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.
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...
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.