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App of the Week: Dispo

Madison Bethune, Writer October 16, 2020
Dispo, created by David Dobrik, a famous Youtuber, is an app built to mimic a real disposable camera.
Pledging Allegiance to Our Ears: The Politics of Being Considerate

Pledging Allegiance to Our Ears: The Politics of Being Considerate

Julian Mendoza, Writer October 16, 2020
How one UMass student’s open ears sparked his political transformation.
PC: David Dow/Getty Images.

How the 2020 NBA season turned athletes into activists

Tristan Smith, Writer October 15, 2020
The tumultuous 2020 NBA season, the longest season in league history, served a greater purpose that no player would’ve ever imagined at its start in Fall 2019.
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“Honor Her Wish” a touching tribute to the late RBG

Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor October 15, 2020
Honor Her Wish, was an amazing tribute to a true icon and American hero. The work RBG did for women and equality will leave its lasting marks on our country.
(Brianna Silva / Amherst Wire)

This Week’s Eeks

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor October 15, 2020
For This Week’s Eeks, I thought it only fitting to recommend some of my favorite spooky tv shows.
Introspective Ramblings: The Way I Look Tonight

Introspective Ramblings: “The Way I Look Tonight”

Brianna Silva, Editor-In-Chief October 14, 2020
In this week’s poem, student poet Brianna Silva explores the power of appearance and its connection between two people.
Masking the issue

Masking the issue

Chloe Lindahl, Writer October 14, 2020
In the United States the debate over wearing a mask has become a politicized issue as many see it as an affront to their personal freedom.
Fall Fashion–but make it thrifted

Fall Fashion–but make it thrifted

Madison Bethune, Contributor October 14, 2020
With “vintage” being on-trend, the lure of affordable prices, and the thrill of finding a cool piece, thrifting has become a fun (and practical) way to find unique items to add to your wardrobe.
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: Cat backpacks, Christmas music and Kardashian brawls.

Grace Sherwood and Chad Douty October 14, 2020
Tune in to hear Chad and Grace talk cat mom fails and crazy exes.
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“American Murder: The Family Next Door” will chill you to the core 

Kacey Connolly, Podcast Editor October 13, 2020
From background on who Shanann was to the complicated intricacies of her marriage, Netflix outlines the Watts Family Murder so perfectly it almost feels just a little bit fake.
Goons Talk Toons: Episode One

Goons Talk Toons: Episode One

Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan October 12, 2020
Tune in to hear Nick and Emma highlight local bands in their pilot episode.
PC: David Silverman

Patriots vs Broncos Postponed After New Positive Within Patriot’s Organization

Michael Araujo, Reporter October 11, 2020
Last week, Head Coach Bill Belichick said, “One thing we’ve learned this year is that we all have to be able to adapt to changes and adjustments.”
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