Misconceptions of weightlifting for women
Caitlin Cooke, Contributor
December 3, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle
Protein shakes and sweat rags line the floor, an unpleasant mixture of body odor and Axe radiates from the room, and men in nonexistent muscle tanks dapping each other up, hover over the weight racks. For many women at the gym, this scene just screams all kinds of no.
Get back into shape with UMass group fitness
Alexandra Pigeon, Writer
November 30, 2015
Filed under Food/Health, Lifestyle
Here's the inside scoop the best group fitness classes at the Rec Center.
Thanksgiving how-to: Crème caramel
Gabriela Reyes, Contributor
November 20, 2015
Filed under Food/Health, Lifestyle
Try your hand at baking dessert this year.
How to plan your first Friendsgiving
Kate Ferrante, Amherst Wire TV Producer
November 18, 2015
Filed under Food/Health, Lifestyle
Think of it as a Thanksgiving pregame.
Why social media is ruining dating
Alexandra Pigeon, Writer
November 6, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle, Opinion, Relationships
What kills the happy, carefree vibe of a single girl more than a Facebook timeline chock-full of sappy couples' posts about their love for each other? Nothing.
Getting through the friend ‘breakup’
Alexandra Pigeon, Writer
October 8, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle
You were there with ice cream and tissues when she suffered through her first broken heart. You held her hair back at 3 a.m. when she'd had a little too much fun. You chose her as your first passenger when you finally got your license. She's your best friend — always has been, always will be.
Confessions of a “Disaster Dater”
Beatrice Genco, Writer
October 6, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle, Relationships
Don't miss this slew of "disaster dates" from a serial dater, yikes.
#Basic things to do in Amherst this fall
Stephanie Murray, Writer
October 1, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle
It's the season for apple picking, pumpkin-flavored treats and posting it all on Facebook and Instagram.
Top Five ways to de-stress during finals week
Brilee Weaver, Managing Editor
April 23, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle, Top Five, Voices
It's that time of year again. The snow is gone and on quads from Southwest to Northeast, frisbees whish into KanJam cans. Summer is so close you can taste it, but the most difficult weeks of the semester still lie ahead. Here are five ways to keep calm and study on.
Head Games natural hair beauty supply champions ‘winning natural beauty’
Stephanie Ramirez, Audience Engagement Editor
April 13, 2015
Filed under Around the Valley, Lifestyle, Profiles
Head Games sells quality products for people who wear their hair naturally.
The X-Factor: Is it possible to stay friends with an ex?
Lauren Woods, Lifestyle Editor
April 9, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle, Relationships
You called it quits for a reason.
Tattoos in the workplace: is there a right to bear ink?
Colleen Jones, Contributor
April 8, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle, Opinion, Voices
Tattoos shouldn't be taboo.
Darian Barlow, Contributor
Avoid a Britney-level meltdown with these tips from a fellow college student on how to be your best self this semester.
Student profile: Tom Leary, professional videographer and entrepreneur
Amelia Marceau, Contributing Writer
Is the New York Times anonymous op-ed an act of treason, or an act of resistance against the Trump administration?
