Entertainment’s weekly spin with Pouya, Xavier Wolf, Greyson Chance and more
November 19, 2019
With more music being released than ever before, Amherst Wire’s Entertainment team keeps you posted with some of their favorite tracks of the week.
Five looks to try using the Jeffree Star X Shane Dawson Conspiracy Palette
Alana Zeilander, Contributor
November 19, 2019
Try out these five different eyeshadow looks for a variety of occasions using the new Jeffree Star X Shane Dawson Conspiracy Palette.
The EIC Podcast: Students call for ban on plastic bottles, Brie Bristol on her new podcast “A Race to Interacial” and dating
Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in Chief
November 19, 2019
Jonathan Kermah is joined by Amherst Wire news editors Brian Choquet and Caeli Chesin to discuss yesterday's student demonstration calling for a ban on single-use plastic on campus. Later in the show, Rebirth Project PR director Brie Bristol joins the show to talk about her new podcast "A Race to Interacial" and what qualifies as a date.
Students hold demonstration for ban on plastic bottles
Caeli Chesin and Brian Choquet
November 19, 2019
In a given year, UMass blows through an estimated 11,280,000 single-use plastic bottles. Most of which aren't recycled.
“Who lit the match?”
Xenia Arinez, Contributor
November 18, 2019
The politics behind one of Bolivia's most devastating wildfires
Entertainment’s songs of the decade: 2013
November 18, 2019
For the next few weeks, Amherst Wire entertainment is bringing the best of the decade right to you. We’ve taken the best and most memorable songs of the decade to give you the ultimate nostalgia trip.
YKCC spreads awareness on Southeast Asian deportation
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
November 18, 2019
“They're really being brought back with no autonomy when they go back. No family connections, no financial security and really no familiarity with the culture.”
Ask UMass — Vaping Ban
November 18, 2019
In this week's episode of Ask UMass, Rebecca Duffy and Meghan Carney ask students about the controversial topic of vaping and what they think of Governor Charlie Baker's ban on vaping and vape-related products.
Women’s Basketball: UMass dominates Hartford for second win
Marty Keane, Contributor
November 17, 2019
Strong defense leads the way for the Minutewomen.
Hockey Highlights: UMass propels past BU
Chase Purrington, Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
A third period scoring rampage ices the game for UMass Hockey.
Basketball Highlights: UMass tops CCSU for fourth straight win
Liam Shea, Reporter
November 16, 2019
UMass flies by Central Connecticut State University in a Saturday afternoon win.
A cure for cancel culture: content-moderation juries
Vincent Rossi, Writer
November 15, 2019
Big tech needs to ensure transparency for its social media users. Why not let them enforce the rules?
Caeli Chesin and Brian Choquet
In a given year, UMass blows through an estimated 11,280,000 single-use plastic bottles. Most of which aren't recycled.
A cure for cancel culture: content-moderation juries
Big tech needs to ensure transparency for its social media users. Why not let them enforce the rules?
(Fake) Blonde Moment Podcast: Best artists of the decade and recaps on celebrity Halloween costumes
Tune in to hear Kardashian recaps and holiday talk.
Standardized testing needs to change
Exams like the SAT further marginalize low-income students who cannot afford expensive test prep.