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
UMass students and the LARP department enjoy a newly decorated Cracker Barrel Alley on Main Street in Northampton, Mass. on Dec. 1, 2018. (Justin Risley/ Amherst Wire)

UMass students turn empty alleyway into festive community space

Justin Risley, Assistant Photo/Video Editor • December 6, 2018
A group of UMass students turn alleyways into Instagram-worthy spaces.
(Patrick Kline/ Amherst Wire)

Protesters drown out Sean Spicer at UMass

Matt Berg, Matthew DiPesa, and Kyle Moynihan • November 28, 2018
Spicer discussed his career leading up to the White House and his new book before protests erupted.
(Office of Senator Kamala Harris/Creative Commons)

Is Kamala Harris the new face of the Democratic party?

Nicholas Ponzio, Writer • November 28, 2018
Kamala Harris has established herself as the new face of the Democratic party because of her progressive legislation and immense popularity.
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer (Wikimedia Commons)

Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer set to appear at UMass Tuesday

Kyle Moynihan and Matt Berg • November 27, 2018
A former member of the Trump Administration, Spicer will likely be welcomed to campus by a slew of protestors.
2018 Women's March in Missoula, Montana. (Montanasuffragettes/Creative Commons)

Why women in Congress matter

Amelia Marceau, Writer • November 14, 2018
A record number of women were elected to Congress last week, making the 116th Congress one of the most diverse in American history.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

UMass Democrats host Sen. Elizabeth Warren, gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez

Katherine Scott, Writer • November 5, 2018
Elizabeth Warren and Jay Gonzalez discuss their policies and the upcoming election.
How the 2018 midterm elections could affect you

How the 2018 midterm elections could affect you

Nicholas Ponzio, Writer • November 5, 2018
Here's what could happen, depending on who wins in the House and Senate.
Voters cast their ballots at the Keene Parks and Recreation Department.

A candidate-by-candidate guide to the five congressional races

Kyle Moynihan and • November 5, 2018
There are five contested congressional races right here in Massachusetts.
Voters cast their ballots at the Keene Parks and Recreation Department.

A guide to statewide office candidates

Kyle Moynihan and Matt Berg • November 5, 2018
While the elections will shape the balance of power at the national level, they could be  consequential in local affairs as well. 
Question 3

What you need to know about Massachusetts ballot Question 3

Matthew DiPesa, Writer • November 2, 2018
The third ballot question is centered around an existing 2016 law which “prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity in places of public accommodation.”
Skinner Hall

Nursing students, local nurses divided on ballot Question 1

Abigail DesVergnes, Writer • November 2, 2018
“It comes down to the question: ‘What are your priorities?’”
Red Sox parade

Photos: Red Sox flaunt World Series win in Boston parade

Abigail Gracie, Contributor • November 2, 2018
Bostonians really do love that dirty water.
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