The Hampshire College flag debate: What you need to know
Amy Russes, Writer
December 2, 2016
Filed under Around the Valley, Politics, Showcase
Protests end after Hampshire College raised the American flag once again on Dec. 2, after the decision to remove it from it's campus upset locals.
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.
Columnist Ross Douthat talks conservatism, liberalism and the rise of Donald Trump
Carson McGrath, Writer
November 17, 2016
Filed under Campus, Politics, Showcase
“When I was invited to speak I thought … that I would be speaking to you tonight in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s defeat."
The election is over, but the conversation has just begun
Caeli Chesin, Writer
November 17, 2016
Filed under Politics, Showcase, Voices
It feels wrong to just “be okay” or “move on.”
Breitbart chief Bannon tapped for top White House position
Amy Russes, Writer
November 15, 2016
Filed under Politics, Showcase
Bannon could be bad news.
Voters nix slots parlor ballot referendum
Wei Cai, Writer
November 14, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
The results are in, and there will not be a new slots parlor casino in Massachusetts.
Top Five: Ways to decompress from election stress
Julie Harrington, Contributor
November 11, 2016
Filed under Food/Health, Politics, Showcase, Student Life
While many want to book that plane ticket abroad and never look back, or weep over several pints of ice cream, there are lots of healthy ways to detoxify your life from the chaos this election has caused.
College students march to Boston Common in an anti-Trump protest
Morgan Hughes, Campus News Editor
November 10, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Thousands of anti-Trump protesters gathered on Boston Common on Wednesday night.
Massachusetts voters turn down charter school expansion
Summer Kaeppel, Writer
November 9, 2016
Filed under Campus, Politics, Showcase
More than 62 percent of Massachusetts voters opposed Question 2.
Social media reacts to Trump’s unexpected triumph
Tommy Calautti, Contributor
November 9, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Social media reacted as Donald Trump swept the nation in an upset victory become the 45th president of the United States.
Election Night! Watch our first-ever Facebook Live broadcast
November 9, 2016
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Politics, Showcase, WireTV
Amherst Wire broadcasts live from the UMass Department of Political Science election watch party, 'Election Night!'
BREAKING: Donald Trump next president of United States
November 9, 2016
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
In a sweeping upset, Republican candidate Donald Trump was declared the next president of the United States early Wednesday morning.
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.