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For the love of burlesque
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (632+ words) If you've ever seen the 2010 film "Burlesque" starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, chances are you have a pretty narrow viewpoint into what the art of burlesque dancing is truly all about. The film mainly depicts dancers who fit the mold…...
You should go to the movies
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (522+ words) There's a difference between finishing a great movie in a theater versus in your living room. The screens are huge; the only lights are those of the film and the sounds come at you from every angle. It's far more…...
UMass football reshapes defense with 2026 transfer class
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (981+ words) The Massachusetts football team added 14 defensive transfers and a long snapper to its roster this offseason as head coach Joe Harasymiak and his coaching staff prepare for a second season in the Mid-American Conference. The Minutemen lost 23 defenders from their…...
UMass Best Buddies fosters friendship for all
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (643+ words) On March 28, cheers echoed through Holdsworth Hall as members of the Best Buddies club at the University of Massachusetts took turns singing karaoke, with fellow club members applauding their performances. According to club members, this lively atmosphere is typical of…...
Minutewomen walk off Buffalo for first MAC series win in program history
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (675+ words) Thursday, April 9, 2026 This 5-4 victory in the second half of a Wednesday doubleheader, plus a 3-2 win on Tuesday, pushed UMass (13-22, 5-10 MAC) past the Bulls (18-22, 7-8 MAC). Buffalo's only win at Sortino Field came in a 21-4 trouncing, a defeat the home squad quickly…...
Rihanna's "Anti' and its impact, 10 years later
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (558+ words) It's strange to think that Rihanna's most recent studio album, "Anti" was released a decade ago. Upon its release in 2016, "Anti" broke the internet with its A-list collaborations and almost fully self-credited songwriting. Its longstanding cultural and musical relevance make…...
The value of mentorship
10+ hour ago (761+ words) If you told Susan Montgomery at the beginning of graduate school that her art would be presented alongside that of her professor at the University of Massachusetts, Richard Yarde, she might have found the idea unthinkable at the time. But…...
Lemonade," 10 years later
10+ hour ago (541+ words) On April 23, 2016, via surprise-drop, Beyonc" released "Lemonade" as a visual album. Supported by a film of the same name and an all-stadium world tour, the sonically diverse album explores themes of infidelity, black feminism, generational curses and African-American culture. "Sorry…...
A glimpse into the future Borowski-Carroll administration
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (831+ words) Michael Borowski, a sophomore studying public policy, and James Carroll, a junior triple major in kinesiology, Afro-American studies and bachelor's degree with individual concentration (BDIC), have been elected the University of Massachusetts Student Government Association (SGA) president and vice president…...
UMass baseball mercy ruled in Beanpot opener
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (562+ words) The Massachusetts baseball team lost the opening round of the Beanpot tournament to No. 23 Boston College 11-1. Brighton proved to be lively grounds for the Eagles" (23-11, Atlantic Coast 9-6) offense, as the home team ended the game in eight innings via the…...