What you need to know about Massachusetts ballot Question 2
Matt Berg, Contributor
October 5, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Question 2 would create a commission charged with pushing a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court decision.
At UMass, Jackson Katz seeks ‘paradigm shift’ in how we understand sexual assault
Matthew DiPesa, Contributor
October 4, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
Katz explained how sexual assault is commonly considered a “women’s issue,” despite the fact that men are the perpetrators of an overwhelming majority of sexual assaults. This removes accountability for these crimes, and in turn leaves much of the responsibility for solving the problem to women, who are most often the victims of gender violence.
Is Plan B easily accessible at UMass?
Elizabeth Donoghue, Contributor
October 3, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Food/Health, Relationships
One former student described her experience purchasing Plan B at UHS as “unfriendly and awkward.”
Students of color unwind after racist incidents at UMass
Brian Choquet, Photo Editor
October 1, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Student Life
The jovial environment was a far cry from the anger and sadness that many students of color have expressed in the past week.
Jackson Katz ‘82 to discuss men and #MeToo at UMass
Elizabeth Donoghue, Contributor
October 1, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
Jackson Katz returns to UMass to discuss how men can support gender equality and be effective allies.
Entertainment winners, losers of the week
Amherst Wire Entertainment staff
October 1, 2018
Filed under Current Affairs, Entertainment, Showcase
With so much happening on social media, it's hard to keep up. Here are the highs and lows of the week, selected by the Amherst Wire Entertainment staff.
How to make your vote count: A guide to voting in college
Katherine Scott, Contributor
September 29, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Some common questions — and answers — to help you prepare for Nov. 6.
UMass employees showcase their artwork at Building Bridges gallery
Olivia Amato, Contributor
September 28, 2018
Filed under Around the Valley, Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
The mixed-media showcase is bringing together people who would usually not interact in everyday life.
What it’s like to live in one of the converted common rooms at UMass
Abigail DesVergnes, Writer
September 26, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Student Life
To accommodate the Class of 2022, the university assigned students to common rooms converted into quads.
Tailgate photos: New rules, same UMass
Justin Risley, Staff Photographer
September 23, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Sports, Student Life
Staff photographer, Justin Risley, checked out the first tailgate of the semester to see how UMass students are handling the new tailgating policies.
UMass fraternity charged with hazing and liquor violations
Nicole DeFeudis, Co-Editor in Chief
September 21, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase
A University of Massachusetts fraternity that was suspended by the university last fall now faces charges of violating hazing and liquor laws.
UMass updates: 5 things you missed over the summer
Henry Brechter and Liam O'Connor
September 10, 2018
Filed under Around the Valley, Campus, Current Affairs, Showcase, Student Life
As UMass kicks into gear for the fall semester, it's important to know what you might have missed over the summer.
Brian Choquet, Photo/Video Editor
Can't remember what happened last night in Southwest? We've got you covered.
Turn your fall semester from a 2007 Britney to a raging success
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
The difficulty of retrieving Chau's body and allowing his death to go unpunished has sparked outrage across the United States.
