A sign of good marketing?
Kate Ferrante, WireTV Managing Editor
April 15, 2016
Car horns and shouting filled the air at the corner of College and South East Street in Amherst, but not because of reckless driving or road rage. Instead, it is because of Wen Jeng and his unique job.
The woodburning man and his sun
Ron Garza, Contributor
April 14, 2016
Nickolas Maynard has been burning wood since he was a child. But instead of using an electric woodburning pen, Maynard prefers a more unorthodox method.
Watch The Help House episode 3
April 13, 2016
In the third episode, "Meddling," Tiffany uncovers a house romance.
Third-generation UMass student lobbies for funding
Sïonan Barrett, Contributor
April 12, 2016
With the looming state budget coming to a vote in a few months, Hochberg and nearly 100 other students traveled to the Massachusetts State House to ask for a larger investment in public higher education. Unfortunately, all three offices Hochberg visited weren't much help.
Watch The Help House episode 2
April 6, 2016
In the second episode of The Help House, Brett brings his roommates to a frat party.
Amherst Wire proudly presents The Help House
March 30, 2016
The Help House tells the story of five students living together in an off-campus house. Conflict and hilarity ensue.
White House Easter Egg Roll attracts thousands
James Villalobos, Writer
March 29, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCm-y9qmDQM&feature=youtu.be President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their last Easter Egg Roll at the White House on Monday, March 28. Around 35,000 people showed up for the 138th annual celebration. Check out the White House's tweet about...
All-girls’ youth team breaks sports stereotypes
Kaitlin Boyer, Writer
March 25, 2016
“It’s fun because usually hockey is considered as a boys sport and it’s cool that girls are doing it too,” 11-year-old skater Simone Robinson said.
Following the Water: Spring Break in Flint
James Villalobos, Writer
March 13, 2016
It's all hands on deck in the effort to distribute bottled water to as many Flint, Mich., residents as possible.
Ice cream in the ice cold
Julia Economou, Contributor
March 11, 2016
“Ice cream should not be restricted to a certain season, if you love it, eat it!”
Joanne Keller: Not all heroes wear capes
Kate Ferrante, WireTV Managing Editor
March 10, 2016
This is UMass's favorite omelet lady.
Springfield resident collects bottled water for Flint, MI
James Villalobos, Writer
March 7, 2016
Since Feb. 19, Crystal Copeland has collected bottled water for Flint, MI residents who have been affected by the ongoing water crisis. Copeland said that for many, bottled water donations are how they have survived. Hundreds of bottles of water now fill the old gymnasium at the Dunbar Community...
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences presented a panel of three distinguished immigration scholars as part of its Social Science Matters series.
Penny For Your Thoughts: Mental health, Victorious and billionaires
Tune in to hear Deirdre and Elena's takes on billionaires and why they shouldn't exist.
A cure for cancel culture: content-moderation juries
Big tech needs to ensure transparency for its social media users. Why not let them enforce the rules?
(Fake) Blonde Moment Podcast: Best artists of the decade and recaps on celebrity Halloween costumes
Tune in to hear Kardashian recaps and holiday talk.