Party loyalty and morality tie up voters in 2016 election
Carson McGrath, Writer
November 8, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Whether U.S. voters like it or not, the two-party system forces voters to choose between two major party candidates who have some of the highest unfavorability ratings in recent history.
Voter Videos: Republicans, Democrats and third-party voters make their case
November 8, 2016
Filed under Campus, Multimedia, Politics, Showcase, WireTV
Local voters sat for video interviews with University of Massachusetts Amherst journalism students in the weeks leading up to the election.
Emotions got the best of us this election, psychology professor says
Morgan Hughes and Caeli Chesin
November 8, 2016
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
“You can think of anger as big picture stuff, and fear is detail-oriented."
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.
Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl
The girls share Blarney horror stories.
Merriam-Webster's definition of "smile" is 27 words long, but it only takes a moment to create one.
Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer
The speech was deemed by many critics to be a jumble of platitudes tossed together to appease the mainstream media.
Reacting to Trump’s State of the Union
The speech was deemed by many critics to be a jumble of platitudes tossed together to appease the mainstream media.
Roger Stone’s Destructive Path Through Washington
Roger Stone has single-handedly been in more major political scandals in the past 47 years than anyone else in history.
Julián Castro: The San Antonio Dark Horse making a 2020 run
With a solid foundation of Democratic ideals, experience in both local and federal government, and a passionate base of Texans and Hispanic voters, it’s surprising Castro hasn’t gained more national media attention.