UMass student Ava Capodanno turns her passion for art into a side hustle
Danika Bedrick, Contributor
April 10, 2020
For more of Capodanno's art, follow her on Instagram @ava_and_art.
Quarantine Reflection
April 10, 2020
When people think of New York City, they usually think of crowded subway cars, rude people and lots of traffic. They think of the city that never sleeps, where there’s always something to do. But only a fraction of the city is like that; Bayside is almost the exact opposite. It’s a quiet suburban town with good public schools, a healthy number of parks, and an easy commute into Manhattan and Long Island. The downtown area always has people milling about, riding their bikes or walking their dogs. But the downtown area is barren now; almost all the shops and restaurants are closed, and very few people are on the streets. Everyone on the sidewalk I did see was wearing face protection, glaring at me as they walked by.
App of the week: Discord
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
April 10, 2020
Although there are countless apps to choose from, each with many valuable features, Discord sets itself apart in that it is a great way for people who enjoy video games to chat with each other.
“Wild Wild Country” documents the shocking story of a spiritual guru’s move to Oregon
Shane Guilfoyle, Assistant Entertainment Editor
April 9, 2020
We're roughly four weeks into quarantine now. If you’ve grown tiresome of the recommended Netflix stream, “Wild Wild Country” stands as an enthralling ride.
COVID-19 Update(s): What we know right now
Joanna Buoniconti, Brianna Silva, and Talia Heisey
April 9, 2020
In-person classes have been suspended for the remainder of the semester. We'll provide daily updates from Whitmore and beyond.
Men’s Basketball: UMass continues to fill their roster for the next season
Liam Shea, Editor
April 8, 2020
On March 18th the Minutemen officially added Wichita State Guard, Noah Fernandes amongst other players to their growing roster.
Quarantined Playlist: Frank Ocean, Thundercat and Smooky Margielaa
April 8, 2020
With everyone stuck inside and socially distancing from each other, there’s never been a better time to stay up to date on some of the latest releases in the world of music. We’ll be updating this playlist each week. Here are this week’s music suggestions from the Amherst Wire staff.
Introspective Ramblings: “Elemental Flaws”
Allie McKean, Contributor
April 8, 2020
This week's poem is another piece from student poet, Allie McKean, as she shares a moving critique of her personal flaws through the abstract elements of the earth.
Alpha Sigma Phi raises money for local businesses
Abbie Gracie, Editor
April 7, 2020
Alpha Sigma Pi, a UMass fraternity, has organized a fundraiser through gofundme.com to raise money and lend a helping hand to the local Amherst businesses in need during this waiting period.
The Fantastic Life of Young Frozone
Astghik Dion, Photo/Assistant Entertainment Editor
April 7, 2020
“With all due humbleness, I'm not trying to sound cocky, but there's not a lot of people that can write the way I write. The way I write, I tend to just focus on poetry, the relationship between words.”
App of the Week: Sidechef
Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor
April 3, 2020
While we’re all stuck at home, finding areas in your daily routine you can enhance is a great way to keep busy. "Sidechef" makes it easy and fun to try new dishes.
A guide to unplugging during quarantine
Emilee Klein, Writer
April 2, 2020
Take this quarantine as an opportunity to detox from social media and you may just find your newest hobby.
Joe Kochapski
Joe Kochapski talks with Tim Ennis, President of the UMass Democrats about coronavirus updates, the Trump-Taliban agreement, violence at Greece and Turkey border over migrants, and Bernie’s rise.
A guide to unplugging during quarantine
Take this quarantine as an opportunity to detox from social media and you may just find your newest hobby.
Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant
Beccy gives advice on how to stay close with your friends and family, which can be done even while social distancing.
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski analyze crucial moments and elements in the award-winning movie “Parasite.”