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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

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This week in politics: 10/30-11/5

John Coakley, Politics/Voices/Op-Ed Editor November 5, 2017
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
Members of the UMass men's soccer team meet up for a team huddle (Cameron Merritt/Amherst Wire).

Propelled by local talent, UMass Men’s Soccer wins league

Cameron Merritt, Writer November 5, 2017
Some of the same kids who watched the UMass Minutemen win the Atlantic 10 season title nine years ago are now playing for the Minutemen, and have done just the same thing.
A sign for the Norwottuck Fish and Game Club, located off of Route 116 in Amherst (Mark Dunphy/Amherst Wire).

Triggered: At a local gun range, the search for a silver bullet in the gun control debate

Mark Dunphy, Contributor November 1, 2017
Mike D. has lost count of how many guns he owns. His father, an immigrant from China, was always into guns and introduced his children to his hobby.
Justin Petrie performed in drag as Chemical-X at Greeno Sub Shop in September, to bring more visibility to the drag community at UMass (Jill Webb/Amherst Wire).

Dragging it out: Justin Petrie works to expand drag culture at UMass

Jill Webb, Contributor October 31, 2017
Justin Petrie’s first attempt at painting his face was awful. Petrie, 19 at the time, slathered special effect makeup all over his face in preparation for a night out on the Providence, Rhode Island drag scene.
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This week in politics 10/23-10/29

John Coakley, Politics/Op-ed/Voices Editor October 30, 2017
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
Paul Krugman gives a talk at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Mullins Center on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. (Bryan Bowman/Amherst Wire)

New York Times columnist Paul Krugman reflects on triumphs and failures of economics

Bryan Bowman, Senior Reporter October 27, 2017
Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman delivered the annual Philip Gamble Memorial Lecture in the Mullins Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Thursday evening.
Remnants of a neighborhood in Santa Rosa, Calif., where wildfires ravaged through the town. (Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cosse, California National Guard/Creative Commons)

3,000 miles away: UMass student from California speaks about wildfire devastation

Michael Connors, Writer October 24, 2017
UMass sophomore Anthony Newman tells us what it's like having loved ones in Northern Calif., which is fighting severe wildfires.
A sign saying "Yup We Back" sits outside of Theta Chi just one day after UMass lifted their 5-week suspension. (Brian Choquet/Amherst Wire)

University lifts Theta Chi suspension

Nicole DeFeudis, Managing Editor October 23, 2017
The party is back on at Theta Chi. As of Oct. 23, the University of Massachusetts fraternity is off interim suspension and once again recognized by the university, according to university spokesman Ed Blaguszewski.
A panel gathers in the Commonwealth Honors College to discuss UBI.

Can a universal basic income work? Experts weigh in

Bryan Bowman, Senior Reporter October 18, 2017
With the threat of automation looming, the concept of universal basic income (UBI) is increasingly gaining traction across the political spectrum, both in the United States and around the world.
Indigenous People's Day marchers. (Laurie Sexton/Amherst Wire)

Community members march to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Michael Connors, Writer October 18, 2017
NASA’s goal for the march was not solely to challenge the lack of recognition of Indigenous People’s Day by the university. Rather, participants at the event were more interested in honoring both unity and community.
Gov. Baker awards grants to UMass researchers for 'smart band-aids'

Gov. Baker awards grants to UMass researchers for ‘smart band-aids’

Bryan Bowman, Senior Reporter October 10, 2017
Gov. Charlie Baker awarded University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers a $500,000 grant on Friday for the development of flexible, wearable electronics, or “smart band-aids.”
Lecia Brooks addresses UMass Amherst about the current state of hate and extremist groups in the United States.

Southern Poverty Law Center talks hate crimes and race at UMass Amherst

Faith Gregory, Writer October 4, 2017
The Southern Poverty Law Center addressed the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Monday about the current state of hate and extremism in the United States.
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