Subject: UMass Amherst reacts to gay marriage ruling--Daily Collegian: "UMass responded to inequities between same-sex domestic partners and heterosexual married couples by extending as many benefits as possible to gay and lesbian couples while remaining in accordance with state law...Currently, domestic partners who register as such with the Dean of Students Office are eligible for family housing, tuition waivers, family sick leave, bereavement leave, family and medical leave, university child care, use of library facilities, athletic tickets and use of athletic facilities..."