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The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

Rain didn’t deter around 70 rallygoers who marched from the Student Union to the Whitmore Administration Building.
“Do you know where your money goes?”: UMass SJP remains focused on divestment at first rally of fall semester
Dan McGlynn, News Editor

  Rain poured as leaders of the University of Massachusetts Amherst chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) gathered in front of the Student Union at 3p.m. on Wednesday. Organizers toted megaphones, Palestinian...

56 UMass Students Arrested at “Free Palestine” Protest
56 UMass Students Arrested at “Free Palestine” Protest
Gabby Burdick, News Editor

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 Wednesday, with a...

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"Orlando": A Celebration of Queerness Comes to the Rand Theater
“Orlando”: A Celebration of Queerness Comes to the Rand Theater
Maanasa Dhavala, Writer
Based on a Sarah Ruhl adaptation of the Virginia Woolf novel, Orlando tells the story of a genderfluid aristocrat as they live through several centuries of history, fall in love, get their heart broken, and explore their identity. 
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Friendsgiving: Easy recipes for those who struggle in the kitchen
Friendsgiving: Easy recipes for those who struggle in the kitchen
Katherine Bernier, Contributor
A cherished tradition for many students towards the end of November is Friendsgiving, a fun excuse to get together and do what you do every week–eat food and talk. Friendsgiving is special though, there is something different about this get-together. Being tasked to bring something to the table (literally) is not always a fun opportunity. For those of us who struggle in the kitchen, it may even be scary. In some cases, it may be easiest to just buy something from the store. But, if you are looking to give it your best shot, keep reading. Below, I have some pretty easy recipes to follow if you are looking to bring homemade dishes to your Friendsgiving. 
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Amherst Wire Staff Picks: Valentine's Day Playlist
Amherst Wire Staff Picks: Valentine’s Day Playlist
Amherst Wire Staff

It’s the season of love, that time of year where you hear a love song and either embrace it with open arms or press skip upon hearing the first note. For this Amherst Wire Staff Pick, staff members picked five of their...

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Amherst Wire Staff Pick: Favorite Halloween Movies
Amherst Wire Staff Pick: Favorite Halloween Movies
Amherst Wire Staff

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”  Directed...

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Op-Ed: Where Does UMass Football Go From Here?
Op-Ed: Where Does UMass Football Go From Here?
Hayden McLaughlin, Head Sports Editor

Where is the Program Today?  Last weekend, the Minutemen found success on the football field picking up their second win against Wagner. However, this win comes during what has been an underwhelming season for UMass. Fans...

Why the Boston Celtics are the most motivated defending champions
Why the Boston Celtics are the most motivated defending champions
Eric Lee, Writer

The number 617 means a lot to the Boston Celtics. Not only is it the area code for the city of Boston but also the date of the last two times the Celtics won the NBA Championship. Last summer, after 16 grueling years, the...

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Finding Comfort in the Minority
Finding Comfort in the Minority
Aliana Liz Tavares, Managing Editor

“It definitely angered me—not just that it was done—it was done in the protection of the night,” said Clement Boaheng, a third year graduate student in Health Policy...

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The album cover for "Chromakopia" (Spotify)
Chromakopia: Tyler, the Creator at his Most Honest
Francisco Aguirre-Ghiso, Contributor

On his new album, Tyler, the Creator scolds himself for putting on a persona of confidence on his song “Take the Mask Off,” saying that he “ain't gotta hide from the...

The album cover for "The 1975 (Deluxe Version) 
Credit: Spotify
10 Years of The 1975: The 1975 Deluxe Edition Review
Paige Rawson, Contributor

British pop-rock band The 1975 recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut album that was released on September 2nd, 2013. Formerly known as “Drive...