Voters to determine future of Massachusetts marijuana legalization
BY ABBY BAKER '19
On Nov. 8, Massachusetts voters will not only cast their votes for president, but will also vote for or against the legalization of marijuana for individuals over the age of 21 within the state. Question 4 on the ballot will also include an opportunity for Massachusetts residents to vote for or against increasing the number of charter schools in the state.
Age for purchasing tobacco in Northampton raised to 21
Smith College constructs new main entrance gate
Hampshire will rely 100 percent on solar energy
New Amherst bylaw to do away with plastic bags starting January
First year student mailboxes to move from Blanchard to Auxiliary
BY HANNAH ROACH '17
This academic school year has already featured several significant changes to daily life on campus. Mail is no exception — the mail collection system is moving from Blanchard Campus Center to Auxiliary Services. The first year class now receives all their mail from inside Auxiliary Services, packages and letters alike.
Harambe jokes spark dialogue on UMass Amherst campus
BY ABBY BAKER '19
The University of Massachusetts Amherst received a deluge of criticism on Tuesday for banning Harambe jokes, apparently due to concerns that the jokes would be interpreted as “micro-aggressions” towards African-American students. Several blogs and websites accused the university of displaying the censorship and over-political correctness that, many have argued, plagues colleges and universities nationwide.
