
‘Meant to only last the summer’: Amherst artist’s wheatpaste murals among those now decorating Montague
Earlier this year, three Massachusetts artists were chosen to create six wheatpaste murals total to decorate the town of Montague, a public art project funded by a $15,000 grant. The most local of the three – graphic designer and illustrator Sophie Foulkes – recently installed her murals at Montague Town Hall and 20 Masonic St. in Montague.

Double duty, triple bond: Amherst’s Ferro savors time with sons on the field and ice
The 2023-24 athletic season was a special one for Amherst’s Rich Ferro. His two sons, Skyler and Sawyer, were teammates for the first time ever on the Hurricanes’ ice hockey and boys lacrosse teams.
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Join the Ultimate Celebration: SULA’s 30th Season Takes Flight
Are you ready for the ultimate experience? If the answer is yes, plan on joining the Summer Ultimate League of Amherst (SULA) for another exciting summer of ultimate frisbee. SULA, which started in 1995, is celebrating its 30th season and has another year of fun in store over the next couple of months.
Opinion

Gerald Weiss: Genocide by any other word
Ever since Israel began it’s assault in Gaza following the Hamas attack on Oct 7, 2023, the word genocide has been used by supporters of Palestine, human rights activists, and/or detractors of Israel’s government. Supporters of Israel’s actions have decried the use of the word, maintaining that using the word genocide was antisemitic. Now, can there be little doubt what Netanyahu’s government’s plan is for Gaza and the West Bank?





Arts & Life

Alum Andrew Tuetken publishing history books chronicling UMass athletics during the 2000s and 2010s
Andrew Tuetken is a proud UMass alum.
