Amherst Wire

App of the week for college students: CamScanner

Shannon Macalingay, LifeStyle Editor • September 26, 2019

Turning a phone into a scanner for important documents.

Eating in the dining halls: a few tips and tricks

Sophia Torres, Contributor • September 25, 2019

Looking to eat healthy at University of Massachusetts Amherst? There are plenty of ways to do it.

Self-Care Tactics for the Semester

Emilee Klein, Writer • September 24, 2019

Students define what self-care on a budget means to them.

Clutch campus bathrooms when you have a shy bladder

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor • September 19, 2019

A shy bladder and college life don't mix well, but finding the right bathrooms can make life a lot easier.

Shopping at Goodwill can save more than your wallet

Shiloh Clark, Contributor • September 19, 2019

The effects of fast fashion on the environment are more serious than many realize; however, alternatives to retail shopping are available right down the street.

How to make a dorm feel more like home in 6 easy ways

Alana Zeilander, Contributor • September 18, 2019

How college students can easily create a more comfortable space in their dorm that allows them to feel more at home.

10 Cruelty-Free Dupes for Your Favorite High End Makeup Products

Sophia Torres, Contributor • September 16, 2019

Animal cruelty is a common practice in the makeup industry, here are some brands that are an exception and at a reasonable price.

My Experience as an Off-Campus Freshman

Emma Filev-Mihalak, Contributor • September 13, 2019

I’ve been in school for a couple of weeks now, and I’ve already experienced a few ups and downs of commuting.

App of the week for college students: UMass Bus Track

Shannon Macalingay, LifeStyle Editor • September 13, 2019

A guide on how to navigate the campus on and off using the app.

Top places every UMass freshman should check out

Astghik Dion, Assistant Photo Editor • September 11, 2019

From cafes to top lounging areas on campus, here are just a few of the treasures UMass offers that may seen hidden upon initial arrival.

App of the week for college students: Venmo

Shannon Macalingay, LifeStyle Editor • September 6, 2019

"I'll venmo you," has become another way to tell a friend "I'll pay you back."

UMass Amherst student owns a printing press

Shannon Macalingay, Lifestyle Editor • May 7, 2019

From watching his high school teacher use an iron e-press to print a sticker on a shirt, to watching How-To videos on YouTube, Pham first printed shirts for the sports teams in North Quincy High School.