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21 people arraigned in court linked to pro-Palestinian protest at UMass, DA says
The Republican· 1 day agoTwenty-one people were arraigned Monday in connection with a pro-Palestinian encampment established...
UMass undergrads call for Chancellor Javier Reyes’ resignation; grad speaker Colson Whitehead pulls...
The Republican· 5 days agoA new chancellor’s decision this week to send police to clear a student protest at the University of...
‘Significant police presence' in Bridgewater related to firearms, drug investigations, source says
NBC Boston· 7 days agoBridgewater police said in a social media post shortly after 7 a.m. that the investigation is...
UMass Amherst commencement speaker Colson Whitehead pulls out after campus protest arrests
WAMC Northeast Public Radio· 5 days agoPulitzer-prize winning author Colson Whitehead announced he'll withdraw as this year’s commencement speaker, citing the arrests of more than 130 people on campus earlier this week. Posting on ...
Professor sues Meta to allow release of feed-killing tool for Facebook
Ars Technica· 6 days agoEthan Zuckerman wants to release a tool that would allow Facebook users to control what appears in their newsfeeds. The tool is nearly ready to be released, Zuckerman told ...
UMass criticized for breaking up protest
The Eagle-Tribune· 6 days agoThe University of Massachusetts is facing criticism for its decision to forcibly break up a pro-Palestinian encampment at its Amherst campus that led to the arrest of more ...
Colson Whitehead Pulls Out as UMass Commencement Speaker
The Daily Beast· 5 days agoThe two-time Pulitzer Prize winner said he’d made the decision after police were called in by...
These are the 5 graduations most likely to be disrupted by protests in Mass.
The Republican· 5 days agoEditor’s note: This article was updated to reflect Colson Whitehead’s decision to withdraw as...
Springfield Chamber Players Return To Longmeadow Adult Center For Free Outdoor Concert
Broadway World· 2 days agoThe Springfield Chamber Players will return to the Longmeadow Adult Center with a free performance...
UMass commencement speaker cancels; Police break up MIT encampment
WCAX-TV Vermont· 5 days agoPulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead has pulled out of giving the commencement address at...
