Amherst Wire

Not Ready for Bedtime Players to host: SEXpo

Their slogan, "Laugh, learn, explore sexual health resources, and have your voice heard" will be ever present at their SEXpo.

Abbie Gracie, Co-News Editor • October 22, 2021

On Friday, Oct. 29th at 6:30 p.m., the Not Ready for Bedtime Players (NRBP) will be hosting a SEXpo in the Campus Center Auditorium. NRBP is a comedy troop with a mission: make people laugh...

The Amherst Wire editors share their favorite movies

Ranging from "Grown Ups" to "Midsommar," the Amherst Wire editors talk about their favorite movies.

Amherst Wire Staff • October 22, 2021

What do "Midsommar" and "Grown Ups" have in common? They're both two of our editors' favorite movies.

Thinning the Veil: Ghost Protection

Emilee Klein, Podcast Editor • October 22, 2021

Klein and Staub learned the hard way that spirit protection is important.

The student of Travis Scott: Review of Don Toliver’s “Life of a DON”

With booming ratings and the confidence to prove it, the Texas native debuts his highly-anticipated sophomore album

Sean Dunham, Music/Entertainment Editor • October 21, 2021

Singer-songwriter and rapper Don Toliver released his latest album, “Life of a DON” on Friday, Oct. 8. Following the launch of his successful project “Heaven or Hell” in March 2020, the artist’s...

Five ethical crystal shops to keep your spiritually sustainable

The corruption of crystal mining isn’t all love and light

Emilee Klein, Podcast Editor • October 19, 2021

When I found out the truth behind crystal healing a year ago, I became dedicated to finding sustainable and ethical crystal shops, as well as building up the best practices to getting crystals.

How Lil Nas X has impacted a resurgence in gay culture

Ethan Knell, Contributor • October 18, 2021

Over the past few years, music stars in the LGBTQ+ community have made their presence felt more across the industry. As a result, Lil Nas X's legacy has grown tremendously and his fans are all in for it.

UMass NAACP student activists march to the chancellors’ and deliver a list of demands

The UMass Amherst NAACP chapter held a march from the Student Union to the Whitmore Administration Building to make UMass leaders hear their demands, yet they still locked their doors even though they knew the march was going to occur.

Tristan Smith, Social Media Manager • October 14, 2021

The UMass Amherst NAACP chapter held a march from the Student Union to the Whitmore Administration Building to make UMass leaders hear their demands, yet they still locked their doors even though they knew the march was going to occur.

“Products of our time, reflections of ourselves”: UMCA exhibit displays Nicole Eisenman’s prints

A mix of lithographs, etchings, woodcuts, paper pulp prints and monotypes sits in the UMCA as artist Nicole Eisenman displays her norn-defying art to the public.

Maddie Fabian, Writer • October 14, 2021

AMHERST - The University Museum of Contemporary Art (UMCA) at UMass Amherst currently features art by the internationally renowned artist Nicole Eisenman. It is the first UMCA exhibit open to...

Thinning the Veil: Trick or Treat

Emilee Klein • October 14, 2021

Halloween has some fiery origins.

Wire Staff Playlist: The editing team shares their top-rated tunes

Amherst Wire Staff • October 8, 2021

Featuring artists such as Billy Joel, Kehlani, Lil Nas X, and Frank Ocean, the latest collaborative playlist by the Amherst Wire Staff is definitely worth a listen.

Tony Leung Origins: Before “Shang-Chi”

Every character in a Marvel movie has their own origin story. Here's Tony Leung's.

Aaron Vincent Facundo, TV/Film Editor • October 6, 2021

Known as "the man who can speak with his eyes," Tony Leung is one of the most famous actors in all of Asia. Did you finish "Shang-Chi" and want to know more about him? Here's a guide to Leung's early career and his most popular movies.

Tips for Building Confidence at the Gym

A beginner’s guide to starting a fitness routine

Lily O'neill, Contributor • October 4, 2021

Confidence is built through venturing outside your comfort zone and facing your fears head on. It is a muscle that needs to be worked, just like any other muscle in the body, to maintain strength.