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  • Amherst Life Restaurant of the Semester Award!

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    This semester (yes, this is how we divide life in the town with one industry -- college) the best restaurant award goes to, hands down, Chicharrón Restaurant in Springfield, MA. We know: for all of your Amherst/Noho-ites, it is a ride, but you won't regret it.

    Chicharrón Restaurant' [...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 11:19am EST
    by The Crew

  • UMass Health Services: Not Diagnosing Swine Flu?

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    People, UMass-Amherst's Heath Services Center is not diagnosing students with Swine Flu nor are they keeping track of the numbers of students with swine flu... They don't seem to think that knowing/having the number of students with swine flu matters. We find this troubling. More troubling is the fact that' [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 3:43am EST
    by The Crew

  • Lincoln Street Closes, Still no Parking

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    Um, excuse us, but did the town vote to SHUT DOWN the entryway from Lincoln Ave. onto the UMass Campus? For the first few weeks of school, barricades were set up, police were patrolling and ticketing anyone who tried to go around the barricades, traffic was altered, and all of [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 3:35am EST
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  • Moti Restaurant

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    Well, we don't want to boast, but it does look like the owners of Moti saw our business prospects in Amherst posting (along with two new taxi companies) and they are doing very well. The moral of the story: if Amherst Life calls for a new business in town, one' [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 3:30am EST
    by The Crew

  • Business Folk: Free tips!

    Number of comments: 6
    OK, you might ask, "what's in it for you?" Our response: a more dynamic town and more places for the non-binge drinking inclined. So, for what it's worth, we'd like to give entrepreneurs a few tips:

    In Amherst, one kind of business thrives: the cafe/restaurant. Yes, that is it.' [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 11:51am EDT
    by The Crew

  • Holyoke PVTA!

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    We would like to propose an express bus route from Holyoke Center (not the mall) to UMass-Amherst. There are thousands of students and faculty-members who live in Holyoke and commute to Amherst, and Holyoke is the only affordable place to live in the area. You open a bus route, Holyoke [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 11:45am EDT
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  • Cultural Bazaar in Amherst

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    Could someone please explain what does not count for "indigenous" cultural objects, please? We went to the bazaar, and (though many folks came in the interest of cross-cultural exchange), there were some vendors selling mass-produced products. So, is a factory-produced mask an "indigenous" cultural representation. Probably. But that forces the [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 11:42am EDT
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  • Unethical landlords!

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    Ok, this is not the space to trash your landlord! This is the space, however, to get even! If your landlord has been unethical and you have the documentation to prove it, post your case and let the public know! We do not want made-up stories! We want real cases [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 11:38am EDT
    by The Crew

  • Translating architectural forms: more for you housing seekers!

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    This is another piece of advice that international students and folks from warmer climes often forget to consider....

    If you are interested in a 1st floor apartment (ground floor) always ask if there is a basement or if the apartment is right on the cold earth! If you have [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 11:33am EDT
    by The Crew

  • Housing in Amherst

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    We know... the UMass housing page is down and now you are limited to "craigslist western mass." But that makes the search a little easier, and hopefully the people who post on UMass will realize that a "vacant" 1-bedroom apartment is not a room in a private home! We are [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 11:23am EDT
    by The Crew

  • Jason Vassell Meeting Tomorrow

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    This just in...

    We are writing to remind you of the community-wide organizing meeting that
    is taking place tomorrow, Monday, November 24th, at 6 PM. It will be held in
    the lower level meeting room of the Bangs Community Center. The Bangs
    Community Center is located at 70 Boltwood [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2008, 10:49pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Art Exhibit at UMass -- "In Other's Words"

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    An interesting exhibit by students at UMass-Amherst.

