How to stay close at a distance: Things to do with friends during a pandemic
Nasya Blackshear, Writer
April 7, 2020
Stay connected with your friends with these fun and easy ideas.
Quarantined Playlist: Ari Lennox with Smino, JPEGMAFIA, Quin NFN and more
March 31, 2020
With everyone stuck inside and socially distancing from each other, there’s never been a better time to stay up to date on some of the latest releases in the world of music. We’ll be updating this playlist each week. Here are this week’s music suggestions from the Amherst Wire staff.
UMass students express concern over transition to remote learning
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 13, 2020
With the coronavirus spreading at an alarming rate, universities across the U.S. are moving to remote learning. On March 11, UMass Amherst announced that students must remain off-campus for two weeks after spring break. UMass students share their thoughts on how the transition will affect their learning and spread of the virus.
The Reel Deal: “Parasite”
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski
March 12, 2020
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski analyze crucial moments and elements in the award-winning movie “Parasite.”
PodCheck: The Coronavirus
Celina Rivernider and Maggie Yonce
March 11, 2020
Celina Rivernider and Maggie Yonce do some research on the coronavirus.
Mullins Live! 2020 with Lil Tjay and Kwynn Reid
Astghik Dion, Photo/Assistant Entertainment Editor
March 10, 2020
The annual Mullins Live! concert took place this past Saturday at 11 a.m., where hundreds of students gathered at the Mullins Center to experience what was to be rappers Meek Mill and Lil Tjay perform.
808s and Ankle Breaks featuring Trey Cruz
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
March 9, 2020
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson are joined by special guest Trey Cruz to talk the podcast’s latest "March Madness" bracket of hip-hop's best groups and play a game of buy or sell for current NBA topics.
Ask UMass — Blarney
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 6, 2020
Every year, thousands of UMass Amherst students celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the first Saturday in March- also called Blarney. In this episode, students discuss how their spending Blarney weekend and their thoughts on Meek Mill performing at the Mullins Live! concert.
The Reel Deal Podcast: Movies that made us
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski
March 5, 2020
No limit on genre, time periods, or subject matter, the Reel Deal is a conversation of all things film.
Quick Fix Politics Podcast: Talking with the President of the UMass Democrats
Joe Kochapski
March 3, 2020
Joe Kochapski talks with Tim Ennis, President of the UMass Democrats about coronavirus updates, the Trump-Taliban agreement, violence at Greece and Turkey border over migrants, and Bernie’s rise.
Transatlantic Soccer Podcast: Champion’s League
Alejandro Winsor and Jacob Robson
March 2, 2020
The TransAtlantic duo look closely at the Champion's League and Manchester City's European ban.
Joe Kochapski
Joe Kochapski talks with Tim Ennis, President of the UMass Democrats about coronavirus updates, the Trump-Taliban agreement, violence at Greece and Turkey border over migrants, and Bernie’s rise.
A guide to unplugging during quarantine
Take this quarantine as an opportunity to detox from social media and you may just find your newest hobby.
Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant
Beccy gives advice on how to stay close with your friends and family, which can be done even while social distancing.
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski analyze crucial moments and elements in the award-winning movie “Parasite.”