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Story Young

Story Young is an independent reporter, florist, and gardener based in western Massachusetts, studying journalism and social thought & political economy at UMass Amherst. They can be reached at stoyoung@umass.edu

A state police officer points pepper spray at pro-Palestine demonstrators during the university's crackdown on a protest encampment on May 7, 2024.

Education

UMass Seeking Felony Riot Charges Against Palestine Activists

The fallout continues from UMass' protest encampment crackdown. Records show the police response cost at least tens of thousands of dollars.

Dusty Christensen, Story Young, Dan McGlynn and tommy leeAugust 8, 2024

News

“Shut Down this Genocide”: Inside the Smith College Sit-In

After occupying an administrative building for nearly two weeks, Students for Justice in Palestine say they're just getting started.

Story YoungApril 10, 2024