https://dailycollegian.com/2025/04/baseball-notebook-umass-crumbles-late-in-midweek-matchup/
The University of UMass Amherst’s baseball team suffered a tough 16-7 loss to Sacred Heart in a midweek matchup on Tuesday. Despite a strong start, the Minutemen (10-20-1, 4-11 A-10) couldn’t keep pace with the Pioneers’ explosive offense in the latter half of the game. UMass led 5-1 after five innings, highlighted by Braden Sullivan’s two-run homer in the fifth. However, a risky performance allowed Sacred Heart to rally with 15 unanswered runs. Michael Aceto pitched well early but fumbled in the sixth, giving up a home run and several hits. Dylan Terwilliger struggled further, allowing four consecutive hits and three runs without recording an out. UMass’ offense, which drew nine walks and had three players with multiple hits, couldn’t overcome the loss. Sacred Heart finished with 18 hits, while UMass had 11. The loss marks the Minutemen’s 11th defeat in their last 12 games. UMass will aim to turn things around in their upcoming series against George Mason starting Friday, April 18th streaming on ESPN+.
https://dailycollegian.com/2025/03/recognizing-our-normalcy-bias/
People often ignore signs of danger, assuming the worst won’t happen. This is known as normalcy bias. It’s a mental habit that makes us downplay threats, like Parisians before WWII, those on the Titanic, or the public early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 70% of people experience this during a crisis, making them slow to act. Today, we see this again with rising concerns like the bird flu, Trump’s push for a third term, and global conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine. Many assume these issues won’t escalate, but that thinking can leave us unprepared. While it’s overwhelming to worry about everything, completely ignoring threats isn’t the answer. The key is finding a balance: stay aware and take small, informed actions. Use CDC advice to stay safe from bird flu, read up on political risks, and support causes that promote peace. Normalcy bias may make us feel calm, but awareness and action help us stay ready. Ignoring warning signs only makes things worse in the long run.
