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“Cool Blue Jewels”: Riff Raff and DJ Afterthought throw a house party, and you’re probably invited

Jack Hamm, Contributor February 26, 2018
Two artists with a history of collaboration invite 16 features onto a 13-track collection, supplying your next Saturday night banger with a cornucopia of artists.
Skinner Hall is home to the College of Nursing at UMass (Julie Harrington/The Amherst Wire).

The opioid epidemic: UMass faculty and students strive to educate the community

Julie Harrington, Writer February 23, 2018
Students and faculty at UMass work together to educate the public about the realities of the opioid epidemic sweeping the nation.
Kendrick Lamar performing. (Creative Commons/ Øyafestivalen)

“Black Panther: The Album” — Three elements that make it more than a film score

Trevor Wilson, Contributor February 18, 2018
By incorporating artists from America to South Africa, Lamar curates a phenomenal soundtrack that touches on the cultural and thematic elements to be seen in the film while also providing songs that absolutely slap.
John W. Olver Design Building (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

UMass Design Building on track for LEED certification

Geoff Warren, Contributor February 15, 2018
UMass' Design Building — a $52 million, 87,500 square-foot structure — is made almost entirely of wood, features unique sustainability features, and produces half the carbon emissions for a building its size. “It’s the most technologically advanced mass timber building that we have in the United States right now,” says Tom Chung, lead project manager.
Falling for February fashion

Falling for February fashion

Chanel Connor, Writer February 14, 2018
Enjoy the following fashion tips on how to stay cozy, festive and stylish this February while winter drags on.
UMass freshman Trinity Monteiro, a sport management and marketing double major, sits patiently as her friend tries to wrap her head in a front doughnut wrap. (Brian Choquet/Amherst Wire)

The beauty in fabric: Headwrapping tutorials celebrating Black History Month hosted by UMass SoCA, iMOSÉ, AACE

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor February 13, 2018
“We really wanted to kick [Black History Month] off with something that was central to the black community but could also fit in line with our mission, which is to spread the influence of the Caribbean,” said SoCA President and UMass junior Cassandra Georges.
(Clem Onojeghuo/Unsplashed)

Do you need money to please your honey?

Chanel Connor, Writer February 12, 2018
You can do better than the annual mid-February retail scam. Try some of the love language methods besides just gift giving, and transform any mundane day into an affectionate celebration!
(Annie Spratt/Unsplash)

Top 5: Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

Priya Bikkani and Kelly Palacios February 11, 2018
Valentine's Day is a time for everyone to indulge in their sentimental sides, and what better way than through movies?
Quavo of Migos at live performance. (Moses Vega/Unsplash)

Migos “Culture II” album review: It’s deja vu with “Culture II”

Jack Hamm, Contributor February 9, 2018
You might need a break from the Migos after the album's nearly two-hour runtime, but there are tracks and trends that will last a whole lot longer.
The Student Government Association office is located in Student Union room 420 (Elissa Borden/Amherst Wire).

Getting involved: How to run for election with the UMass SGA

Elissa Borden, Campus News Editor February 6, 2018
Thinking about running in the Student Government Association election this semester? Here's a guide on how to get started.
(Photo courtesy of the UMass journalism department.)

The importance of language and value: Panel speaks following the screening of “Talking Black in America”

Caeli Chesin, Writer February 6, 2018
“There’s so many ways of communication. It’s about power and systematic oppression,” said Carlos McBride, an audience member at the screening of "Talking Black in America."
Several students attempted to climb a pole in the center of the Southwest quad and tried ripping a sign off of it. Other students threw beer cans and chunks of ice at some who tried. (Morgan Hughes/Amherst Wire)

Riots and regulations: Super Bowl LII calls for stricter regulations on campus

Courtney Murtagh and Danielle Lipiec February 3, 2018
Despite stricter regulations and a lack of poles to ascend, students and faculty are certain that UMass residents will enjoy watching and hopefully winning the big game.
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