Nasya Blackshear, Writer
Stay connected with your friends with these fun and easy ideas.
With everyone stuck inside and socially distancing from each other, there’s never been a better time to stay up to date on some of the latest releases in the world of music. We’ll be updating this playlist each week. Here are this week’s music suggestions from the Amherst Wire staff.
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
With the coronavirus spreading at an alarming rate, universities across the U.S. are moving to remote learning. On March 11, UMass Amherst announced that students must remain off-campus for two weeks after spring break. UMass students share their thoughts on how the transition will affect their learning and spread of the virus.
Brie Bristol, Writer
For students in higher education, the world today has drastically impacted their mental health as they struggle to continue with online courses, unemployed, homelessness, and possible illness.
Jack Sheehy, Contributor
As the crisis has unfolded in the US one thing remains clear: our social safety net is failing us.
With everyone stuck inside and socially distancing from each other, there’s never been a better time to stay up to date on some of the latest releases in the world of music. We’ll be updating this playlist each week....
Talia Heisey, Writer
The coronavirus has brought stress into the lives of many. Check out these subreddits that are a good distraction during this difficult time.
App of the week: DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
Samantha Croteau, Contributor
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
Beccy discusses the options for the upcoming semester.
COVID-19: Our Social Safety Net is Failing Us
As the crisis has unfolded in the US one thing remains clear: our social safety net is failing us.
Quarantine reflection: Breaking out of the suburban bubble
Managing Editor Trevor Wilson reflects on his experience during the COVID-19 quarantine.
Christian Linweaver's and Abby Mclean's fall outfits.
Samantha Croteau, Contributor
Five fall or winter fashion trends and where to find these styles on a budget.
Top five worst scary movies on Netflix
With spooky season in full effect, make sure you don’t cuddle up to these five horror films.
Five places to go in Dublin for a cocktail, a nosh and a view
Contemporary spots with unique atmospheres that go beyond the traditional Irish fare.
Talia Heisey, Writer
The coronavirus has brought stress into the lives of many. Check out these subreddits that are a good distraction during this difficult time.
The Science of Craft: A class like no other
The Science of Craft is not your typical gen-ed class, with students becoming blacksmiths glassblowers.
How to stay close at a distance: Things to do with friends during a pandemic
Stay connected with your friends with these fun and easy ideas.
Abbie Gracie, Editor
Sunday morning. 7 a.m. My hometown, Swansea, Massachusetts. My dad and I pulled off of Route 6, a bustling two-lane highway with stoplights every quarter mile, that stretched all the way from Somerset...
UMass student Ava Capodanno turns her passion for art into a side hustle
For more of Capodanno's art, follow her on Instagram @ava_and_art.
The Science of Craft: A class like no other
The Science of Craft is not your typical gen-ed class, with students becoming blacksmiths glassblowers.