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Throwing Away Your Stuff At Umass: Donate It.

You can donate big furniture etc. to the Amherst Survival Center by calling:
413-549-3968 And Extension X206. Speak to Blair and she will pick up all types of furniture.
The downstairs hall of every dorm is collecting multiple items. Please check what is being collected and donate stuff to the bins.
For all other things, the DD Club [...]

Pay It Forward, Pay It Back

The Positive Rant

By Marquis Hunt

The year is coming to a close, and I hope that everyone enjoyed the 2008-2009 experience. There have been many great people on campus that have done great things, and whether big or small, have made it better for the five-college campuses.

Notice the teacher who raised your spirits when [...]

Women + Adult Industry + Recession =

As the recession gnarls away at wallets, many women are turning to adult establishments to keep afloat. Is the sex industry really recession-proof? ( People & Society )

The 2009 NCAA Basketball Tournament Brackets List ( Live Update )

The list is out. See the team, get some analysis, and get your office brackets ready!

Caught My Boyfriend Snooping On Me. While I Snooped on Him.

Miss information helps the dating-confused masses on platonic relationships, long-distance companionship, and the always-juicy tale of double spying. ( Nerve )

Stephen Colbert’s Relationship with his Gun

Nothing can come between him and his firearm friend- not even the accidentally shot. ( Comedy Central )

The Adolescence of the 20-year old male

There was once a time that young men took on work and family responsibilities before they were 25. Now, America is witnessing a new generation of men who irresponsible, irrational, and lonely.  Behold, the never-ending evolution of the “Guyland” generation. ( Newsweek ).

2008 In One Blog ( Photography )

A collection of beautiful photohraphs from the year that was 2008. ( Wordmess )

California Is Going To Tax The Ganja

Marijuana crops generated nearly twice as much as California’s vegetable and grape crops combined. California can use some money to help stave off their huge spending deficit How does this story go hand-in-hand? ( Alternet )

Get Work Done, Spring Is Coming

It is getting warmer. Everyone is putting work into their social life as the weather gets better. Are you putting work into your education as well? You need to get work done now, and the Positive Rant can tell you why.