How quarantine can impact long distance relationships
Ava Bertino, Contributing Writer
July 9, 2020
Sofie Lafratta, a freshman at Indiana University, is in a long distance relationship with her boyfriend who attends West Virginia University. How has quarantine, a time when everyone should stay inside and avoid spending time with non-relatives as much as possible, affected her relationship?
Massachusetts college student concerned about mother’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Yang Yi Chen, Contributing Writer
June 19, 2020
Lillian Dack shares how the coronavirus has affected her family
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.
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
Beccy discusses the options for the upcoming semester.
COVID-19: Our Social Safety Net is Failing Us
As the crisis has unfolded in the US one thing remains clear: our social safety net is failing us.
Quarantine reflection: Breaking out of the suburban bubble
Managing Editor Trevor Wilson reflects on his experience during the COVID-19 quarantine.