    "The Student Union Art Gallery, located in the Student Union Building at UMass Amherst, presents "In Other's Words," curated by farm members Susie Nielsen, Claudia Middendorf, and Christine Gallagher. The exhibition is about the power and reinvention of language, defined as a'" [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2008, 1:46pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Bush Risks Endangered Animals

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    This just in from Yahoo news: "Animals and plants in danger of becoming extinct could lose the protection of government experts who make sure that dams, highways and other projects don't pose a threat, under a regulation the Bush administration is set to put in place before President-elect Obama can'" [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2008, 9:26pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Jason Vassell Trail

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    Northampton, MA -- A crowd of approximately 80 students, professors, community activists and members rallied outside of the Northampton District Attorney's office in support of Jason Vassell, who will face trial for events that occurred last February when he was attacked by two white men at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.' [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2008, 7:48pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Rally for Jason Vassell

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    TODAY: JASON FACES A MAXIMUM OF 3O YEARS IN PRISON, BOWES FACES A MAXIMUM OF 1.5 YEARS AND BOSSE FACES YEARS

    *COME MARCH WITH US TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TODAY*

    On Wednesday, November 19, at 3:30pm,
    we will be meeting with supporters of Justice for' [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2008, 10:31am EST
    by The Crew

  • We're back!

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    It's been a while, but we read a post on the (UMass Journalism blog and were inspired to get back at it! Thanks!

    So, first thing: YES WE CAN!!!! Amherst cars were beeping, people were running in the streets, a whole crew from Amherst College rushed the center' [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2008, 2:34am EST
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  • Welcome Back Students!!!

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    We just wanted to welcome back students and families to the area. The town is in full-transition and it is exciting to see!

    We also wanted to remind folks to buy local! You think you might save by shopping for back-to-school stuff at Walmart, Target, CVS, and Staples, but [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2008, 12:56pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • Music Festival in Holyoke! Saturday the 23rd!

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    This is going to be a great event! Check it out in Holyoke, only a 20 minute ride from Amherst!

    2nd Annual Pioneer Valley Latin Jazz Festival

    "Saturday, August 23, 2008 • 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
    La Finca
    24 Jones Ferry Road/Main Street
    Holyoke, MA
    Handicap" [...]
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    Posted: August 19, 2008, 5:05pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • Tourism Boom in Amherst?

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    Our writers have been around for quite some time now and never have we seen such an active summer in Amherst. Gas prices leading to more local vacation trips? Better marketing of Amherst sites, Amherst things to do, Amherst culture? Eco-friendly business ventures? What is it? We want to know!! [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2008, 1:01pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • Best Massage in Amherst, MA

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    This just in... We have reports of a thriving little massage center run by Susan Zarchin, right here in Amherst and close enough to the center of town to go for a nice walk down the hill -- a meander down historic Main street and you'll be there in 10' [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2008, 12:07pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • Amherst's Center for Cross Cultural Study

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    Who knew that there was such a thing called the “Center for Cross-Cultural Study” right here in Amherst, MA? Yes, there is indeed, and they offer study abroad programs in Spain and Argentina. But why does the community not know about the center? Perhaps because the center does not actively [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2008, 4:56pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • Baku's African Restaurant :: Amherst

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    Occasionally we are so impressed by a local restaurant that the Amherst Life Crew cannot escape the temptation to write about it. This time, our topic is Baku's African Restaurant, owned by Pat Ononibaku and located in the center of Amherst (check out the website for specifics: http://www.bakusafricanrestaurant.com/). And she' [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2008, 1:53pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • UMass Abuses its Email System (again)

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    This morning the following email was sent out to what appears to be every graduate and undergraduate student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst:

    May 28, 2008

    OFFER ENDING NEXT FRIDAY

    This is your last chance to take advantage of the 20% discount available for the new [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2008, 10:11am EDT
    by The Crew

  • Best Summer Spanish Course Around!!!

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    Here's your chance to take a course with one of the top language instructors from the UMass Languages. Literatures, and Cultures Department. It is run through Continuing Education at UMass-Amherst.

    Learn Spanish and have fun!
    Intermediate Spanish I

    The Spanish instructor, Carmen Cosme, is
    promising' [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 8:18pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • Things to do in Amherst

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    If you are here for the summer or passing through, here is a list of things to do:

    --Robert Frost Trail
    --Emily Dickinson Museum
    --Amherst Historical Society
    --Take the Bike Trail to the Connecticut River
    --Jazz on Thursday's at Amherst Coffee
    --Tuesday Night Salsa, Merengue, Bachata at the Iron' [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 8:14pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • Islam in Amherst

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    Seeking the Face of Islam in Amherst
    by Niina Heikkinen

    Sometimes I wonder if I have an FBI file. I wonder if someone monitors my phone and Internet conversations to evaluate how I as a female, 20 year old Catholic college student could be a threat to this nation. [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 8:05pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • Tai Chi in Amherst!

