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Blarney VS. Catalina Wine Mixer, A Full Review
As a student at UMass Amherst, Blarney Blowout is the event of the year. For College of the Holy Cross students, that event is the Catalina Wine Mixer. Both...
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My Love-Hate Relationship With Western Mass: Tales From a Local
Western Massachusetts receives its fair share of hate and criticism from people living in other parts of the state. Many deem the region irrelevant, and Easterners claim it “doesn’t...
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Want Affordable and Local Food? Try a UMass Farm Share
One of the best parts of fall is the start of the soup and cozy food season. However, it can be difficult to find the time to go grocery...
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Hungry? Visit these 6 Restaurants in the Amherst Area
As someone who comes from a very small town, whose “downtown area” consists of one gas station and a pizza shop that closes and reopens every five years, living...
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My First Time Experience At Garba
On October 21, I was fortunate enough to attend UMass Amherst’s Garbhangra for the very first time! Hosted by SASA (The South Asian Students Association), the organization enriched students’...
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In My Element: My Experience at Elements Spa in Amherst
Disclaimer: This article is not sponsored by Elements Hot Tub Spa. Visiting Elements Hot Tub Spa in Amherst is a form of self-care. Located on the PVTA 30 bus...
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Volunteering Can Change Your Life: A Love Letter To The Northampton Survival Center
This is essentially going to be a love letter to the Northampton Survival Center and the people I volunteer with, as well as all of our clients. Around a...
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The “ultimate guide” to all three amherst bars
Okay, whether you’re a fresh 21-year-old or you’re pushing 22, you’ve been hitting the bars in Amherst center. Every time I go out, it’s like a reunion. You get...
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Bored on a budget
Let’s be honest, we all know how boring Western Mass can get. We are all constantly on campus, and even if you do go out, you are spending money...
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All Aboard! Why the Amtrak Vermonter is my new BFF.
It was mid-afternoon on a Thursday when I boarded the Vermonter Amtrak train. I waited, sitting with my back to the freshly built wood railing, legs splayed in front...