The Polygonal Sunrise: Episode 10
Jack Martin, Podcaster
April 15, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Podcasts, Showcase, Technology
In today’s episode of The Polygonal Sunrise, Jack Martin discusses the reveal of "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order," the addition of name changes to the PlayStation Network and the potential "Horizon Zero Dawn" sequel.
Entertainment winners, losers of the week
Amherst Wire Entertainment staff
April 14, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase, TV/Movies
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
Ask UMass — “Game of Thrones”
Rachel Swansburg, Rebecca Duffy, and Meghan Carney
April 14, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Showcase, TV/Movies
"Game of Thrones" has taken the entertainment world by storm. What do UMass students think of it?
Errors in perfection: the new Twilight Zone
Julia Donohue, Writer
April 11, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, TV/Movies
The new Twilight Zone is greatly needed in an era of insanity, but a need for perfection has left the series empty of the eerily misplaced.
“The Beach Bum” scores as the worst movie of 2019
Kacey Connolly, Writer
April 11, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, TV/Movies
What looks like a chaotic coming of age film on the surface, is actually an astounding disappointment with a clustered mess of a plot.
Saweetie flexes her boujee lifestyle on “Icy” EP
Astghik Dion, Writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
She’s founded her own label, her flow has matured and nothing about her vigor has changed.
In photos: UMass Got Talent
Jonathan Kermah, Entertainment and Podcast Editor
April 9, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Podcasts, Showcase
UMass Got Talent winner Samantha Kay spoke with entertainment editor Jon Kermah about her victory and the other acts.
Entertainment winners, losers of the week
Amherst Wire Entertainment staff
April 7, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase, TV/Movies
Among the winners? Jordan Peele, J. Cole and Billy Ray Cyrus.
Billie Eilish’s debut lives up to the hype
Chloe Lindahl, Writer
April 7, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
The pop prodigy produces a haunting yet polished piece of work that shatters expectations.
Ask UMass — Spring Concert cancelled?
Rachel Swansburg, Meghan Carney, and Rebecca Duffy
April 5, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Showcase
Meghan Carney and Rebecca Duffy ask students how they feel about Lil Uzi Vert's absence from the upcoming concert.
808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 42
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
April 4, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Podcasts, Showcase
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson briefly discuss the tragic death of Nipsey Hussle (12:10), introduce their new segment: “Pause, Party, Play” (17:47) and run through the week in NBA news (42:32). https://amherstwire.podbean.com/mf/play/creemb/Episode42CLEAN.mp3 Listen Here: Apple Spotify Slap or Skip: Apple Spotify Check out our artist of the week, Lazy Summer Produced By: Jonathan Kermah Edited By: Trevor Wilson Follow us on social media: @808s_Abrea...
Stella Starfox, Lazy Summer put on electric show at The Pub
Oliver Sampson, Writer
April 4, 2019
Filed under Campus, Entertainment, Music, Showcase
Both performances exemplified the great musical talent that has come through UMass in the past few years.
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
“If there are no student voices in the discussion, then how well are you doing your job.”
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.
Should UMass Build a Nuclear Power Plant?
There’s a very clear threat that if something isn’t done soon, the damage done will become irreversible.
Joe Biden: The Reality Behind “Good Ol’ Uncle Joe”
Biden was born 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania which would make him the second oldest candidate in the race at 76 years of age. Biden was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970 at 27. Two years later, he pulled off an impressive victory to unseat the Republican incumbent Caleb Boggs and was elected to the U.S. Senate. He would go on to represent the state of Delaware for 36 years in the Senate, serving as both chair of the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee in that timespan.