ABC’s ‘Black-ish’ is more than just your average sitcom
Sifa Kasongo, Writer
November 6, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Entertainment, Multimedia, Politics, TV/Movies
We can count on this show to tackle complex topics in a meaningful way that other shows shy away from.
Heads Up: How a concussion feels
Julie Shamgochian, Managing Editor
May 1, 2017
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Showcase, Sports
Students who have suffered from concussions describe a loss of consciousness and a "fuzzy-brained" feeling.
Amherst Wire 360: The new Design Building
Matthew Saburo Hachisu, Contributor
March 7, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Multimedia, Showcase, Technology
A new Design Building on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst officially opened last week.
How prescription opioids helped fuel the Massachusetts heroin epidemic
Bryan Bowman, Nicole Defeudis, and Jacqueline Pollock
December 13, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Multimedia, Showcase
Rob Lelacheur was prescribed OxyContin in 12th grade after breaking his ankle. He had no idea at the time that this would mark the beginning of a long-term battle with opioid addiction that nearly took his life.
WATCH: High school students stage walkout to address Trump’s impact
Caeli Chesin, Writer
November 15, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Multimedia, Showcase
“It’s to show the community, the world and anyone that will listen that just because we’re kids and we can’t vote, that doesn’t mean our voices aren’t going to be heard,” said Abigail Morris, event coordinator and Amherst-Pelham High School Junior.
WATCH: Students gather for anti-Trump protest
Joshua Murray, Photography Editor
November 11, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, Showcase
Students gathered Friday on the lawn at Goodell Hall and marched to the center of Amherst for an anti-Trump protest.
Election Night! Watch our first-ever Facebook Live broadcast
November 9, 2016
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Politics, Showcase, WireTV
Amherst Wire broadcasts live from the UMass Department of Political Science election watch party, 'Election Night!'
Voter Videos: Republicans, Democrats and third-party voters make their case
November 8, 2016
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Politics, Showcase, WireTV
Local voters sat for video interviews with University of Massachusetts Amherst journalism students in the weeks leading up to the election.
Glass Half Full Podcast: Beginner’s guide to yoga
Avalon G. Lustick, Podcaster
November 7, 2016
Filed under Food/Health, Multimedia, Podcasts, Showcase
Podcaster Avalon G. Lustick discusses different types of yoga, the history of yoga and cultural appropriation.
Glass Half Full Podcast: The science of mantra and meditation
Avalon G. Lustick, Podcaster
October 31, 2016
Filed under Campus, Food/Health, Multimedia, Podcasts, Showcase, Student Life
Listen to our second wellness podcast.
A day and night with the cadets of the Minuteman Battalion
Jon Decker, Contributor
October 31, 2016
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Showcase, Student Life
Jon Decker embedded with the UMass Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Minuteman Battalion for a field training exercise.
Clinton-Trump debate ignites social media
Stephanie Murray, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Multimedia, Politics, Showcase, Uncategorized
Using the hashtag #TheWireDebates, Amherst Wire readers joined the Twitter conversation as the first of three debates unfolded between Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump.
Darian Barlow, Contributor
Avoid a Britney-level meltdown with these tips from a fellow college student on how to be your best self this semester.
Student profile: Tom Leary, professional videographer and entrepreneur
Amelia Marceau, Contributing Writer
Is the New York Times anonymous op-ed an act of treason, or an act of resistance against the Trump administration?