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    inner arts
    Tai Chi
    Internal Kung Fu for Health & Self-Defense
    with Jeff Felberbaum

    Ongoing classes in Amherst & Hadley
    Group & private instruction
    Discount for UMass students & employees.
    Sliding scale available

    (413) 210-0999
    www.innerartstaichi.com

    inner peace inner strength vibrant [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 8:00pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • A need for smaller shuttles in Amherst

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    We've been away for some time now, but Amherst Life is back and writing. Today's post is about the need for more local transportation: shuttles, affordable taxis, and carpool boards. We need it. Gas is about to hit $4/gallon and will go up during the summer, we are contaminating our [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 7:47pm EDT
    by The Crew

  • Words Can Trigger Change: Reader's Comments on Racism

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    We'd like to thank one of our reader's for the following comment:


    "I am glad to see that SOMEONE is putting this incident into perspective, citing all the reasons why self-defense is normal, particularly in an environment such as this one. Racism is rampant on campus(es) and" [...]
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    Posted: March 02, 2008, 5:16pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Video Shot in South Africa: Racist Acts on the Rise

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    In the Bluewall Cafeteria at UMass-Amherst several white students laughed when the South Africa story was covered on the wide-screen TV in the eating area:

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7268519.stm

    What motivated the students to laugh? We can't really say. Ignorace, surely. Lack of an ability to place oneself in the shoes' [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2008, 1:54pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Is UMass providing enough information to students?

    Number of comments: 3
    Yesterday, someone left a "threatening" note (graffiti?) in a men's room in Bartlett Hall. Classes continued on and people were urged to report "suspicious behaviour."

    Today, another "update" was posted on the umass.edu webpage:

    "Alert: This is a follow-up to the campus alert issued Wednesday regarding the'" [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2008, 1:38pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Vigil for Jason Vassell Tonight in Southwest (UMASS)

    Number of comments: 12
    Last post we re-framed the UMass hate crime/attack/stabbing incident from the perspective of Jason Vassell:

    two white men kick in Mr. Vassell's window, insult him, verbally threaten him, call him "nigger", and break into his building. They proceed to beat him and break his nose. These are two' [...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2008, 8:17am EST
    by The Crew

  • Mr. Jason Vassell: Student Stabbed at UMass

    Number of comments: 15
    Amherst, MA -- We would like to re-frame this public, online discussion around the hate crimes that ocurred at UMass on February 3rd, 2008 and not the names/concepts that legal system uses (they become the default/norm terms that mainstream media uses to report the incident). We want to put YOU, [...]
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    Posted: February 24, 2008, 9:15am EST
    by The Crew

  • Hate Crimes at UMass: What you can do

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    This was just posted on the ipetitions.com website by a group of UMass students and professors. You can sign the petition by going to the site:
    http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/justiceforjason/

    "On Sunday, February 3, 2008, Jason Vassell, a twenty-three year old African American student at the University of Massachusetts, was arrested and" [...]
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    Posted: February 16, 2008, 9:15pm EST
    by The Crew

  • UMass-Amherst Stabbing

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    Due to the pending trial we have decided to remove all posts regarding the recent stabbing of a UMass student. We will re-post and continue to cover the incident at a later time.Life in Amherst [...]
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    Posted: February 09, 2008, 11:58am EST
    by The Crew

  • More on UMass Amherst Stabbing

    From the Office of News and Information at UMass-Amherst:

    UMass police say a racial dispute preceded an incident on Feb. 3 at MacKimmie residence hall where UMass student Jason W. Vassell, 23, of Boston, allegedly stabbed two men, John Bowes, 20, of Hancock, N.H., and Jonathan Bosse, 19, of [...]
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    Posted: February 08, 2008, 2:35pm EST
    by The Crew

  • UMass-Amherst Stabbing

    Amherst Life has confirmed the story that was posted below. On the UMass webapage, the following article was posted:

    "AMHERST, Mass. A Hancock, N.H., man will be charged for his alleged involvement in a disturbance at MacKimmie residence hall at the University of Massachusetts Amherst that occurred on [...]
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    Posted: February 08, 2008, 2:24pm EST
    by The Crew

  • UMass Hate Crimes

    Amherst, MA -- The word on the street (the UMass Daily Collegian has been silenced again and we are in the process of confirming the details) is that an African-American sudent from UMass-Amherst was the victim of a racially motivated attack. The events, which have not yet been confirmed by [...]
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    Posted: February 08, 2008, 1:59pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Fun Fundraiser for Local Soup Kitchen (with great food and music!)

