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808s and Ankle Breaks: Diss tracks and the NBA vs. China with Chris Focus

808s and Ankle Breaks: Diss tracks and the NBA vs. China with Chris Focus

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson October 10, 2019
This week, co-hosts Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson are joined by Amherst rapper Chris Focus to discuss diss tracks (7:30), first impressions from the NBA’s preseason and the dispute between the Rockets and China.
(Jonathan Kermah and Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire)

The EIC Podcast: The Amber Guyger trial and police brutality

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in chief October 8, 2019
Jonathan Kermah is joined by Amherst Wire co-editor in chief Sifa Kasongo and Rebirth Project PR director Brie Bristol to discuss the recent trial of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger and police brutality in America.
Ask UMass -- Football

Ask UMass — Football

After UMass Football's first win on Sunday, Nicole Biagioni and Michael McHugh ask UMass students their thoughts on the team.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sits on stage with Amherst College President Carolyn “Biddy” Martin on Oct. 3, 2019.

“I would be a great diva!”: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg brings laughs and inspiration to Amherst College

Caeli Chesin and Brian Choquet October 4, 2019
“It's just crazy because I have a bobblehead of her at my house and so getting to see her speak in person is almost surreal.”
TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Episode 1

TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Episode 1

Jacob Robson, Alejandro Winsor, and Joshua Crespo October 3, 2019
Tune in to hear the latest news and views on all things soccer.
(Jonathan Kermah and Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire)

The EIC Podcast: “Hustlers” review and “Saturday Night Live” season premiere recap

Jonathan Kermah, Co-Editor in Chief October 1, 2019
Jonathan Kermah is joined by Amherst Wire contributor Brianna Silva to talk about her review of the movie "Hustlers." Later Silva and Kermah are joined by assistant entertainment editor Julia Donohue to discuss the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live."
Ask UMass -- eCampus v. Amazon

Ask UMass — eCampus v. Amazon

Rebecca Duffy, Meghan Carney, and John Buday September 29, 2019
Rebecca Duffy and Meghan Carney ask UMass students how they've been impacted by UMass' switch from Amazon to eCampus as a provider for textbooks.
The Zoo Report: Cam Sibert on covering UMass womens sports

The Zoo Report: Cam Sibert on covering UMass women’s sports

Kacey Connolly, Chloe Lindahl, and Katherine Kelley September 27, 2019
"I remember you'd like go on a date with a boy and your mom would be like 'so you're dating' and I'd be like 'no we're talking' but like what is talking?"
808s and Ankle Breaks: JPEGMAFIAs All My Heroes Are Corballs and new NBA tampering rules

808s and Ankle Breaks: JPEGMAFIA’s “All My Heroes Are Corballs” and new NBA tampering rules

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson September 26, 2019

This week, Co-hosts Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson talk JPEGMAFIA’s “All My Heroes Are Cornballs,” Kanye’s upcoming album “Jesus Is King” and the NBA’s new tampering rules. https://amherstwire.podbean.com/mf/play/dvhatt/EPisode46.mp3 Listen...

Ask UMass -- Advice for New Students

Ask UMass — Advice for New Students

With the fall semester underway, Nicole Biagioni and Michael McHugh ask UMass students what advice they'd give to new students.

UMass Hockey: Meet New York Rangers draft pick Zac Jones

Chase Purrington, Sports Editor September 24, 2019
Zac Jones represents the next line of recent talents in the UMass defense pipeline.
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