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
The International Socialist Organization hosted a rally against the proposed GOP Federal Tax Plan outside the University of Massachusetts Amherst Student Union, Dec. 5. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

UMass International Socialist Organization protest GOP tax bill

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor • December 7, 2017
As sprinkles of rain soaked their “Tax the Rich” signs, almost a dozen members of the University of Massachusetts Amherst International Socialist Organization held a rally outside the Student Union to protest the recent approval of the Republican federal tax plan in the U.S. Senate.
Former General and National Security Advisor Michael Flynn looks on at a Donald Trump campaign rally. (Gage Skidmore/ Flickr)

This week in politics, 11/27-12/4

John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor • December 5, 2017

Following the announcement of indictments of former Trump campaign staffers Paul Manafort, Richard Gates, and George Papadopoulos on Oct. 30, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation has once again...

Photo courtesy of the Mullins Center.

Kevin Hart to perform at UMass

Elissa Borden, Campus News Editor • December 4, 2017
The popular comedian will perform at the Mullins Center in March 2018.
UMass Health Services Director Dr. George Corey (left) and Public Health Nurse Ann Becker (right). (Cameron Merritt/Amherst Wire).

Meningitis B ‘outbreak’ declared, UMass UHS to hold vaccination clinics

Cameron Merritt, Writer • November 28, 2017
UHS announced that four large-scale vaccination clinics will be held in the Cape Cod Lounge at the Student Union from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 4 and Dec. 5., and no student will be turned away from receiving the vaccine.
Second student confirmed to have serogroup B infection

Second student confirmed to have serogroup B infection

Nicole DeFeudis, Co-Editor in Chief • November 15, 2017
In an email to students on Wednesday, University Health Services confirmed that the second case of meningococcal disease on campus is a serogroup B infection.
University Health Services Executive Director Dr. George Corey (left) and Public Health Nurse Ann Becker (right) address a crowd at a press conference in the Campus Center on Tuesday. (Cameron Merritt/Amherst Wire)

Second case of meningococcal disease diagnosed at UMass

Cameron Merritt, Writer • November 15, 2017
An email was sent out to students on Tuesday as a result of a second case of meningococcal disease diagnosis.
Virginia Governor-elect Ralph Northam. (Image courtesy of cool revolution via Flickr).

This week in politics: 11/6-11/12

John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor • November 13, 2017
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
(Cristina Bejarano/Creative Commons)

“Runaways: The Musical” leaves an impression at UMass

Jill Webb, Contributor • November 11, 2017
The UMass Theater Department's newest show, "Runaways," played at Rand Theater.
Citizens of Puerto Rico following the gruesome aftermath of Hurricane Maria (Reynaldo Torres/Contributed Photo)

Weathering the storm: This is the Puerto Rican spirit

Sabrina Negrón, Contributor • November 10, 2017
This is the Puerto Rican spirit. It's the refusal to let disasters, natural or otherwise, make us feel powerless.
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, housed in Thompson Hall, would be impacted by the proposal to get rid of the Global Education requirement, should it pass (Abigail Desvergnes/Amherst Wire).

A new Faculty Senate proposal could end the SBS Global Education requirement

Abigail Desvergnes, Writer • November 10, 2017
The Faculty Senate has made a proposal to get rid of the Global Education requirement in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
 Zeta Beta Tau exemplifies brotherly love with GoFundMe for sick brother

 Zeta Beta Tau exemplifies brotherly love with GoFundMe for sick brother

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor • November 10, 2017
UMass fraternity Zeta Beta Tau has started a GoFundMe campaign for their sick brother, Jonathan Townsend.
ABC’s ‘Black-ish’ is more than just your average sitcom

ABC’s ‘Black-ish’ is more than just your average sitcom

Sifa Kasongo, Writer • November 6, 2017
We can count on this show to tackle complex topics in a meaningful way that other shows shy away from.
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