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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. (Wikimedia Commons)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 70 Percent Tax Rate

Nicholas Ponzio, Writer March 6, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) 70 percent tax rate on the ultra-wealthy in the United States has been debated heavily ever since she announced it.
(Matt Berg/Amherst Wire)

Students gather in Greeno to support Bernie

Matt Berg, Assistant News Editor March 5, 2019
Our Revolution members are "Feeling the Bern" for the 2020 presidential election.
(Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Robson’s weekly pro sports roundup: 2/24-3/2

Jacob Robson, Sports columnist March 3, 2019
A former UMass star steals the show at Saturday's NFL Draft Combine.
Blarney Blowout in 2014. 
(Taylor Gilmore, Amherst Wire)

Amherst braces for Blarney Weekend

Henry Brechter and Amelia Marceau March 1, 2019
With all the security measures in place on and around the UMass campus, this year's Blarney will most likely be safer than your average Saturday in Amherst.
(Matt Berg/ Amherst Wire)

What happened to Hampshire College?

Matt Berg, Assistant Campus News Editor February 18, 2019
For most of its existence, Hampshire College has experienced financial instability. However, this has only come to light after a turbulent month for the progressive college.
(Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Robson’s weekly pro sports roundup: 2/10-2/16

Jacob Robson, Contributor February 16, 2019
A boring baseball offseason is being offset by an already exciting offseason in football, while the NBA Alll-Star break took off and major soccer upsets happened overseas.
(Abigail Gracie/ Amherst Wire)

Student Union detours and renovation get mixed reactions

Abigail Gracie, Contributor February 16, 2019
After a chilly first few weeks, students have mixed feelings on the detours around the Student Union.
(Patrick Kline/ Amherst Wire)

Student organizations readjust after Student Union closing

Carina DiBella, Writer February 13, 2019
With the Student Union now closed, a new round of student organizations make the transition to other spaces on campus.
The Flag of Venezuela.

Venezuela: Two Unofficial Presidents, One Country in Turmoil

Faith Cardoza, Writer February 12, 2019
How did one of the richest and most democratic Latin American countries end up in such a state of turmoil?
Professors Jelani Cobb and Anna Branch

Columbia professor Jelani Cobb discusses race on college campuses

Patrick Kline, Photo-Editor February 12, 2019
"We don't simply live in our own neighborhoods."
(Henry Brechter/Amherst Wire)

The fight for a fair contract: UMass versus its RAs & PMs

"If they can get work out of you without paying you money, they will...just one battle out of more to come."
(Wikimedia Commons)

Julián Castro: The San Antonio Dark Horse making a 2020 run

Katherine Scott, Writer February 8, 2019
With a solid foundation of Democratic ideals, experience in both local and federal government, and a passionate base of Texans and Hispanic voters, it’s surprising Castro hasn’t gained more national media attention.
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