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UMass basketball picks up first win of season against Albany

UMass basketball picks up first win of season against Albany

Hayden McLaughlin, Writer November 8, 2023
The Minutemen led the entire game and picked up a season-opening victory against Albany for the second year in a row. For a recap of the game check out Hayden McLaughlin’s article.
UMass opens the Mike Leflar era with a win over St. Peter’s in the home opener

UMass opens the Mike Leflar era with a win over St. Peter’s in the home opener

Eric Lee, Writer November 7, 2023
The Mike Leflar era of UMass Women’s Basketball starts with a convincing win against Saint Peter’s. Read Eric Lee’s article to see how it went down.
Op-Ed: The Patriots lose another close game to the Washington Commanders, as the season gets more miserable

Op-Ed: The Patriots lose another close game to the Washington Commanders, as the season gets more miserable

Eric Lee, Writer November 6, 2023

The New England Patriots are the cause of their own demise as they lose another close game to the Washington Commanders 20-17 on Sunday afternoon. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones had a chance to get...

UMass Football Attempts to Start First Winning Streak Since 2018

UMass Football Attempts to Start First Winning Streak Since 2018

Hayden McLaughlin, Writer November 3, 2023
UMass Football has collected their second win of the season, and the outlook looks promising to get a third win this weekend. Find out the keys to the game in Hayden McLaughlin’s article.
UMass Football gets their second win of the season against Army

UMass Football gets their second win of the season against Army

Dylan Shalom, Writer November 2, 2023
Two wins on the season for your Minutemen. Read Dylan Shalom’s article to see how it went.
UMass Hockey downed by Boston University, Northeastern is up next

UMass Hockey downed by Boston University, Northeastern is up next

Adam Moskal and John Ruggiero, Amherst Wire Staff November 2, 2023
Minutemen Hockey will look to rebound against Northeastern after a tough weekend of hockey against the Terriers. Read Adam Moskal and John Ruggiero’s article for a recap of the BU series and a preview of the Huskies.
Patriots can’t contain Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins as they lose in Miami again

Patriots can’t contain Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins as they lose in Miami again

Eric Lee, Writer November 1, 2023

Tua Tagovailoa went off for 321 yards and three touchdowns as the Miami Dolphins outclassed the New England Patriots 31-17 on Sunday afternoon. Tagovailoa ended the chance of a Patriots comeback by...

UMass Advances to A10 Field Hockey Championship Tournament

UMass Advances to A10 Field Hockey Championship Tournament

Hayden McLaughlin, Writer October 31, 2023
The Minutewomen finish with a 12-6 record on the season and look to win their first A10 championship since 2016. Read Hayden McLaughlin’s article to learn about the team’s performance on the season and a look at their upcoming tournament game against VCU.
Amherst Wire Staff Pick: Favorite Halloween Movies

Amherst Wire Staff Pick: Favorite Halloween Movies

Amherst Wire Staff October 27, 2023

With Halloween approaching around the corner, the Amherst Wire Staff lets you in on some of their favorite scary movies to enjoy during the Halloween season.  Isabel Guilmette, Editor in Chief  “Nope” ...

UMass Football travels west to take on the Army Black Knights

UMass Football travels west to take on the Army Black Knights

Hayden McLaughlin, Writer October 27, 2023
The Minutemen have fallen off track, but with a week’s rest they will look to get back into the win column. Check out Hayden McLaughlin’s article for a preview of Saturday’s game.
Minutemen have their first Hockey East matchup this weekend against Boston University

Minutemen have their first Hockey East matchup this weekend against Boston University

Dylan Shalom, Writer October 26, 2023
Can Massachusetts improve their record this weekend and shoot up the rankings? Read Dylan Shalom’s article to find out.
56 UMass Students Arrested at “Free Palestine” Protest

56 UMass Students Arrested at “Free Palestine” Protest

Gabby Burdick, News Editor October 26, 2023

Students gathered outside the University of Massachusetts Amherst Student Union to protest the school’s investments and involvement in militarism.    The demonstration started at 2 p.m. on...

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