A heavy fire broke out at the Presidential Apartments in Amherst Saturday night causing severe damage, tenants from four apartment units have been displaced since.
With seven goals in the first 16 minutes of play by the five-time defending national champions, UMass was in a constant catch-up role against Northwestern on Saturday. The Minutewomen put some pressure on later in the game, but the deficit was too much as they fell 18-6.
Four Boston College goals in the first period led to an early exit for much of the sellout crowd at the Mullins Center as the Eagles found their way to a 7-1 win over the Minutemen Friday night. The win also propelled BC into sole possession of second place in the Hockey East.
The University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester has announced it is starting a new initiative, the Medical Scholars Pathway Program, which will offer direct admission to 12 talented minority undergraduates if they agree to attend one of the UMass campuses for their undergraduate studies.
In a significant game affecting Hockey East standings, the Massachusetts hockey team hosts Boston College at the Mullins Center Friday night. The Minutemen and the Eagles meet for the second time this season, with BC claiming a 3-1 win on Dec. 4 in Amherst on the first occasion.
By: David Brinch | February 08, 2010
Brian Flynn scored two goals in a 6-3 victory over UNH, while fans of Hockey East can now vote interactively for the All-Decade team. UMass-Lowell had a big third period to beat Merrmiack 3-1.
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By: Dave Coffey | February 08, 2010
Dave Coffey believes that in our modern society, some people still hold to outdated beliefs, and no one says a thing about it.
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By: Elizabeth Murphy | February 08, 2010
It’s not new knowledge that plagiarism is a growing problem in academia, but a study released last week may prove that plagiarism can be reduced through education, rather than through fear of repercussions.
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By: David Brinch | February 08, 2010
Dayton upset second-ranked Xavier Saturady with a 90-65 victory, while Fordham narrowly upset Charlotte and Samari Spears, who scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while being named A-10 Player of the Week.
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By: Herb Scribner | February 08, 2010
Behind strong performances from senior captain Alec Goolsby and junior Danny Arnao, the Minutemen won the NECHA West Division with victories over Westfield State and Keene.
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By: Collegian News Staff | February 08, 2010
Biographies on the four candidates for vice chancellor of student affairs and campus life: Jean Kim, Margaret Jablonski, Michael R. Laliberte and Kevin E. Charles.
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By: Collegian News Staff | February 08, 2010
Events taking place around the UMass community from Feb. 7 to Feb. 13
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By: Collegian News Staff | February 08, 2010
This week will bring a host of career fairs to the University of Massachusetts. Today is the Asian Latino African Native American (ALANA) career fair, which will be held in the Student Union ballroom from 1 to 5 p.m.
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By: Matthew Harrison | February 08, 2010
Cirque Dreams Illumination performed at the Mullins Center on Sunday night as part of Broadway in Amherst.
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By: Chris Shores | February 07, 2010
The vice chancellor of student affairs and campus life position is down to four finalists: Jean Kim, Kevin E. Charles, Margaret A. Jablonski and Michael R. Laliberte.
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