The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire
The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire
The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire
(Henry Brechter/Amherst Wire)

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

Henry Brechter, Desire’ Crosby, Shannon Macalingay, and Faith Cardoza • February 11, 2019
"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.
(Matt Berg/ Amherst Wire)

Hampshire College votes not to accept additional students for fall 2019

Matt Berg, Assistant Campus News Editor • February 3, 2019
After a rocky few weeks for Hampshire College, administrators have decided to forgo accepting more students for its fall 2019 semester.
(Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

Seven important points discussed at “Women Leading Western Mass”

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor • January 30, 2019
Candidates discussed their journey to the Massachusetts State House and the importance of discussing gender in politics.
(Wikimedia Commons)

Bernie Sanders should be the 2020 Democratic nominee

Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer • January 29, 2019
I’m convinced that there is no better person to face off against President Trump in 2020 than Bernie Sanders.
Lord Jeffrey Amherst

The town of Amherst – what’s in a name?

Matt Berg, Assistant Politics Editor • January 28, 2019
Amherst is home to 28,000 college students—many of whom are unfamiliar with the history of their new surroundings.
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker. (Department of Justice)

Why Matthew Whitaker is harmful to America

Katie Scott, Writer • January 23, 2019
The fact that President Trump would appoint such an adamant opponent of Mueller’s investigation shows he will do whatever it takes to save his presidency.
Line of migrants from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala waiting for breakfast. (Creative Commons)

The migrant caravans are here— now what?

Amelia Marceau, Writer • January 21, 2019
The struggle at the border has only just begun.
North Sentinel Island, home to one of the last primitive tribes on Earth. (Jesse Allen, NASA)

The controversy behind John Chau and the Sentinelese people

Nicholas Ponzio, Writer • December 26, 2018
The difficulty of retrieving Chau's body and allowing his death to go unpunished has sparked outrage across the United States.
The sign that hung from junior Nicole Parsons' window in Baker Hall. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Parsons)

UMass denounces Resident Director’s email accused of advocating for inclusiveness towards Nazis

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor • December 24, 2018
Students and alumni are feeling angry after a Residential Life employee asked a student to take down a sign denouncing Nazism.
Richard Neal

Q&A with U.S. Rep Richard Neal, chairman of a key committee in Congress

Matt Berg, Writer • December 19, 2018
Neal says he will lead the charge to release President Trump's tax returns.
Does hate really have no home at UMass?

Does hate really have no home at UMass?

Kathryn Fallah, Correspondent • December 13, 2018
A look back at a semester marked by a number of acts of hate, and a look forward to where we go from here.
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