Hillary Clinton’s campaign stop in Springfield
Stephanie Murray, Writer
March 2, 2016
In case you missed it: Hillary Clinton brought her presidential campaign to the Pioneer Valley on Monday, Feb. 29, drawing a crowd big enough to fill the Wood Museum of Springfield History to capacity.
Super Tuesday in Amherst
Stephanie Ramirez, Audience Engagement Editor
March 2, 2016
Otherwise known as SEC Primary, Super Tuesday is the day when the highest number of states hold presidential primary elections.
Who will the Democratic women at UMass Amherst vote for?
Stephanie Murray, Writer
March 1, 2016
Many women at UMass Amherst who plan on voting Democratic in the primaries are split between two, much like the majority of Democrats in the country.
Black Sheep Deli: Mixing local food with local politics
Haley Bucelewicz, Contributor
March 1, 2016
Black Sheep owner Nick Seamon does not mind offending some customers with his passionate political views.
Dear College Students: Vote with your wallet
Haley Bucelewicz, Writer
February 29, 2016
Before you cast your votes in the upcoming presidential primary, consider which candidate has your best interest in mind.
Bernie shirts that say the words we can’t
Sarah Robertson, Contributor
February 29, 2016
We don't have the words. We just have the shirts.
Bernie Sanders speaks to thousands at UMass Amherst rally
James Villalobos, Contributor
February 23, 2016
Amherst Wire's James Villalobos reports from inside the Mullins Center during Sanders's "A Future to Believe In" rally.
The Political Revolution does not sleep: What I learned from working on the New Hampshire Primary
Carson McGrath, Contributor
February 15, 2016
A year ago, nobody thought that Sanders’s campaign would get this far.
New Hampshire Primary draws locals to polls
Shannon Broderick, Travel Editor
February 10, 2016
The streets of Keene, NH were buzzing on Tuesday, Feb. 9, as town residents headed for the polls to vote in the state's presidential primary. Signs hung on buildings and sat on lawns, campaigners stood outside advertising their favored candidates, and parking lots at polling locations filled up with cars as voters trudged through the snow to cast their ballots.
UMass students participate in nationwide Million Student March
Stephanie Murray, Writer
November 13, 2015
Students chanted, "Rain can't stop the revolution," and flooded the lobby or lined the balconies, holding signs listing their three national demands: free public higher education, a cancellation of all student debt, and a $15 hourly minimum wage for all campus employees.
Hundreds come to rally for Bernie Sanders at UMass
Hae Young Yoo, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2015
Students listened and cheered for Sanders' stances on income inequality, student debt, raising the minimum wage, climate change, funding Planned Parenthood, women's issues and corruption in politics.
Bernie Sanders: Why millennials are “Feeling the Bern”
Léa Aliberti, Contributor
September 24, 2015
Sanders seems to be one, if not the only, presidential candidate who understands that it is millennials who will be living here in the future.
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
Beccy discusses the options for the upcoming semester.
COVID-19: Our Social Safety Net is Failing Us
As the crisis has unfolded in the US one thing remains clear: our social safety net is failing us.
Quarantine reflection: Breaking out of the suburban bubble
Managing Editor Trevor Wilson reflects on his experience during the COVID-19 quarantine.