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The perfect soundtrack for a mellow coffee hour

Amherst Wire Staff • November 15, 2021

Coffee shops are some of the most comforting and relaxing places to visit. Here's some music recommendations for all coffee-lovers and anyone searching for some good, soft music.

UMass Amherst BSU presents the 2021 Poetry Jam: A night of kinship, laughs and soul

The UMass Amherst Black Student Union hosted a successful Poetry Jam full of all kinds of talent.

Tristan Smith, Social Media Manager • November 14, 2021

The UMass Amherst Black Student Union hosted a successful Poetry Jam full of all kinds of talent.

Bean’s Bops (Taylor’s Version)

Emma Calnan • November 13, 2021

Taylor Swift is the moment.

Astroworld Festival ends in disaster, killing eight and injuring hundreds

Investigators are desperate to understand how a crowd surge resulted in one of the deadliest events at a concert in U.S. history

Sean Dunham, Music Entertainment Editor • November 10, 2021

Eight people were killed at Travis Scott’s annual “Astroworld Festival” on Friday, Nov. 5 at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. With hundreds of spectators injured and some still in critical condition,...

Ask UMass – Vibe Check

What are UMass Students listening to?

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Gabriella Merullo, and Kate Katz • October 29, 2021

On this episode of Ask UMass, we asked students one simple question, "What are you listening to?" Students gave us the all sorts of genres, songs, artists and podcasts, so we decided to make a new series...

Bean’s Bops: Concerts and Coldplay

Emma Calnan • October 29, 2021

Host Emma Calnan reviews the latest concerts and albums from some of her favorite bands.

Not Ready for Bedtime Players to host: SEXpo

Their slogan, "Laugh, learn, explore sexual health resources, and have your voice heard" will be ever present at their SEXpo.

Abbie Gracie, Co-News Editor • October 22, 2021

On Friday, Oct. 29th at 6:30 p.m., the Not Ready for Bedtime Players (NRBP) will be hosting a SEXpo in the Campus Center Auditorium. NRBP is a comedy troop with a mission: make people laugh...

The student of Travis Scott: Review of Don Toliver’s “Life of a DON”

With booming ratings and the confidence to prove it, the Texas native debuts his highly-anticipated sophomore album

Sean Dunham, Music/Entertainment Editor • October 21, 2021

Singer-songwriter and rapper Don Toliver released his latest album, “Life of a DON” on Friday, Oct. 8. Following the launch of his successful project “Heaven or Hell” in March 2020, the artist’s...

How Lil Nas X has impacted a resurgence in gay culture

Ethan Knell, Contributor • October 18, 2021

Over the past few years, music stars in the LGBTQ+ community have made their presence felt more across the industry. As a result, Lil Nas X's legacy has grown tremendously and his fans are all in for it.

UMass NAACP student activists march to the chancellors’ and deliver a list of demands

The UMass Amherst NAACP chapter held a march from the Student Union to the Whitmore Administration Building to make UMass leaders hear their demands, yet they still locked their doors even though they knew the march was going to occur.

Tristan Smith, Social Media Manager • October 14, 2021

The UMass Amherst NAACP chapter held a march from the Student Union to the Whitmore Administration Building to make UMass leaders hear their demands, yet they still locked their doors even though they knew the march was going to occur.

“Products of our time, reflections of ourselves”: UMCA exhibit displays Nicole Eisenman’s prints

A mix of lithographs, etchings, woodcuts, paper pulp prints and monotypes sits in the UMCA as artist Nicole Eisenman displays her norn-defying art to the public.

Maddie Fabian, Writer • October 14, 2021

AMHERST - The University Museum of Contemporary Art (UMCA) at UMass Amherst currently features art by the internationally renowned artist Nicole Eisenman. It is the first UMCA exhibit open to...

Wire Staff Playlist: The editing team shares their top-rated tunes

Amherst Wire Staff • October 8, 2021

Featuring artists such as Billy Joel, Kehlani, Lil Nas X, and Frank Ocean, the latest collaborative playlist by the Amherst Wire Staff is definitely worth a listen.