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The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

Former MIT Civic Media Lab director Ethan Zuckerman proposes an innovative solution

Former MIT Civic Media Lab director Ethan Zuckerman proposes an innovative solution

Talia Heisey, Writer February 2, 2020
Manipulation, disinformation and fake news were all topics Zuckerman discussed at the highly attended talk last week.
Ask UMass -- Super Bowl LIV

Ask UMass — Super Bowl LIV

Nicole Biagioni and Mike McHugh January 31, 2020
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are going head-to-head in Super Bowl LIV this Sunday. Find out who UMass students think will win and how they will be watching.
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: The 2020 Grammy Awards, Justin Bieber and celebrity break ups

Grace Sherwood and Chad Douty January 30, 2020
Chad and Grace are back for more shenanigans! In the first episode of the semester, they discuss the 2020 Grammy Awards, Justin Bieber’s (questionable) new music, celebrity heartbreaks, hookups and also give some coveted advice in a new segment.
(Jonathan Kermah and Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire)

The EIC Podcast: Ghana’s Year of Return and remembering Kobe Bryant

Jonathan Kermah, Editor in chief January 29, 2020
Jonathan Kermah interviews Ghanian journalist Maxwell Agbagba of JoyNews on Ghana's celebration, The Year of Return. Later he reflects on Kobe Bryant's impact on his life.
808s and Ankle Breaks: Roddy Ricch and NBA all-stars

808s and Ankle Breaks: Roddy Ricch and NBA all-stars

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson January 27, 2020
Back from break, co-hosts Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson talk about Roddy Ricch sending the pop world into a frenzy (19:35) and discuss which players we believe will end up as all-stars.
Wire News Weekly - 1.19.20

Wire News Weekly – 1.19.20

Rebecca Duffy, Video Editor January 26, 2020
In the first episode of the brand new series "Wire News Weekly," Host Rebecca Duffy talks about this week's major news headlines from UMass Amherst and local communities. For the week of January 19th, 2020, students move in, U.S. Representative Joe Kennedy III visits Amherst and more!

Basketball Highlights: UMass Manhandles Maine

Lucas Alvarez, Sports Co-editor December 21, 2019
C.J. Jackson stepped up in the place of Sy Chatman after the latter decided to enter the transfer portal.
The Paws Program brings smiles to students

The Paws Program brings smiles to students

Nicole Biagioni December 16, 2019
Ever wonder who’s behind the paws program? Nicole Biagioni takes a look into the organization that puts on de-stress events, and the therapy dog group that brings happiness to UMass Amherst students.
TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Manchester City and Jose Mourinho

TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Manchester City and Jose Mourinho

Jacob Robson, Joshua Crespo, and Alejandro Winsor December 12, 2019
Tune in to hear the boys go over the title races in Europe.
PodCheck: Fact and fiction of climate change

PodCheck: Fact and fiction of climate change

Celina Rivernider and Maggie Yonce December 11, 2019
Tune in to uncover the truths and myths of climate change.
Meet Campus Design & Copy: A student co-op that is more than just printing

Meet Campus Design & Copy: A student co-op that is more than just printing

Rebecca Duffy, Video Editor December 9, 2019
Video editor Rebecca Duffy sat down with Campus Design & Copy co-managers to discuss what it's like to work at CD&C and how their temporary relocation from the Student Union affected business.

Hockey Highlights: UMass tops Maine on Cale Makar night

Chase Purrington, Sports Editor December 7, 2019
Cale Makar was in the building, but the Minutemen didn't need his Hobey Baker skills tonight. 
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