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    We just received this email, originally written by Hwei-ling Greeney (the town's incredibly active selectoboard member!), from one of our readers. A great cause, a great dinner, and they have even organized a concert! A fundraiser at its finest! We plan on attending!

    "The question of eat or heat [...]
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    Posted: February 06, 2008, 1:28pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Multicultural Film Festival in Amherst!

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    It's back! The multicultural film festival will begin on Feb. 6th. Check the folling link for more details: http://umass.edu/umhome/events/articles/71249.php

    And feel free to comment on any of the films that you see!Life in Amherst [...]
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    Posted: February 03, 2008, 12:00pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Cab Fares in Amherst

    Number of comments: 1
    Last night we called a local taxi company and asked how much it would cost to get a cab from Amherst center to Hadley, MA (specifically to Mi Tierra restaurant -- a great local restaurant!). The resonse: "it won't be more than $50." "No, no, Hadley with an 'H', not [...]
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    Posted: February 02, 2008, 5:40pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Wealth Gaps, "Predatory Lending Schemes", and a Housing Crisis (Glen Ford)

    Number of comments: 2
    The following article by Glen Ford looks deeply at innequality and
    offers a dynamic lens on lending schemes that have devasted communities
    throughout the country. How do these trends play out in Amherst?

    By Glen Ford
    Black Agenda Radio
    January 24, 2008
    http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/012308LA.shtml [...]
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    Posted: February 02, 2008, 5:29pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Scientists create 'no-tears' onions

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    Apparently, a group of scientists from New Zeland and Japan have deeme it necessary to develop a line on onions that, when sliced, do not make us "cry." One hormonal alteration and books like "Como agua para chocolate" become "dated." (it was the tears that fell into the food that [...]
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    Posted: February 02, 2008, 8:52am EST
    by The Crew

  • Canada's first Afrocentric public school: One step forward

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    "A decision to create the first Afrocentric, or black-focused school funded by taxpayers in Canada's biggest city has sparked a heated debate." The aim would be to "use the the sources and knowledge and experiences of peoples of African descent as an integral feature of the teaching and learning environment."
    [...]
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    Posted: January 31, 2008, 2:03pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Obama on the work we have to do

    Number of comments: 2
    “The teenagers and college students who left their homes to march in the streets of Birmingham and Montgomery; the mothers who walked instead of taking the bus after a long day of doing somebody else's laundry and cleaning somebody else's kitchen — they didn't brave fire hoses and Billy clubs [...]
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    Posted: January 31, 2008, 12:24am EST
    by The Crew

  • El Pueblo

    Number of comments: 1
    Disculpen la falta de ortografia y tildes. Vaya, tampoco es necesario. Lo que es importante es empezar a crear un dialogo sobre la invisibilidad de los latinos en Amherst, Hadley y Northampton. No es nada nuevo, claro, pero seria interesante ver lo que los latinos de la zona creen sobre [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2008, 3:10pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Interest Rates Cut by 1/2 Point

    The market is plunging, people are losing their homes and even their jobs. How is this affecting our town? How are people in the area reacting to this?Life in Amherst [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2008, 3:05pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Edwards Drops "Race"

    Number of comments: 4
    Check this yahoo! article that reflects the way (the) race is being covered in other publications as well:

    He finished second in the Iowa caucuses that led off the campaign, but he was quickly overshadowed — a white man in a race against the former first lady and [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2008, 3:00pm EST
    by The Crew

  • Music... please!

    Number of comments: 7
    This town needs music! We have to end the binge-drinking-only-scene downtown. People want variety! People need an alternative. Amherst College and UMass should chip in and open up a center for the arts -- a place where students and local folks can go to enrich their lives with live shows [...]
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    Posted: January 28, 2008, 11:19pm EST
    by The Crew

  • ESL Classes @ Jones Library / Cursos de ingles

    The Jones Public Library is offering free, high-quality ESL classes. Click here for more information.Life in Amherst [...]
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    Posted: January 26, 2008, 5:31pm EST
    by The Crew
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