Why H-1B visas are important
Olivia Laramie, Writer
February 16, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Voices
" H-1B visas provide a better livelihood for our fellow human beings. Who cares if they are not from our country? The pursuit of happiness is not reserved only for Americans."
Thoughts on President Trump’s agenda
Jack Danberg, Contributor
February 8, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Politics, Showcase, Voices
"From restricting the government’s immigration policy to renewing its support for the Keystone Pipeline, Americans have taken their resistance to his policies from Facebook to the streets."
The Women’s March on Washington is a call for unity
Emilia Billett, Contributor
January 31, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Showcase, Voices
There can be a space where individuals of all races can see a crowd of peers chanting, “Black lives matter,” where individuals of all sexual orientations can see political friends with signs reading, “Love is love is love,” where all privileged people can see all of the pain and resilience of those that are oppressed.
How the obsession with the ‘anti-hero’ catapulted Donald Trump to victory
Jon Decker, Writer
November 28, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Politics, Showcase, Voices
Everyone roots for the rebel.
Millennial’s beef with Donald Trump
Amy Russes, Writer
November 28, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Voices
Go on, keep whining about how much millennials whine.
We need to talk to each other, not censor
Amy Russes, Writer
October 31, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Voices
You don't have to shut out opposing opinions — question them instead.
Election 2016: What’s at stake
Amy Russes, Writer
October 21, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Opinion, Politics, Showcase
The 2016 presidential race seems more like a reality television show than the process to find our next head of state.
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.
Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl
The girls share Blarney horror stories.
Merriam-Webster's definition of "smile" is 27 words long, but it only takes a moment to create one.
Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer
The speech was deemed by many critics to be a jumble of platitudes tossed together to appease the mainstream media.
Reacting to Trump’s State of the Union
The speech was deemed by many critics to be a jumble of platitudes tossed together to appease the mainstream media.
Roger Stone’s Destructive Path Through Washington
Roger Stone has single-handedly been in more major political scandals in the past 47 years than anyone else in history.
Julián Castro: The San Antonio Dark Horse making a 2020 run
With a solid foundation of Democratic ideals, experience in both local and federal government, and a passionate base of Texans and Hispanic voters, it’s surprising Castro hasn’t gained more national media attention.