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Goons Talk Tunes: Relaxing tracks to unwind with

Goons Talk Tunes: Relaxing tracks to unwind with

Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan November 9, 2020
Tune in for a relaxing ride with Nick and Emma.
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Everything you need to know about the 2020 Presidential elections in MA

Amherst Wire Staff November 7, 2020
Former vice-president, Joe Biden is projected to win Massachusetts with 11 electoral votes on election night.
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Governor Charlie Baker’s new COVID-19 guidelines and its implications on UMass

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer November 6, 2020
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a new stay-at-home advisory along with other measures to fight back against COVID-19 cases. These measures go into effect on Nov. 6. This comes amidst a surge of COVID-19 cases. As of Nov. 4, there were 1,629 new cases, making a total of 103,066 COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth.
Artwork by Kacey Connolly.

The Zoo Report: Post election

Chloe Lindahl and Kacey Connolly November 6, 2020
Tune in for an election re-cap.
Five ways to cope with election stress

Five ways to cope with election stress

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor November 6, 2020
If you are anything like me, every day has proven to be a new battle to preserve your mental health. Of course, no stress management tip or technique is a substitute for seeking help from a licensed healthcare professional, but here are five ways I have been coping with stress and anxiety these past few weeks (and months). 
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: One Direction perfume, Ariana Grande’s new album and Christmas

Chad Douty, Grace Sherwood November 4, 2020
Tune in to find out what iconic birthday gift Chad got for Grace.
Introspective Ramblings: Destine

Introspective Ramblings: “Destine”

Celina Rivernider, Writer November 4, 2020
In this week's poem, student poet, Celina Rivernider, powerfully reflects on hope and the connections that bring people together.
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Getting to the polls while fighting homelessness

Rebeca Pereira, Writer November 3, 2020
How homeless people in Massachusetts are making their voices heard in the 2020 election.
Women for Biden: a suburban battleground

Women for Biden: a suburban battleground

Chloe Lindahl, Writer November 2, 2020
There’s been a new influx of support for Biden that comes from an army of women, specifically suburban women, who have had a change of heart in the last four years. Although they played a critical role in the 2016 election for President Trump, many of these women are taking a different stance this year.
Artwork by Celina Rivernider.

Marked As Read: Episode Three

Celina Rivernider November 2, 2020
Get in the Halloween spirit with Celina's guide to horror novels.
PC: John Munson

Newton’s crucial fumble costs Patriots’ their fourth straight loss

Michael Araujo, Reporter November 2, 2020
The Buffalo Bills handed the New England Patriots their fourth straight loss as Newton fumbles in crunch time.
Album cover shot by Ryan Fleming

Ashton Irwin comes into his own with solo album  “Superbloom”

Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor October 30, 2020
Irwin should be seen as a dark horse in the running, with the possibility of reaching the heights of artists like Harry Styles and he shouldn’t be taken for granted.
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