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UMass chancellor says he had few options beyond calling in police after demonstrators violated policies
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts chancellor told the Faculty Senate that calling in police to break up an encampment and arrest 134 pro-Palestinian demonstrators May 7 was a last resort after the group failed to follow campus policies. The Faculty Senate met Tuesday to discuss last week’s demonstration...
UMass students speak out on protests disrupting college graduations across the country
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - UMass-Amherst preparing for commencement weekend amid pro-Palestinian protests disrupting college graduations around the country. Western Mass News spoke with several UMass Amherst students picking up their caps and gowns on Monday and we heard mixed reaction to what’s been happening at other college graduations when it comes to protests.
Ya-Ping Douglass advocates strongly for causes she believes in
MassLive recently asked readers to identify people who are leaders from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community throughout the state, working to make a difference in politics, education, business, the arts or another area of interest. Profiles of these leaders will be published through AAPI Heritage Month in...
Curtis takeover: Who is the High School Athlete of the Week?
Last week, readers voted Carlee Rich of Quabbin girls tennis The Gardner News Athlete of the Week, with 67.05% of the vote. Rich earned a spot on the poll for her singles performances, winning four times last week against Worcester South, Gardner, North Middlesex and Clinton. Behind her was Gardner...
Amazon delivery driver commended for aiding hit-and-run investigation in Rutland, MA
RUTLAND, MA — An Amazon delivery driver received a letter of commendation from the Rutland Police Department for her quick action during a hit-and-run incident on April 17. Lesleigh Nydam of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was in the middle of her delivery route when she witnessed a vehicle strike a pedestrian.
Baseball Game Preview: Ludlow Hits the Road
Ludlow has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Amherst-Pelham Regional Hurricanes at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
2 Middlesex County Students Named US Presidential Scholars
The names of the scholars were announced on Thursday, May 9 by the US Department of Education as part of the 2024 US Presidential Scholars program, which recognizes excellence in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. Honorees are chosen by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars,...
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