Local talent: Going cuckoo for Cuckoo Baby
Jonathan Kermah, Assistant Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Showcase
The local pop band will be competing in UMass Got Talent this Friday, with a chance to be the opening act of this year's Spring Concert.
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 1
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
March 3, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Podcasts, Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
Tune in for some hot takes on the latest singles, projects and stories in hip-hop, as well as big performances and trending topics of the week in basketball.
10 shows to binge watch during winter break
Sifa Kasongo, Contributor
December 19, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Showcase, Top Five, TV/Movies
These 10 shows might not be as popular as "Game of Thrones" or "Stranger Things," but they're definitely worth checking out.
An open letter: Calcutta’s distinctive mark
Isha Mahajan, Contributor
November 27, 2017
Filed under Multimedia, Showcase, Travel
I visited Calcutta this summer after graduating from high school. I decided to explore the city that was on top of my travel bucket list.
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.
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
Buttigieg is a 37 year old, two-term mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Buttigieg is a Harvard Graduate and Afghanistan War veteran who can speak seven languages. He is hoping to win the candidacy as the youngest and first homosexual President in U.S. history. As of right now Buttigeig winning the nomination is unlikely, he’s gained considerable traction with Democratic hopefuls, accumulating national media attention and recognition.
How Benjamin Netanyahu won a historic fifth term
The U.S. has had a profound role in shaping Israel’s politics and the ties between the two countries remain stronger than ever.
Five must-try restaurants in Hampshire County
Don't leave western Mass. without trying these five top eateries.
The Mueller Report: What’s next for Democrats?
Attorney General Bill Barr "exonerated" Trump, since Robert S. Mueller III neither confirmed nor denied possible obstruction of justice.