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Football
Op-Ed: Season Superlatives for UMass Football
November 30, 2023
Hayden McLaughlin, Writer
The Minutemen roster changed drastically after the 2022 season. With all the new faces there has been plenty of strong seasons from members of this squad. Read Hayden McLaughlin’s article to find the best of the best.
Sports
Op-Ed: Minutewomen are finding more problems than solutions as their losing streak extends to seven games
November 29, 2023
Eric Lee, Writer
It’s been a tough start to the season for the Minutewomen. Read Eric Lee’s article on their latest troubles.
About
Patriots are finally embracing the tank after a loss to the Giants
November 28, 2023
Eric Lee, Writer
Nothing has gone right...
Hockey
UMass picks up five points in weekend series with Providence
November 23, 2023
Hayden McLaughlin, Writer
Third-period heroics from UMass hockey pushed the Minutemen into two wins last weekend. Read Hayden McLaughlin’s article to find out how it went down.
Sports
Minutewomen Basketball falls 78-57 against Harvard
November 19, 2023
Hayden McLaughlin, Writer
The Minutewomen struggled against a sharp-shooting Crimson offense, but fought hard. All the details from Thursday night’s contest are available in Hayden McLaughlin’s article.
Men's Basketball
UMass Men’s Basketball scores 102 in their win against Quinnipiac
November 17, 2023
Dylan Shalom, Writer
UMass basketball wins again. Read Dylan Shalom's article to see how the game went down.
Hockey
UMass Hockey splits weekend series with Vermont
November 15, 2023
Hayden McLaughlin, Writer
UMass dominated on Friday Night, but struggled to counter UVM’s attack on Saturday. To find a recap of the weekend’s games check out Hayden McLaughlin’s article.

56 UMass Students Arrested at “Free Palestine” Protest

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...

Protesting “The War Machine:” Several Arrested at Anti-War Demonstration Outside L3Harris Technologies in Northampton

Gabby Burdick, News Editor

Seven people were arrested last Thursday at a protest outside a weapons manufacturing facility in Northampton, Massachusetts. Five protesters chained themselves to boats and boat trailers they’d moved to...

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"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

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 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...

BShara performing at a local concert (bsharamusic on Instagram)

Becoming B'Shara: Embracing your musical identity

Lance Airasian, Contributor

Within the past year, senior UMass engineering major Eli Feldman began performing across UMass under his stage name, Bshara. However, Bshara wasn't always backed with a full band of passionate musicians pooling their talents and skills together to bring a friend’s project to life. Originally it was just Feldman in a bedroom with a laptop, passion, and a drive to be different.

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UMass drops their fourth straight game after losing to Monmouth

Eric Lee, Writer

The Massachusetts Women’s Basketball team lost their fourth straight game to Monmouth 74-62 on Nov. 19. It was another slow start to the game for the Minutewomen. The Hawks went on a 12-4 to start the game which forced...

UMass dominated by Maine, Minutewomen lose 69-48

Eric Lee, Writer

There is work to be done by the Minutewomen as they have lost two straight. Read Eric Lee’s article to know all the details on their latest game against Maine.

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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...

The exciting future of American soccer

Saahil Bhakta, Contributor

After a surprising run from the U.S. Men's National Team, is it finally time for American soccer to reach the next level of domestic growth? Read Saahil Bhakta's story on it here.