Student life
June Joys: 10 Ways to Celebrate This Pride Month
Leila highlights her favorite ways to celebrate Pride Month!
Learning, Running, Writing: Leila’s 2025-2026 Wrapped
Leila recaps her 2025-2026 school year a la Spotify Wrapped.
Publishing at UMass: Leila's Guide
Leila recounts how she was able to publish her creative writing work at UMass.
A Letter from a Graduate: Go Live Your Story
Grace reflects on her time at UMass as she graduates
Ways to Enjoy the Spring: Grace's Spring Favorites
Read about Grace's favorite things to do in the spring!
I Did It My Way: Reflections from a UMMB Member of Three Years
Read about Grace's journey from watching UMass band to joining UMMB—filled with growth, friendships, and unforgettable performances.
The Amherst Cinema Reel: A Review of Come See Me in the Good Light
Check out Leila's movie review of Come See Me in the Good Light.
Finding Strength: How I Got Into Powerlifting at UMass Amherst
Powerlifting has given me so many things, much more than just a regimented training routine and permanent calluses on my hands.
CHC Wellness Week: A Mid-Semester Reminder to Care for Yourself
The inaugural CHC Wellness Week is an opportunity for Honors students to focus on their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Fall Training vs. Spring Training: What It Takes to Be a Spring Season Athlete
Track athletes may compete during the spring, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t train during the fall. The focus of training is shifted.
How I Became a Runner: My Journey to Loving the Sport Most People Hate
Read about how Leila found a love for running.
Celebrating Lunar New Year Through My Childhood Snacks
When I step into my local Asian grocery store, I feel at home.