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‘All Through the House:’ UMass artist Parker Phelps recreates childhood memories through household objects

Rachel Ayotte, Managing Editor April 24, 2018
The installation, entitled “All Through the House” is both a past and present representation of Phelps' sister and parents, past memories and the anticipation of new ones. On display from April 24 -30 in the Herter Art Gallery, the show serves as an intimate glimpse into the artist's life.
(Jonathan Kermah / Amherst Wire)

Rich the Kid’s “The World is Yours” album lies — It’s not yours, it’s his

Jack Hamm, Writer April 23, 2018
If the fat stacks of 20s and pink Vice City font don’t convince you that Rich the Kid rules the earth, I don’t know what will. The 14-track debut album of the “Money Way” movement leader slices and dices fresh trap beats with confident exuberance and an all-star squad of features.
The Pulse Dance Company performed at UDance as a morale boost for dancers (Elissa Borden/Amherst Wire).

UMass FTK Dance Marathon raises over $200,000 for local hospital

Michael Connors, Assistant Campus News Editor April 23, 2018
“The atmosphere when you walk into this event is unlike anything you will experience anywhere else on campus," said UMass senior Brady Sharon.
(Jordan Allen /Amherst Wire)

Entertainment winners, losers of the week

Entertainment Staff April 23, 2018
This is the fourth installment of “Entertainment winners and losers of the week,” covering April 16-20.
(Elissa Borden/Amherst Wire)

UMass Graduate Employee Organization stages sit-in at Whitmore

Michael Connors, Assistant Campus News Editor April 20, 2018
“The university seems to have money to buy other things, like buying campuses in eastern Massachusetts and paying the athletic director a lot of money,” said Alyssa Goldstein, co-chair of the GEO. “But when it comes to actually paying money to the workers who are doing the teaching, the research, the grading — they’re coming up empty.”
The Cardi B Swipe Off contest held by Tinder has become a popular satirical subject on University of Massachusetts Amherst meme pages. 
(Photo courtesy of Aarat Satyavolu from the UMass Memes for Second Tier Tweens Facebook page)

Did Cardi B ruin Tinder? UMass students weigh in

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor April 19, 2018
Rapper Cardi B took over Tinder during the #SwipeOff competition, but the reviews are mixed on whether that was a good or bad thing.
(Trevor Wilson/ Amherst Wire)

808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 6

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson April 19, 2018
"If you're listening to J.Cole everyday, something is wrong with you."
The official Cardi B concert announcement from Tinder. (Photo/Tinder)

UMass wins Tinder #SwipeOff challenge, free Cardi B concert

Cameron Merritt, Travel Editor April 18, 2018
After nearly a month of rigorous right swiping on their Tinder accounts, students at the UMass Amherst have earned their chance to party with Cardi.
(Jordan Allen/Amherst Wire)

‘A Quiet Place’ has audience members too afraid to scream

Chase Kent, Contributor April 18, 2018
Can a whisper really end up killing them? Do they really have to resort to communication via sign language? Krasinski made this necessity very apparent with details embedded throughout the film.
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North Korea on the verge of denuclearization

Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor April 18, 2018
If North Korea’s economy and people continue to dwindle in strength and faith in their leader, Kim Jong-un may be left with no choice but denuclearization.
Jack Hamm explores the intersection of clubs, study abroad and relationships. (Jack Hamm/Amherst Wire).

Long-distance relationships, study abroad: A cautionary tale

Jack Hamm, Writer April 18, 2018
Go abroad. Do it. You’ll kick yourself for passing on it. Just know, you’re not the center of the earth, and that time isn’t just your five months. It’s everyone else’s, too.
(Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

‘Idea Driven:’ UMass artist Haley McDevitt’s thesis exhibition uses her mother’s sketches to encourage political thought

Courtney Murtagh and Brian Choquet April 17, 2018
Her mother's political sketches, which inspired McDevitt's paintings, were created to be starting points for conversations on values and how to better society. McDevitt wants her gallery viewers to leave thinking more about their surroundings and what their community, large or small, could benefit from. The exhibition will be displayed from April 17-20 at the Student Union Gallery.
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