Fall 2011 Articles
Voices for the Voiceless
written by Stacey Linehan
>>On Saturday December 3rd, presented by Amherst College’s La Causa, the 14th annual poetry event, “Voices for the Voiceless,” showcased a brilliant six poet line up including Shihan, Oveous Maximus, Geminete, Mayda del Valle, Willie Perdomo, and Flaco Navaja.
Nikkomo 2011
written by Stephen Margelony-Lajoie
>>The Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center (JWECC) closed off its Native Heritage Month by hosting Nikkomo, a pre-winter celebration, last Friday December 9, 2011. Nikkomo is one of many “thanksgivings” celebrated throughout the year that correlate with harvest times.
Circle of Change Conference 2011
written by Giselle Eng
>>After the first day of the conference, all feelings of anxiety and nervousness were replaced with excitement and eagerness to begin the second day.
Circle of Change 2011 Interviews
conducted by Theresa Eugene and Kenny Francis
>>UMass students attending the Circle of Change 2011 at Long Beach, CA in October 21-23, 2011 interviews several professionals and students including: Deborah Golden (U.S. Dept of Commerce), Mark Hartley (Circle of Change Conference CEO), Ashley Armstrong (Director of Student Athlete Development at UCLA), Nancy Ramirez (California State University Long Beach Grad Student), and Victoria Marsh (California State University Long Beach, Senior).
Hip Hop Evolution
written by Stacey Linehan
>> One Friday in mid-November 2011 Student Bridges hosted “Hip-Hop Evolution” at Peck Full Service Middle School. Student Bridges is a student-initiated outreach program that connects UMass students with local community-based organizations and schools in the Holyoke-Springfield area.
“Marriages in Heaven”: A Documentary Presented by YKCC
written by Stephen Margelony-Lajoie
>>On November 14, the YKKC (Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center) showcased “Marriages in Heaven”, the second film in their Cultural Documentary Film Series.
Diwali Night 2011
written by Stephen Margelony-Lajoie
>>Despite the ironic power outage (Diwali is the Festival of Lights), the Indian Students Association pulled off a great event filled with live music, dance, theater and even a taste of Indian food after the performances.
A Funny Friday Night
written by Stacey Linehan
>>This comedic evening featured a performance by Mike Larry and Michael McDaniel and showcased student talent including the UMass Step Team and a student singer and a rap artist whose performances occurred between the two comedic acts.
Loisaidas Live
written by Stefanie Chin
>>“Loisaidas Live,” an event that added life and vibrancy to the celebration of Latino Heritage month this year.
Study Abroad: You Must Do It!!!
written by Stacey Linehan
>>Study abroad is a culturally enriching adventure. Discover how exciting and rewarding study abroad can be as you read this article about several students' experience while studying abroad.
