Amherst Wire

Student Debt Crisis: Will it be Cancelled?

Joe Biden's presidency will be marked by broken promises and a lack of initiative, chief among them his refusal to cancel widespread student debt.

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor • April 26, 2022

Joe Biden will never cancel student debt. Why? While some say it’s because he can’t, that he has to go through Congress to do so, I say otherwise. He could easily cancel them with the stroke of a pen...

B&Q at PWI: Dating as a Black Queer Man

Zach Steward, Op/Ed Editor • April 14, 2022

Hookup culture, racism and homophobia create lots of toxic dating.

UKRAINIAN STUDENT FEATURE: PRESLEY FORREST ‘23

Student Presley Forrest stands up for Ukraine while living at UMass.

Christina Loberti , Writer • April 4, 2022

Sophomore Presley Forrest (she/her) discussed in an interview the hardships that her and her family have faced since Russia launched its attack on Ukraine on Feb. 24.

B&Q at PWI: Pilot

Zach Steward, Op/Ed Editor • March 30, 2022

B&Q is a safe space for the Black queer community to dish out stories, opinions and struggles of exploring sexual, gender and racial identity at a school with a White majority.

On the Steps of the Student Union lies a Vigil for Palestinian Youth

Students for Justice in Palestine emerge from the pandemic with a vigil in protest of violence by the IDF.

Emilee Klein and Isabel Guilmette • March 12, 2022

Students for Justice in Palestine emerge from the pandemic with a vigil in protest of violence by the IDF.

UMass updates students on sexual assault prevention efforts

RAINN services acquired for training greek life on campus along with UMass planning to work with CIC

Maddie Fabian, Writer • March 1, 2022

On Monday Feb. 28, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Campus Life Brandi Hephner LaBanc updated UMass Amherst students via an email on recent university efforts to prevent sexual assault and to support survivors.

When Will Black Lives Matter?

Time and again the UMass administration has proven they only care about themselves and what's good for them, especially when systemic racism is involved.

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor • February 28, 2022

“While I am proud of the longstanding commitment to social justice at UMass, even here, the barriers to racial equity and justice are real, whether subtle or overtly threatening. We can break down these...

Whiteness as a License to Kill

White supremacy is alive and well, and the verdict in Kenosha, Wisconsin proves that.

Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor • November 29, 2021

Make no mistake: if he were Black, Rittenhouse would have been murdered on sight, not being given the benefit of the doubt that white people are given all the time.

Docket Talk: Wooden v. United States and UMass Students v. Dining Hall Seating

Celina Rivernider, Creative Writing Editor • November 17, 2021

Celina is back to give updates on the Supreme Court's newest case.

If You Can Think It, You Can Meme It: Pilot

Raksha Pokharel • November 11, 2021

Raksha Pokharel is a about to revive some dead memes.

UMass announces creation of Title IX Student Advisory Task Force

The student task force will serve as a liaison between students and administration.

Maddie Fabian, Writer • November 7, 2021

AMHERST - UMass Amherst announced the establishment of a Title IX Student Advisory Task Force as part of an ongoing effort to address sexual misconduct on campus. In an email sent to students...

UMass SGA discusses proposed amendments to the Survivor’s Bill of Rights

The SGA encouraged discussion from students after proposing 22 amendments to the Survivor's Bill of Rights.

Maddie Fabian, Writer • November 3, 2021

AMHERST -- The UMass Amherst Student Government Association (SGA) held an open meeting in the Student Union Blackbox Theatre on Thursday to discuss proposed amendments to the Survivor’s Bill of Rights. The...