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UMass students use group fitness classes to ease gym anxiety

Fitness classes appear to be the complete opposite of the Recreation Center’s overwhelming environment

Selene Bonafini, Writer • March 24, 2022

With its crowded environment, the UMass Recreation Center can often feel daunting, adding to student stress. Group fitness classes may be the perfect solution to ease stress at the overwhelming gym.

Tips for eating vegan at UMass Amherst

10 tricks for plant-based eating on and off campus

Adrienne Povey, Writer • March 10, 2022

Whether you are a vegan for life or just want to eat more plant-based foods, here are some helpful tips to navigate vegan dining at UMass.

ADHD in the Classroom: A Solution

Patrick Shea, Contributor • February 25, 2022

It should come as no surprise that attention-deficit disorders are more prevalent now than ever. The National Institute of Mental Health claims that roughly 4.4% of adults in the United States have ADHD....

Almost Healthy: Bloating Part 1

Emilee Klein and Sam Bozorgzadeh • February 16, 2022

Sam and Emilee explain the best medically-advised ways to reduce bloating.

Almost Healthy: Thanksgiving ASMR

Emilee Klein and Sam Bozorgzadeh • November 24, 2021

Thanksgiving can be difficult, but Almost Healthy has you covered.

Five of the best places near UMass to take a first date

Looking for first date ideas but not sure where to start? Keep reading for five local hotspots.

Julie Harrison, Writer • November 19, 2021

It’s Friday night and the person you’ve been talking to has finally asked or agreed to go on a date. After hours of getting ready, finding the perfect outfit, and you wonder, “where should we go?” Don’t worry, I have you covered.

UMass football head coach fired

Walt Bell has been fired following his 35-22 Saturday loss against URI.

Shanti Furtado, Contributor • November 16, 2021

Walt Bell has been fired following his 35-22 Saturday loss against URI.

Mind the Vibez: Explore Curiosity

Liam Zielony • November 15, 2021

In this episode of Mind the Vibez, host Liam Zielony leads a mediation on curiosity and explains how it can enrich life and mediation practice. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced...

How to master your “college experience”

A guide for Umass Amherst students on creating a fulfilling college career

Lily O'neill, Writer • November 15, 2021

The “college experience,” a phrase that we are all too familiar with, usually pertains to having a vibrant social life, while often dismissing the less glamorous side of college. The feeling of wasting...

Almost Healthy: Instant Pot, Appliance of Champions

Emilee Klein and Sam Bozorgzadeh • November 12, 2021

The best meal prep always includes an instant pot, and Sam will prove why.

Where does the UMass Halloween lobster dinner really come from?

It's been a tradition for years now, to the point where you can never find a seat at the dining halls on Halloween, but the mystery remains intact...until now.

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer • November 11, 2021

No, it is fortunately not courtesy of UMass alumna, Bill Cosby.

Representation Matters: Even in Cuisine

Christmaelle Vernet, Contributor • October 27, 2021

As a student at Umass, it is obvious to state you probably have eaten at least once at one of the four main dining halls on campus. Most of us have heard the phrase “we were voted number one for dining...