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The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

(Photo courtesy of Mass Vintage/@Massvintage)

Mass Vintage: the new store with secondhand finds

Sophia Torres, Writer February 20, 2020
Five months after its grand opening in September, Mass Vintage is running smoothly and garnering more support in downtown Amherst.
Classrooms one day, correctional facilities the next

Classrooms one day, correctional facilities the next

Brianna Silva, Managing Editor February 7, 2020
When she’s not actively participating with students in her WGSS class discussions, Ciolkowski can be found engaging with people who are incarcerated through abstract and performative activities.
Seasonal affective disorder: A personal college story, symptoms and advice

Seasonal affective disorder: A personal college story, symptoms and advice

Elisabeth Morgan, Contributor February 4, 2020
If you live in New England, these seemingly short days are accompanied by a cold and often harsh winter. This, to some, is a major change from the warm and bright endless days of summer, and it’s enough to change some people's lives and mindsets.
Senior Adam Shi stops for a photo before serving a meal in the dining room.

Something’s cooking on the 11th floor

Desire’ Jackson – Crosby , Contributor December 11, 2019
 UMass’ hidden, affordable, and student-run gem
The Zoo Report: Jonathan Kermah on being co-editor in chief of Amherst Wire

The Zoo Report: Jonathan Kermah on being co-editor in chief of Amherst Wire

Chloe Lindahl, Kacey Connolly, and Katherine Kelley December 6, 2019
Tune in to hear hot takes on hooking up with exes, Disney+ and ranch dressing.
(Samantha Croteau / Amherst Wire)

UMass students share their sounds to connect a community

Samantha Croteau November 15, 2019
Chris Focus, Cam Randall and DJ Laflamme are three must-know student artists who cater their music to the college lifestyle, tying the UMass community together.
Carrington at the kit/John Watson

Terri Lyne Carrington debuts her latest album “Waiting Game”

Julia Donohue, Assistant Entertainment Editor November 8, 2019
The political emphasis on Carrington’s career is clear, especially in her upcoming album, “Waiting Game.” Singles “Bells (Ring Loudly)” and “Waiting Game” are about police killings and the 2016 election respectively. 
GoFundMe created for recently passed UMass student, Erick Kang'Ethe

GoFundMe created for recently passed UMass student, Erick Kang’Ethe

Brian Choquet, News Editor November 1, 2019
The fundraiser has already raised over $3,500
Confidence, style and an out-of-this-world flow welcome you to the world of Jay Astro

Confidence, style and an out-of-this-world flow welcome you to the world of Jay Astro

Astghik Dion, Assistant Photo Editor November 1, 2019
While Jay Astro’s idiosyncratic style is enough to make him stand out, it is the warmth he radiates merely from his energy, whether this be rapping on stage or simply walking through the Southwest wind tunnel, that truly makes him unique
SGA's Sonya Epstein works to create a more just UMass

SGA’s Sonya Epstein works to create a more just UMass

Rebecca Duffy, Writer October 23, 2019
The secretary wants to use their voice to uplift others on a campus they love.
(Creative Commons / andjustinforall)

UMass Music legend Makaya McCraven comes home

Chloe Lindahl, Writer October 18, 2019
“We can speak to each other in the abstract realm, especially with instrumental music where I’m not saying anything to you, but we’re all feeling something together.”
(Shane Guilfoyle / Amherst Wire)

What it means to be a full-time student, part-time DJ

Shane Guilfoyle, Writer October 11, 2019
Over a semester, Jackson Vo has seen his DJ aspirations develop, as he finds himself performing at venues such as Spoke and the Monkey Bar on weekends.
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