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South Hadley gears up for April municipal election

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South Hadley gears up for April municipal election

BY  AVA BLUM-CARR ’21

The town of South Hadley is in the midst of preparing for the 2018 municipal election on April 10. Low voter turnout has plagued the town for years, but the content of this year’s ballot may succeed in bringing more people to the polls.

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Following a pattern: MHC orgs learn quilting traditions from Boston guild Sisters in Stitches

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Following a pattern: MHC orgs learn quilting traditions from Boston guild Sisters in Stitches

BY ANNA KANE ’20

On the afternoon of Feb. 25, the Unity Center in Blanchard Campus Center was transformed amid a flurry of activity. A hum of sewing machines, laughter and conversation filled the room, and a patchwork of mini quilts scattered all around represented the many faiths and cultures of the attendees. Assisted by Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth (SISJBTC), students representing different religious and cultural organizations on campus came together Sunday to create their own quilted banners to be displayed in the Unity Center.

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Microwave mishap in MacGregor Hall alarms student residents

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Microwave mishap in MacGregor Hall alarms student residents

BY KATE TURNER ’21

Students evacuated MacGregor Hall and Ham Hall for two hours on Friday evening due to misuse of a microwave. As smoke filled the second floor of MacGregor, it set off the building’s fire alarms.

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MERT RECEIVES NEW AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR FROM CONMED

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MERT RECEIVES NEW AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR FROM CONMED

BY  MERYL PHAIR ’21

MERT, Mount Holyoke’s Medical Emergency Response Team, received a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on Sunday, Feb. 18. The device greatly improves their ability to respond quickly and effectively to incidents of cardiac arrest on campus. 

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Students rally against proposed PVTA cuts

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Students rally against proposed PVTA cuts

BY EMMA RUBIN ’20 AND EILEEN O’GRADY ’18

A group of approximately 20 to 30 protesters gathered outside the Old Chapel on the UMass Amherst campus last Monday, holding signs and chanting. “FUND PUBLIC TRANSIT,” one sign read. “PUBLIC TRANSIT IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE,” said another. 

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