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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

Bella Hadid's Instagram post on mental health

UMass students respond to Bella Hadid’s Instagram post

Liesel Nygard, Writer January 25, 2022

On Nov. 9, 2021, Bella Hadid shared her struggles with mental health through Instagram by posting eight photos of her crying, one photo of an IV in her arm and a video from Willow Smith. In the video,...

8th Gate: Sakura Deserved Better

Pablo Quiceno and Dylan Castro November 23, 2021
It's not Sakura's fault she's useless.
Former Coach Walt Bell with members of the UMass Football team courtesy of Massachusetts Athletics on Flickr

UMass football head coach fired

Shanti Furtado, Contributor November 16, 2021
Walt Bell has been fired following his 35-22 Saturday loss against URI.
Promotional Poster for "Dexter: New Blood" (Showtime)

“Dexter: New Blood” has the potential to make up for the original series’ awful finale

Aaron Vincent Facundo, TV/Film Editor November 14, 2021
Ten years after the original series ended, everyone's favorite forensic scientist by day and serial killer by night is back.
The 8th Gate: Inside the Animatrix

The 8th Gate: Inside the Animatrix

Pablo Quiceno and Dylan Castro November 9, 2021
Take the blue pill and dive into The Matrix.
Promotional posters for "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Scream"

Wes Craven: The creator of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Scream”

Daniel Vicario, Contributor October 30, 2021
He started out as a professor and director of pornographic films before directing two of the most classic horror films of all time.
Graphic by Aaron Vincent Facundo

The Amherst Wire editors share their favorite Halloween movies

Amherst Wire Staff October 29, 2021
Some people like to go out and dress in costumes, while others like to stay in and watch a good horror movie. Trick-or-treat yourself to one of our editors' favorite Halloween movies.
The 8th Gate: Pilot

The 8th Gate: Pilot

Pablo Quiceno and Dylan Castro October 26, 2021
Anime fans Pablo Quicero and Dylan Castro have high hopes for "Demon Slayer."
Graphic made by Aaron Vincent Facundo

The Amherst Wire editors share their favorite movies

Amherst Wire Staff October 22, 2021
What do "Midsommar" and "Grown Ups" have in common? They're both two of our editors' favorite movies.

“Products of our time, reflections of ourselves”: UMCA exhibit displays Nicole Eisenman’s prints

Maddie Fabian, Writer October 14, 2021

  AMHERST - The University Museum of Contemporary Art (UMCA) at UMass Amherst currently features art by the internationally renowned artist Nicole Eisenman. It is the first UMCA exhibit open to...

Promotional Image for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.' Credit: Marvel Studios

Tony Leung Origins: Before “Shang-Chi”

Aaron Vincent Facundo, TV/Film Editor October 6, 2021
Known as "the man who can speak with his eyes," Tony Leung is one of the most famous actors in all of Asia. Did you finish "Shang-Chi" and want to know more about him? Here's a guide to Leung's early career and his most popular movies.
Artwork by Celina Rivernider.

Marked as Read: Spooky Reads—American Tourists and Confined Spaces

Celina Rivernider October 4, 2021
Celina has your newest horror reads for October.
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