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Books For Your 2026 Reading List: Leila’s 2025 Book Reviews

Looking for a good read? Check out Leila’s top book recommendations.

Published date Friday, January 23, 2026 Go to all news list News

A D1 Athlete’s Journey to Finding Hope and Strength Coming Back from Injury (Again and Again)

Leila faces repeated injuries but finds strength through PT, mindset work, and sports psychology, learning resilience, gratitude, and joy in the journey.

Published date Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Go to all news list News

Best of Western Mass: Coffee Shops, Cafés, and Roasteries

Whether you’re a student needing a study boost or a coffee lover seeking the perfect brew, Amherst and nearby towns have vibrant coffee shops to explore!

Published date Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Go to all news list News

Far From Home But Not From Heart: Five Ways to Stay Close with Long Distance Partners, Friends, and Family

The hardest part of college far from home is missing loved ones during big life events, but these strategies have helped me thrive.

Published date Monday, November 24, 2025 Go to all news list News

What Out-of-State and International Students at UMass Amherst Want In-State Students to Know

Attending college out of state is both exciting and challenging—adjusting to new places, cultures, and norms without the comfort of home support.

Published date Monday, November 3, 2025 Go to all news list News

Best of Western Mass: Pizza Places

Finding the best local pizza isn’t easy—so many options! In this blog, I review some of the area’s most popular pizza spots to help you pick your favorite.

Published date Monday, October 20, 2025 Go to all news list News

Autumn in New England: My Favorite Ways to Embrace the Season

Here are some of my favorite things to do (big and small!) around these parts during the fall. 

Published date Friday, October 17, 2025 Go to all news list News

Keeping It Real: Majoring in English in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Are English majors necessary in a world where AI can write for us? I’m sure we’re all wondering what things we still need to do and what we can pass over to AI.

Published date Friday, September 26, 2025 Go to all news list News

Food is My Fuel(-Time Job): How to Eat Like a D1 Female Athlete

Leila, a D1 athlete, learns the dangers of under fueling, overcomes RED-S, and shares key nutrition tips to stay healthy, fueled, and strong in college sports.

Published date Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Go to all news list News

UMass Bucket List: Things You Should Try Before You Graduate

Feeling stuck in a routine at UMass? Here are eight must-try adventures and traditions to make the most of your college experience before graduation!

Published date Monday, September 8, 2025 Go to all news list News

Going Further Together: Commonwealth Honors College Welcomes New Students at Induction 2025

The auditorium at the Bromery Center for the Arts was buzzing with excitement as incoming Commonwealth Honors College took their seats for the 2025 Induction.

Published date Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Go to all news list News

Seven Tips and Tricks for Moving into Your Dorm

I’ve compiled a list of seven tips in chronological order that will hopefully help you have the smoothest move-in possible, so good luck and happy move-in!

Published date Friday, August 15, 2025 Go to all news list News

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