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808s and Ankle Breaks (Drew Meagher/ Mugatunes)

808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 20

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson September 14, 2018
"That was an A1 hug."
Keeping Shop: The 25-year journey of the Doo Wop Shop

‘Keeping Shop’: The 25-year journey of the Doo Wop Shop

Maria Manning, Contributor September 14, 2018
The documentary "Keeping Shop" gives fans a behind-the-scenes look into the group's past four years, the history of the Doo Wop Shop, the triumphs they've had and the role a capella has played in the lives of its members.
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UMass updates: 5 things you missed over the summer

Henry Brechter and Liam O'Connor September 10, 2018
As UMass kicks into gear for the fall semester, it's important to know what you might have missed over the summer.
Amherst Heat Wave

UMass community ‘melting’ during a sweaty syllabus week

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor September 8, 2018
The first week of school has been a sweaty one for students at the University of Massachusetts, but relief is finally on the way.
Eminem performing

Eminem’s “Kamikaze” — Clever or corny?

Jonathan Kermah, Entertainment Editor September 8, 2018
Some of Eminem's verses on "Kamikaze" are just dad jokes disguised as rap lyrics.
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The rainbow diet: Surviving anorexia and gay body expectations

Brian Choquet, Writer May 11, 2018
When he came out as gay in the latter half of his middle school career, Russian felt pressured to find acceptance in his newly joined community — the hope being he could find a place where he belonged. This then became the basis for what grew into his eating disorder.
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Top 5: Popular Amherst eateries

Kathryn Fallah, Contributor May 11, 2018
Check out these places for a great bite to eat in Amherst!
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‘May’ you be the most fashionable

Chanel Connor, Writer May 6, 2018
Allow your wardrobe to blossom this month with the spring fashion tips below!
Avengers: Infinity War review (spoiler-free)

Avengers: Infinity War review (spoiler-free)

John Coakley, Contributor May 6, 2018
Marvel delivers an epic adventure 10 years in the making.
A view of Paris. (Sifa Kasongo/Amherst Wire)

I forgot my native language, so I learned it again

Sifa Kasongo, Writer May 3, 2018
Everything I’ve done so far has contributed to me getting where I am with my French today, but I think the one thing that really moved me to the next level was studying abroad.
CNN anchor Jake Tapper will speak at this years Commencement, Friday, May 11.

Q and A with Jake Tapper

Henry Brechter, Campus News Editor May 3, 2018
This year's commencement speaker talks about Trump, the media, and the future of today's grads.
The state of legalization: Effects of marijuana dispensaries on state welfare

The state of legalization: Effects of marijuana dispensaries on state welfare

Harry Ortof, Assistant Politics/Op-Ed Editor May 2, 2018
With the opening of a new dispensary in North Amherst, let's look at how legalization impacts a state's welfare.
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