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Taylor Swift can now legally re-record all albums owned by Scooter Braun

Taylor Swift can now legally re-record all albums owned by Scooter Braun

Isabel Guilmette, Writer November 17, 2020
"Young artists or kids with musical dreams will read this and learn about how to better protect themselves in a negotiation. You deserve to own the art you make."
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Mass incarceration in Massachusetts

Talia Heisey, Writer November 16, 2020
What are the experiences of those imprisoned within Massachusetts?
Artwork by Kacey Connolly.

The Zoo Report: Sheila Lynch on New York City during Biden’s win

Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl November 13, 2020
Tune in for a re-cap on what the Big Apple looked like when Joe Biden was declared president-elect.
(Adam Scanlon / www.scanlonforstaterepma.com)

How a kid from a small town became Massachusetts’ State Representative of the 14th District

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer November 12, 2020
Adam Scanlon, North Attleboro's State Representative, on climbing the ladder of local politics.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Delaware to deliver victory speech from Google Images

A whirlwind of a Presidential election

Abbie Gracie, Co-News Editor November 11, 2020
On Saturday, Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris have officially become the president-elect and vice president-elect for the next four years, making Donald Trump one of the few incumbent presidents to lose in his race for a second term. The results brought a lot of conflicting emotions throughout the United States. 
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Everything you need to know about the 2020 Presidential elections in MA

Amherst Wire Staff November 7, 2020
Former vice-president, Joe Biden is projected to win Massachusetts with 11 electoral votes on election night.
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Governor Charlie Baker’s new COVID-19 guidelines and its implications on UMass

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer November 6, 2020
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a new stay-at-home advisory along with other measures to fight back against COVID-19 cases. These measures go into effect on Nov. 6. This comes amidst a surge of COVID-19 cases. As of Nov. 4, there were 1,629 new cases, making a total of 103,066 COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth.
Artwork by Kacey Connolly.

The Zoo Report: Post election

Chloe Lindahl and Kacey Connolly November 6, 2020
Tune in for an election re-cap.
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Getting to the polls while fighting homelessness

Rebeca Pereira, Writer November 3, 2020
How homeless people in Massachusetts are making their voices heard in the 2020 election.
Women for Biden: a suburban battleground

Women for Biden: a suburban battleground

Chloe Lindahl, Writer November 2, 2020
There’s been a new influx of support for Biden that comes from an army of women, specifically suburban women, who have had a change of heart in the last four years. Although they played a critical role in the 2016 election for President Trump, many of these women are taking a different stance this year.
Artwork by Kacey Connolly.

The Zoo Report: Elise Hankis on quarantining at the UMass Hotel

Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl October 30, 2020
Tune in to hear a royal segment of "Cloutiest Couples."
(Brianna Silva / Amherst Wire)

This Week’s Eeks

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor October 29, 2020
While we are still very much in a pandemic, therefore, our usual tricks and treats we get up to might no longer be suitable if you’re looking to stay safe. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the most terrifying night of the year!
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