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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 2d

WE DID IT!

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 2d

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 2d

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 2d

Folks! We're in the final, final stretch! If you wanted to pitch in and help @wamcradio.bsky.social wrap up its fund drive in near-record time, now's the time!

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 2d

For students, This does not appear to be covered by the state's free community college program, but I'm basing that off of a glance at the MoU and an offhand remark from an event goer.

WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 2d

This builds on partnerships the colleges already have. E.g. credits earned at STCC and HCC can easily transfer into a bachelors degree program at Elms. the housing program is also in it's infancy; officials anticipate about 25 students taking advantage of the offering off the bat

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 2d

Like everything else I do, that wording could've used some work. Either way, the MoU means community college students who meet the prerequisites can attend classes at either community college and also live at Elms.

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 2d

For @wamcradio.bsky.social: In Chicopee, several college presidents have gathered at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. The reason: to sign an MoU allowing @stccspringfield.bsky.social and HCC students to make use of the @elmscollege.bsky.social campus via room and board

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 3d

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 3d

“How can we re-rail Texas?” - Caroline Mays, TxDOT

San Antonio Express-News' Richard Webner stopped by RailNation on Saturday to check out the conference and hear from some of the biggest passenger rail advocates in the US.

Read more: http://railpax.org/3LEZ50X8H0A

'Huge opportunity': Transit leaders keep up push for S.A-to-Austin rail

Advocates say they are optimistic about growth in Texas's passenger rail system, even with limited support from the Texas Legislature.

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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 4d

Kill it with fire: "A feature called 'Relentless Follow-up' automatically pesters journalists who have not replied to the emails."

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Automated PR tool is bombarding UK media with AI-generated content

'Olivia Brown' reads websites, writes press releases then 'relentlessly' sends emails.

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 4d

WE DID IT

WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 4d

FOLKS! WE ARE SO CLOSE TO HITTING 750,000 DURING MY FUNDRAISING SHIFT! CHIP IN IF YOU CAN IN THE NEXT 40 MINUTES!

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 4d

FOLKS! WE ARE SO CLOSE TO HITTING 750,000 DURING MY FUNDRAISING SHIFT! CHIP IN IF YOU CAN IN THE NEXT 40 MINUTES!

wamc.secureallegiance.com/wamc/WebModu...

Donate Now to WAMC Northeast Public Radio

If you’re inspired by WAMC’s great programming, the people behind the microphones, and the special content & stories you won’t hear anyplace else, then help us continue doing this good work and make a...

wamc.secureallegiance.com

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 8d

WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 9d

It's never the same student & they all do this sad, hurried walk down the hall when they hear me get up and approach the door. Either way, I don't know whether to shit or scream when it happens while I'm recording something.

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 9d

This happens at least once a week. I don't understand what possesses people to think. "huh? a radio station works here? I better enter this room I have no connection to unannounced after destroying a toilet so audibly, the reporter's microphone picked it up"

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 9d

If you've been following this account, you know these two were my sworn enemies. They're gone, but my new nemesis is: students who come in to use the bathroom across from me, destroy it, leave, but then stand outside my office, read the WAMC sign, then inexplicably try to enter

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 9d

The uni building I work in is being converted for the engineering department. They're keeping me, but moved both the student improv group that makes recording after 3 PM impossible & the prayer room that had a guy who practically lived there & slammed doors whenever I made noise

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 11d

WHY WAS IT CUT OFF?

WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 11d

Barring disaster, my next story should be a gem

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Brad Heath @bradheath.bsky.social · 12d

EXCLUSIVE: The number of people charged with breaking federal drug laws dropped to the lowest level in decades this year after the Trump administration ordered enforcement agencies to focus on deporting immigrants, a @reuters.com review of court dockets found.

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Chart showing the decline in the number of people charged with federal drug offenses.

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Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 12d

Looks like it's going to be one of these weeks

The restaurant reviewer from Ratatouille wearing a Bears jersey saying "I DO NOT switch teams, I DO NOT bandwagon, I DO NOT enjoy this sport, I WATCH Bears football and if they're ass, I WATCH THEM AGAIN NEXT WEEK."

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 13d

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Diane Curtis @dianecurtis.bsky.social · 14d

Academic departments were asked to prepare 2-3% cuts in their budgets, and staff are realistically fearful of potential furloughs and/or layoffs, but do continue the admitted overinvestment in the concussion-factory that doesn't even win games.

WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 14d

For @wamcradio.bsky.social: ‘Overinvest to win’: UMass Amherst athletics head vows more investment in struggling football program ahead of Mizzou game

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‘Overinvest to win’: UMass Amherst athletics head vows more investment in struggling football program ahead of Mizzou game

Amid the Minutemen’s 0-3 start to the season, the head of UMass Amherst athletics says more resources will be committed to the school’s long-struggling football program to shore up 'deferred maintenan...

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 14d

For @wamcradio.bsky.social: ‘Overinvest to win’: UMass Amherst athletics head vows more investment in struggling football program ahead of Mizzou game

www.wamc.org/news/2025-09...

‘Overinvest to win’: UMass Amherst athletics head vows more investment in struggling football program ahead of Mizzou game

Amid the Minutemen’s 0-3 start to the season, the head of UMass Amherst athletics says more resources will be committed to the school’s long-struggling football program to shore up 'deferred maintenan...

www.wamc.org

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WAMC_James_Paleologopoulos @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 14d

SCROOGE, shouting from his window after being visited by 3 spirits: WHAT'S TODAY, MY FINE FELLOW?!

Kid walking by: TODAY? Why it's Friday news dump day!

SCROOGE: I haven't missed it! The Spirits, have done it all in one night. They can do anything they like. Of course they can...

Axios @axios.com · 15d

NEW: Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are all named in Epstein docs released today by Democrats

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon named in Epstein files released by Democrats

The three Trump allies are all mentioned in redacted copies of Epstein's daily schedules.

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