Election Day has arrived — but these students already voted
Justine O'Brien, Writer
November 8, 2016
Filed under Politics, Showcase, Voices
UMass students share why they voted early.
Before you vote: Amherst Wire’s guide to the state ballot questions
Joshua Murray, Photo Editor
November 7, 2016
Filed under Politics, Showcase, Uncategorized
From charter schools to legal pot, Massachusetts voters have a lot to decide Tuesday. Here is a quick guide to the four ballot measures that appear on the ticket this time around. Question 1: Should Massachusetts Gaming Commission issue an additional slot machines license? A yes vote would: ...
Top 10: Times the election made us LOL
Alexandra Pigeon, Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Entertainment, Politics, Showcase
While the 2016 presidential election has made American politics the laughingstock of the world, least we were able to laugh along the way.
What will be the economic impact of marijuana legalization?
Stephanie Murray, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2016
Filed under Campus, Politics, Showcase
Marijuana legalization would bring a boost the state economy, but it would leave a number of unintentional costs in its wake.
Election 2016: Why swing states matter
Amy Russes, Writer
November 3, 2016
Filed under Politics, Showcase
Eleven states could seal the country's fate on Nov. 8.
Election 2016: what do UMass students think?
Justine O'Brien, Writer
October 24, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
"What are your thoughts on this election in two sentences or less?"
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.
Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote in Massachusetts
Alexandra Pigeon, Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2016
Filed under Around the Valley, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase, Student Life
Wednesday, Oct. 19 is the last day to register to vote in Massachusetts in time for the 2016 presidential election.
#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.
Party loyalty and political values clash leading up to 2016 election
Amy Russes, Contributor
October 7, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
George H.W. Bush won't vote Republican this time around.
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.
Clinton-Trump debate ignites social media
Stephanie Murray, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Multimedia, Politics, Showcase, Uncategorized
Using the hashtag #TheWireDebates, Amherst Wire readers joined the Twitter conversation as the first of three debates unfolded between Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump.
Darian Barlow, Contributor
Avoid a Britney-level meltdown with these tips from a fellow college student on how to be your best self this semester.
Student profile: Tom Leary, professional videographer and entrepreneur
Amelia Marceau, Contributing Writer
Is the New York Times anonymous op-ed an act of treason, or an act of resistance against the Trump administration?
