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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

UMass Loses to Hofstra in a Late Game Heartbreaker

UMass Loses to Hofstra in a Late Game Heartbreaker

Zuriel Sarosh, Contributor November 19, 2024

The Minutemen put up a spirited fight against the Hofstra Pride, in a 75-71 overtime loss at the Mullins Center on Saturday night. The game highlighted many of the previous growing pains to start the season,...

UMass's big second quarter was enough to defeat Monmouth

UMass’s big second quarter was enough to defeat Monmouth

Eric Lee, Writer November 16, 2024

The Massachusetts Women’s Basketball team had a second quarter to remember, as that was enough to defeat Monmouth 76-53 on Friday night. The Minutewomen now improve to 2-2 on the season and are riding...

UMass field hockey set to appear in NCAA tournament

UMass field hockey set to appear in NCAA tournament

Hayden McLaughlin, Head Sports Editor November 14, 2024

The Minutewomen are in the midst of one of their most successful field hockey seasons in program history. They finished the season with a 15-5 record, including a perfect 7-0 record during regular-season...

UMass loses a close one in their home opener to New Hampshire

UMass loses a close one in their home opener to New Hampshire

Eric Lee, Writer November 8, 2024

The Massachusetts Women’s basketball team lost a close battle 48-45 against New Hampshire in their home opener on Thursday night. The Minutewomen now fall to 0-2 after dropping both the season and home...

New is Always Better, Upcoming College Basketball season headlines

New is Always Better, Upcoming College Basketball season headlines

Callum McNamara, Contributor November 4, 2024

Blue Bloods Rebuild Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, UNC and UConn have been at war over the off-season. The fight for transfers and recruits has been centered around these schools. Each one has had to rebuild...

AP College Basketball Poll Released: Teams to Watch in the 2024-2025 Season

AP College Basketball Poll Released: Teams to Watch in the 2024-2025 Season

Zuriel Sarosh, Contributor November 3, 2024

While Kansas is the nation's top team, other teams, such as Duke, Alabama, UConn, and Rutgers, are making noise that they should also get the top spot. However, Kansas is not a shoo-in for the final...

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Amherst Wire Staff Picks: Top 3 Favorite Halloween Movies

Amherst Wire Staff October 30, 2024

With Halloween right around the corner, the Amherst Wire staff list their top three choices for the best movies to watch this Halloween season.   Cass Salot, Editor-in-Chief https://youtu.be/oVgtguYmNBg?si=6fPqEY9i7wNmv9pm ...

Op-Ed: Where Does UMass Football Go From Here?

Op-Ed: Where Does UMass Football Go From Here?

Hayden McLaughlin, Head Sports Editor October 29, 2024

Where is the Program Today?  Last weekend, the Minutemen found success on the football field picking up their second win against Wagner. However, this win comes during what has been an underwhelming...

Why the Boston Celtics are the most motivated defending champions

Why the Boston Celtics are the most motivated defending champions

Eric Lee, Writer October 16, 2024

The number 617 means a lot to the Boston Celtics. Not only is it the area code for the city of Boston but also the date of the last two times the Celtics won the NBA Championship. Last summer, after 16...

A Look Ahead for UMass Hockey’s 2024-25 Season

A Look Ahead for UMass Hockey’s 2024-25 Season

Hayden McLaughlin, Head Sports Editor October 3, 2024

UMass has opened the season ranked No. 14 in the USCHO coaches poll to start the season. They will look to build on last season’s national tournament experience and build towards a Hockey East Championship.  Last...

Rollins with Malick the dog in the summer of 2023. (Submitted by Jason Rollins)

Before Jason Rollins could experience joy, he had to first battle his depression and self-hatred

Taylor Lee, Managing Editor June 14, 2024
How UMass' graduate Jason Rollins found happiness through the most difficult period of his life.
Op-Ed: Patriots attack offensive side of the ball in the NFL Draft

Op-Ed: Patriots attack offensive side of the ball in the NFL Draft

Hayden McLaughlin, Assistant Sports Editor May 7, 2024
NFL draft season has finally come to a close and the focus has shifted to the start of training camp. For an in-depth recap of New England’s draft choices read Hayden McLaughlin’s article.
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