COVID-19 Update(s): What we know right now
Joanna Buoniconti, Brianna Silva, and Talia Heisey
June 30, 2020
In-person classes have been suspended for the remainder of the semester. We'll provide daily updates from Whitmore and beyond.
Massachusetts college student concerned about mother’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Yang Yi Chen, Contributing Writer
June 19, 2020
Lillian Dack shares how the coronavirus has affected her family
COVID-19 Updates: Residential Life shares plans for housing
Brianna Silva, Managing Editor
March 16, 2020
While campus remains off-limits for most, UMass has devised a strategy to provide housing for the students who need it most.
Social distancing: It’s a real thing and you should do it
Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor
March 16, 2020
Residents are advised to stay home, and if you have to go out, maintain a distance of at least six feet from other people.
COVID-19 Updates: Massachusetts implements new precautions
Brianna Silva, Managing Editor
March 15, 2020
Amid the rapid growth of the COVID-19 virus, Massachusetts is moving to stop "community spread" through large events and gatherings.
UMass students express concern over transition to remote learning
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 13, 2020
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.
Ask UMass — Blarney
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 6, 2020
Every year, thousands of UMass Amherst students celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the first Saturday in March- also called Blarney. In this episode, students discuss how their spending Blarney weekend and their thoughts on Meek Mill performing at the Mullins Live! concert.
Wire News Weekly – 3.1.20
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 2, 2020
In this episode of Wire News Weekly, Rebecca Duffy talks about Bernie Sanders hosting a rally in Springfield, Rapper Meek Mill being chosen to headline Mullins Live! and more. Plus, Nicole Biagioni shares Amherst's weather forecast for the week.
Meet Alec – the UMPD officer with four legs
Nicole Biagioni, Reporter
February 26, 2020
UMass Police Department's newest officer loves to sniff out danger. Alec, a 22-month-old black lab, is a new K-9 officer at UMPD who searches for explosives and other harmful materials. Nicole Biagioni speaks with Alec's handler, Officer Gerald Perkins, about what a day is like for Alec when he is on the job.
Ask UMass – Valentine’s Day
Nicole Biagioni, Rebecca Duffy, Video Reporters
February 14, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day! On this episode of Ask UMass, Nicole Biagioni and Rebecca Duffy ask UMass students what their Valentine's Day plans are and how they feel about the holiday.
Wire News Weekly – 2.9.20
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
February 10, 2020
In this episode of Wire News Weekly, Host Rebecca Duffy talks about a Smith College student's potential exposure to the coronavirus, the UMass Store selling roses for Valentine's Day and more news. Nicole Biagioni reports on Amherst's weather forecast.
Ask UMass — Super Bowl LIV
Nicole Biagioni and Mike McHugh
January 31, 2020
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are going head-to-head in Super Bowl LIV this Sunday. Find out who UMass students think will win and how they will be watching.
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.