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The Dutch Room after the heist, photographed by the FBI on March 18, 1990 / This Is a Robbery (Netflix)

Netflix’s “This Is a Robbery” Director Colin Barnicle decodes the greatest art heist of all time

Julia Donohue, Managing Editor May 7, 2021
“You hear, ‘Oh, you can't move the art because it's very iconic,' but it's only iconic if people know what it is. If there's no coverage on it, and all the pictures are in black and white, when they are covered, then they're not iconic, and they can be moved.” 
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Inside SmashUMA: the past, present and future of smash

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer May 7, 2021
SmashUMA is a university club that was approved by the Registered Student Organization back in 2013 with the intention of just getting a group to play some smash. But with COVID-19, arguably the most fun part of the game was taken away; the in-person couch play.
Was It Wicked? logo/ Julia Donohue

Was It Wicked? : This Is a Robbery

Julia Donohue, Managing Editor May 7, 2021
Tune in for the first ever episode of our new Massachusetts film podcast "Was It Wicked?" hosted by Julia Donohue.
Was this the worst semester in UMass History?

Was this the worst semester in UMass History?

Julia Donohue, Managing Editor May 6, 2021
“I’ve been failing most of my classes since and the only outreach I’ve received is from my advisors telling me my grades suck."
The dos and donts of dating during a pandemic

The do’s and don’ts of dating during a pandemic

Taylor Lee, Writer May 6, 2021
These couples and individuals who are active in the dating scene help to shed light on what it is like to be dating, or in a relationship during the pandemic. From the obstacles they faced to learning what works, their experiences may help others looking to explore relationships.
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: Last episode of the semester

Grace Sherwood and Chad Douty May 5, 2021
Tune in for Chad and Grace's final recap on pop culture for the semester.
Smartphones may be the new safety blanket

Smartphones may be the new safety blanket

Amanda Powers, Contributor May 5, 2021
With many social events either canceled, postponed, or relegated to Zoom, it is clear that spending more time on smartphones to stay connected with one’s social circles is quickly becoming the norm.
Photo Credit: Remy Rossi  (flickr)

The Elephant in the Room: Tiger parenting and Asian American suicide

Aaron Vincent Facundo, TV/Film Editor May 5, 2021
Intentional self-harm (suicide) is the leading cause of death in Asian Americans age 15-24, according to the CDC. This cause of death does not lead for any other group of people.
(Photo Credit: Joanna Buoniconti)

Introspective Ramblings: “Endings Are Just Beginnings”

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy/Managing Editor May 5, 2021
In the final poem of the semester, Joanna Buoniconti, reflects on her time at the Wire and the mark that she and her classmates will leave behind on the campus community as graduation draws near.
The correlation between social isolation and social distancing

The correlation between social isolation and social distancing

Julia Indursky, Contributor May 5, 2021
How do they relate to each other?
Goons Talk Tunes: Last episode of the semester

Goons Talk Tunes: Last episode of the semester

Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan May 3, 2021
Tune in for Nick and Emma's favorite SoundCloud picks.
Edelman at the Patriots post Super Bowl victory parade on Feb. 5, 2019/ Paul W.

Julian Edelman: The squirrel who found his nut

Taylor Lee, Contributor May 3, 2021
After 11 seasons and 34 trips around the sun, Edelman finally retired from football on April 12.
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