Wire News Weekly – 3.1.20
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
March 2, 2020
In this episode of Wire News Weekly, Rebecca Duffy talks about Bernie Sanders hosting a rally in Springfield, Rapper Meek Mill being chosen to headline Mullins Live! and more. Plus, Nicole Biagioni shares Amherst's weather forecast for the week.
Hockey Highlights: UMass Hockey beats Hockey East rival, UConn
Rachel Bevelaqua, Reporter
March 1, 2020
Meet Alec – the UMPD officer with four legs
Nicole Biagioni, Reporter
February 26, 2020
UMass Police Department's newest officer loves to sniff out danger. Alec, a 22-month-old black lab, is a new K-9 officer at UMPD who searches for explosives and other harmful materials. Nicole Biagioni speaks with Alec's handler, Officer Gerald Perkins, about what a day is like for Alec when he is on the job.
The EIC Podcast: Sleep facts and misconceptions with Dr. Rebecca Spencer
Jonathan Kermah, Editor in chief
February 26, 2020
Dr. Rebecca Spencer joins the EIC Podcast to discuss her appearances on Netflix's "Babies" and PBS Nova's "Mysteries of Sleep," as well as sleep facts and misconceptions.
808s and Ankle Breaks featuring Jay Astro
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
February 24, 2020
Jonathan Kermah interviews Boston rapper Jay Astro on standing out in the pool of melodic trap artists and his latest single “Zoo.”
Professor Paul Collins on President Trump’s impeachment
Faith Cardoza, Writer
February 20, 2020
New podcast: Faith Cardoza is joined by Professor Paul M. Collins Jr. to get some of his insight into the impeachment of President Trump and what it means in today’s context.
TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Hrefna Petursdottir on life as an international student athlete
Alejandro Winsor and Jacob Robson
February 17, 2020
Jake and Alejandro interview Hrefna Petursdottir from the UMass Women’s Soccer team about life as an international student athlete.
Ask UMass – Valentine’s Day
Nicole Biagioni, Rebecca Duffy, Video Reporters
February 14, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day! On this episode of Ask UMass, Nicole Biagioni and Rebecca Duffy ask UMass students what their Valentine's Day plans are and how they feel about the holiday.
Penny For Your Thoughts: Monogamy, polyamory and the importance of grades
Deirdre Carberry and Elena Babson
February 13, 2020
Deirdre and Elena discuss the history and misconceptions of non-monogamy and polyamory. They give their personal thoughts on the topics and finish up with a discussion on the importance of grades.
Wire News Weekly – 2.9.20
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
February 10, 2020
In this episode of Wire News Weekly, Host Rebecca Duffy talks about a Smith College student's potential exposure to the coronavirus, the UMass Store selling roses for Valentine's Day and more news. Nicole Biagioni reports on Amherst's weather forecast.
No. 8 UMass victorious at home against No. 10 Providence
Rachel Bevelaqua, Reporter
February 8, 2020
From “America’s sweetheart” to “Miss Americana,” Taylor Swift is at her most vulnerable in latest Netflix documentary
Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor
February 7, 2020
Taylor Swift released her first album at the age of 16, and has grown up under the glare of the spotlight. In her latest Netflix documentary, Swift opens up unlike ever before about struggles that she's encountered within her career and how that has transformed her into the influential woman she is today.
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.