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Reyes during Mondays Meet-the-Candidate session.
Javier Reyes succeeds Subbaswammy as the next Chancellor at UMass Amherst
Liesel Nygard, Writer

   Dr. Javier Reyes, the interim Chancellor at the University of Illinois Chicago succeeds Kumble R. Subbaswammy as the Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, making history as the first Hispanic...

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UMass Amherst Students Face Skyrocketing Electricity Rates
Mark Doherty, Writer
Electricity rates in the Pioneer Valley have been on the rise in recent years, causing financial strain for many UMass Amherst students living off-campus. The trend has reached new heights this winter, as electricity distributors like Eversource and National Grid have sought to raise their electricity supply rates by 43% and 64%, respectively, compared to last winter.
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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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Kim Petras and Sam Smith receiving Best Pop Duo Performance (Pitchfork)
A recap of the 2023 Grammy Awards
Rachael Dufault, Writer
As it does every year, the Grammys have good, bad, and shocking moments. From Kim Petras being the first transgender artist to win a Grammy, Beyoncé being robbed of the album of the year, and Harry Styles’ controversial remark in his acceptance speech, it is nearly impossible to make everyone happy. Although there is voting that determines the winner of the Grammys, some say that it is a rigged system and a premeditated program.
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Wire Staff Playlist: Happy Holidays
Amherst Wire Staff

Now that finals are over, it’s time to spend time with friends and family and enjoy the holiday season! No matter what you celebrate, there’s plenty of music to ring in the holiday cheer. Our editors have compiled a list...

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No.13 UMass Minutemen Mens Basketball was knocked out of the A10 Tournament by the No. 12 Richmond Spiders
No.13 UMass Minutemen Men's Basketball was knocked out of the A10 Tournament by the No. 12 Richmond Spiders
Brian Samuels, Contributor
The Minutemen basketball team’s season ends in flames as the Richmond Spiders dominated UMass on Wednesday. Read Brian Samuels’s story on it here.
Linus Ullmark has a legit shot at winning the MVP award
Linus Ullmark has a legit shot at winning the MVP award
Eric Lee, Writer
Read Eric Lee’s article on how Linus Ullmark has turned from an average bum into an elite goalie in the NHL with a bid for the MVP award.
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