair’ takes walk through history”
New sustainability monster makes its home in Blue Wall Cafe
Sustainability monster does not want your garbage By John BudayNovember 26, 2018 A monster has appeared from the depths of the Blue Wall Cafe, and it hungers for more responsible waste management. The sculpture, which was put on display last month, was designed by University of Massachusetts sophomore Leif Lindholm. Composed of to-go containers on theContinue reading “New sustainability monster makes its home in Blue Wall Cafe”
Lt. Governor candidates debate for the first and final time ahead of upcoming election
Election will be held on Nov. 6 By John BudayOctober 31, 2018 In the Lieutenant Governor debate, incumbent Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and challenger Quentin Palfrey discussed a range of topics from gun control, to immigration, to healthcare, to sexual abuse and beyond. Both candidates talked their policies; however, Palfrey focused more on criticizing his opponentContinue reading “Lt. Governor candidates debate for the first and final time ahead of upcoming election”
Lt. Gov. nominee Palfrey looking for large student turn out in upcoming election
Quentin Palfrey talks ‘one of the most important elections’ By John Buday, Collegian CorrespondentOctober 26, 2018 Ahead of the Massachusetts gubernatorial election on Nov. 6, Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Quentin Palfrey wants University of Massachusetts students to turn out for what he calls “one of the most important elections in our lifetime.” Running alongside governorContinue reading “Lt. Gov. nominee Palfrey looking for large student turn out in upcoming election”
Outside the classroom: a look at the UMass History Club
Teaching history through fun By John Buday, Collegian StaffOctober 22, 2018 The University of Massachusetts History Club has retained a weekly presence on campus since its inception in 2007, steadily growing over time in both size and reach. Former Vice President and Public Relations head Purple Rathburn described the club’s humble beginning after it was charteredContinue reading “Outside the classroom: a look at the UMass History Club”
Original Berkshire late-night returns for Friday and Saturday nights
Reversion follows student outcry By John Buday, Collegian CorrespondentSeptember 27, 2018 Berkshire Dining Commons has reverted back to its original late-night service for Fridays and Saturdays, bringing an end to the Grab n’ Go service offered in its place at the Night Owl Cafe. The director of residential dining services auxiliary enterprises, Garett DiStefano, confirmed theContinue reading “Original Berkshire late-night returns for Friday and Saturday nights”
Amherst’s Freedom Café serves up coffee and a means for change
The café has raised $45,000 to fight human trafficking in India By John Buday, Collegian CorrespondentSeptember 17, 2018 Since opening in 2013, Freedom Café, a volunteer-operated coffee shop in Amherst, has raised approximately $45,000 and counting, with every dollar going toward fighting against human trafficking in India. Dan Johnson, the café’s manager and co-founder, explained thatContinue reading “Amherst’s Freedom Café serves up coffee and a means for change”
‘Super Smash Bros.’ for the Nintendo Switch: known information and predictions
Newest ‘Super Smash Bros.’ video game release By John Buday, Collegian StaffMarch 26, 2018 As an avid fan of video games since early childhood, there’s nothing quite like hearing the announcement of an upcoming title in one of your favorite franchises. That said, this month’s reveal of “Super Smash Bros.” for the Nintendo Switch shook meContinue reading “‘Super Smash Bros.’ for the Nintendo Switch: known information and predictions”
John Buday: Digital Storytelling 