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The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

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Hip-Hop MVPs of the decade: 2018 and 2019

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in Chief December 31, 2019
J. Cole and the expansion of hip-hop to close the decade.
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Hip-Hop MVPs of the decade: 2016 and 2017

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in Chief December 29, 2019
Today's article highlights Chance the Rapper and Migos.
Hip-Hop MVPs of the decade: 2014 and 2015

Hip-Hop MVPs of the decade: 2014 and 2015

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in Chief December 20, 2019
Today's article highlights Future and Earl Sweatshirt's contributions to this decade in hip-hop.
TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Manchester City and Jose Mourinho

TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Manchester City and Jose Mourinho

Jacob Robson, Joshua Crespo, and Alejandro Winsor December 12, 2019
Tune in to hear the boys go over the title races in Europe.
Kendrick Lamar performing. (Creative Commons/ Øyafestivalen)

Hip-Hop MVPs of the decade: 2012 and 2013

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in Chief December 7, 2019
2012 and 2013 set in stone a new hip-hop hierarchy and laid the groundwork for the new sounds of hip-hop to come. While Kanye West didn’t show signs of slowing down, it was clear that the crown sat at the top between Drake and Kendrick who stared at each other from the castles they built just three years into the decade.
The Zoo Report: Jonathan Kermah on being co-editor in chief of Amherst Wire

The Zoo Report: Jonathan Kermah on being co-editor in chief of Amherst Wire

Chloe Lindahl, Kacey Connolly, and Katherine Kelley December 6, 2019
Tune in to hear hot takes on hooking up with exes, Disney+ and ranch dressing.
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: Billboard’s Woman of the Year, Hallmark holiday films and finals week.

Grace Sherwood and Chad Douty December 4, 2019
Tune in to hear Chad and Grace's takes on corny Hallmark holiday flicks.
Kanye West in 2011 (Paul Cook/Wikimedia Commons)

Hip-Hop MVPs of the decade: 2010 and 2011

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in Chief December 4, 2019
For the next few weeks, Amherst Wire entertainment is bringing the best of the decade right to you. To do my part in contributing to our end of the decade content, I will be highlighting some of the most important moments from rappers in the decade.
The Zoo Report: Nelson Bao on the Chinese Scholar and Student Association

The Zoo Report: Nelson Bao on the Chinese Scholar and Student Association

Kacey Connolly, Chloe Lindahl, and Katherine Kelley November 22, 2019
Tune in to hear what life as President is like for Nelson Bao.
Artwork by Kacey Connolly.

Penny For Your Thoughts: Mental health, Victorious and billionaires

Deirdre Carberry and Elena Babson November 20, 2019
Tune in to hear Deirdre and Elena's takes on billionaires and why they shouldn't exist.
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A cure for cancel culture: content-moderation juries

Vincent Rossi, Writer November 15, 2019
Big tech needs to ensure transparency for its social media users. Why not let them enforce the rules?
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