by Clare Lynch in Features
Traffic on the main street of Amherst slowed to a crawl last Saturday as about 200 students from the Five College area marched down the street chanting, brandishing signs, pumping fists and waving flags. Breath clouding in the frigid air, the marchers shouted sentiments like "Free, free Palestine!" and "One, two, three, four, occupation nevermore!"
The group marched from the University of Massachusetts Haigis Mall to Amherst College to protest the recent Israeli invasion of Gaza and to show support for Palestine.
by Beth Cash in Features
When it is cold outside, I find that one of the best things in the world is a steaming, frothy mug of hot cocoa. The drink, if done correctly, is chocolate at its best, with perhaps the exception of the bar itself. With Valentine's Day approaching, students will almost certainly be stuffing their faces with Hershey products ? or in my case, Ballotin; is it weird that I get chocolates on Valentine's Day from my mother?
Why not wash it down with the best cup of cocoa this town has to offer? After all, a study at Cornell University showed that a mug of hot chocolate has more antioxidants than a cup of tea or glass of red wine.
by Sarah Billian in Features
If my thesaurus's inclusion of "schmuck" and "cockamamie" is any indication, it is safe to say that Yiddish has officially permeated the English language. From the workplace to the classroom, peppering one's speech with Yiddish catchphrases is becoming increasingly commonplace.
by Maggie Dodge in Features
In light of the recent economic decline, Smith organization Women and Financial Independence (WFI) is doing more than ever to educate and assist Smith students when it comes to finances. As Director Mahnaz Mahdavi explained, "the need for financial education cannot be any more" than it is now.
by Sophinna Signh and Kayla Ramsical in Features
I want to open up a retirement account. Where should I begin? What factors should I consider before I open an account?
It depends. There are many different ways to save for retirement, but the most common vehicles are retirement accounts, either employer-sponsored or through an account you open with a broker.
by Mariya Ivanova in Features
One more week of studying flies past, and it seems that the days blur together, leaving no trace behind. This coming week is a chance for you to do something worth remembering. How? Follow the romance around campus and you will end up participating in a colorful range of activities and events.
