Category: Lifestyle

App of the week: Evernote

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor

January 31, 2020

Evernote is a useful app for college students to organize their notes more efficiently.

Tags: App of the Week, Apps for college students, Evernote, productivity, technology

Judging Books By Their Covers: “Milk and Honey,” remains a poetic masterpiece

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor

January 27, 2020

This week's book review summarizes the artistic journey of Rupi Kaur's self-published debut poetry collection, "Milk and Honey."

Tags: book review, Milk and Honey, Poetry, Rapi Kaur

The best pop culture moment from every year throughout the decade

Chloe Lindahl, Writer

December 23, 2019

Whether they be good or bad, these events helped shape the decade’s history. Without further ado, here are the biggest moments from the 2010s.

Tags: American Idol, Best moments of the decade, Best pop culture moments of the decade, beyonce, black panther, Caitlyn Jenner, Game of Thrones, Kanye West, Kendall Jenner, kim kardashian, miley cyrus, Pepsi, Robin Thicke, Royal Wedding, The Avengers

UMass Spring Concert Lineups of the Decade

The official Cardi B concert announcement from Tinder. (Photo/Tinder)

Sophia Torres, Writer

December 11, 2019

A blast in the past of the past concerts UMass has held.

Tags: mullins center, UMass Amherst Cardi B, UMass concerts

Top 10 rapper chains of the decade

Shane Guilfoyle, Writer

December 10, 2019

Creativity is synonymous with rap. As artists falling under the genre progressed alongside cultures like the arts and entertainment, they’ve developed channels to present their vision. Jewelry stands as a visual representation of accomplishment and can be tied more broadly tied to an artist's mood or aesthetic.

Tags: Ben Baller, biggie, Chains, Diddy, Eliantte, Gucci Mane, Hip-Hop, Jay-Z, Jewelry, Johnny Dang, Kurtis Blow, Lil Uzi Vert, lil yachty, Migos, nas, rap, Run D.M.C., Travis Scott, Tupac

The Zoo Report: Jonathan Kermah on being co-editor in chief of Amherst Wire

Chloe Lindahl, Kacey Connolly, and Katherine Kelley

December 6, 2019

Tune in to hear hot takes on hooking up with exes, Disney+ and ranch dressing.

Tags: abroad, amherstwire, Amsterdam, editor in chief, hot takes, New Girl, ranch dressing, umass, UMass Amherst

Tips and tricks for a more sustainable holiday season

Lily Robinson, Contributor

December 5, 2019

While the holidays are a time for celebrating, they can also be a time for producing needless waste. Try these tips and tricks for a more sustainable season.