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Another statue of Maj. John Mason stands to be plucked from a lofty perch, a move applauded Thursday by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and others.
The legislature’s approval late Wednesday of the state’s 2021-22 budget includes up to $15,000 for the removal of a Mason statue from the façade of the state Capitol, which many have long believed to be an inappropriate tribute to the man who led English forces against the Pequot tribe in the 1637 “Massacre at Mystic,” the Pequot War’s pivotal battle.
“John Mason’s historical significance to the Pequot Massacre is a defining moment in American history and an early example of the hostile and shameful treatment of tribes nationwide that has marred the history of the United States,” the Mashantuckets said in a statement. “Mason’s attack on and burning of the Pequot village at Mystic and its immediate aftermath forever transformed the balance of power and justice on this continent social, racial, economic, and environme
Genius Meets Grit The pandemic didn’t slow the pace of significant achievements by UMass Amherst undergraduates in research, scholarship, and creative activity.
This year, persistent UMass Amherst undergraduates adapted to COVID-19 restrictions as they engaged in substantial research, exercised their creativity, and elevated campus and the community. They found ways to thrive they worked on campus when permitted and capitalized on remote research, learning, and volunteer opportunities. Read about the remarkable accomplishments of the nine spring 2021 UMass Amherst Rising Researchers here.
Ali Abdel-Maksoud ’21, electrical engineering
“In college, things clicked for me. I took the time to find what I like and I learned not to quit when things got hard. When I found my passion, I knew I had to focus.”