Why UMass should encourage more student-run publications
Justine O'Brien, Contributor
October 12, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Voices
Working for student-run publications are beneficial for budding journalists who want to further hone their craft, but it's not only about journalism — everyone has a story to tell or a picture to share.
#FollowFriday: Five people to follow on Twitter before the next presidential debate
Carson McGrath, Writer
October 7, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase, Voices
Here is a treasure trove of feminists, reporters and writers. Give them a follow to get your Twitter feed in shape for Sunday's presidential debate.
A feminist reflects on Hillary Clinton
Carson McGrath, Writer
October 5, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Politics, Showcase, Voices
Clinton deserves credit where credit is due. She crushed it on that stage Monday night, says Amherst Wire writer Carson McGrath.
Convicted rapist Brock Turner to speak out against promiscuity
Justine O'Brien, Contributor
September 30, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Showcase, Voices
Contributor Justine O'Brien takes issue with Brock Turner, a convicted rapist and former Stanford student, returning to college campuses to speak about the dangers of "drinking and promiscuity" after serving half his prison sentence.
High school football player kneels during anthem, joins national conversation
Musawir Chaudhry, Contributor
September 26, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Sports, Voices
High school football player Michael Oppong joined a national conversation when he knelt during the national anthem earlier this month.
How to read presidential polls
Kevin Kim, Writer
September 22, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Showcase, Voices
Understanding presidential polls can be confusing. Here’s how to navigate your way through the numbers.
Why we need to change the way we talk about UMass football
Bryan Bowman, Campus Editor
September 16, 2016
Rome wasn’t built in one day, and for a Massachusetts football program still in its Division I infancy, we can’t expect them to run before they can crawl. In just their fifth season in Division I after making the jump from Division IAA, UMass is hoping to fight through growing pains from a challenging...
UMass students react poorly to “The Triggering” panel
Léa Aliberti, Writer
April 29, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
Hundreds of people piled into Bowker Auditorium at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Monday for the eagerly awaited controversial debate titled, “The Triggering: Has Political Correctness Gone Too Far?” that was hosted by the UMass College Republicans Club. The debate panel consisted of ...
Diversity in video games should not be an afterthought
Colin McGinnis, Webmaster
April 27, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase, Technology
The fact that games don't actually represent the player base is needlessly discriminatory.
I am not my illness
Katie Charbonneau, Contributor
April 13, 2016
Up until my diagnosis, I didn’t date, rarely went to parties and suffered in silence. I assumed this was just how I was: a bookish homebody who would rather not be around people. I didn’t realize this was my illness, not who I was.
I’m college athlete and you should drug test me
Hannah Farrell, Contributor
April 13, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Opinion, Voices
As a Division One athlete now in my third year of college, I have played in three conference championship games, two NCAA tournaments and I'm currently field hockey captain. I have still never been drug tested.
Dear College Students: Vote with your wallet
Haley Bucelewicz, Writer
February 29, 2016
Filed under Campus, Opinion, Politics
Before you cast your votes in the upcoming presidential primary, consider which candidate has your best interest in mind.
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
"If you're listening to J.Cole everyday, something is wrong with you."
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 5
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
If North Korea’s economy and people continue to dwindle in strength and faith in their leader, Kim Jong-un may be left with no choice but denuclearization.
