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The EIC Podcast: Sleep facts and misconceptions with Dr. Rebecca Spencer

Jonathan Kermah, Editor in chief February 26, 2020
Dr. Rebecca Spencer joins the EIC Podcast to discuss her appearances on Netflix's "Babies" and PBS Nova's "Mysteries of Sleep," as well as sleep facts and misconceptions.
Reviewing the Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Vol. 1 palette

Reviewing the “Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Vol. 1” palette

Sophia Torres, Writer February 25, 2020
Tati Westbrook's eyeshadow palette is the perfect way to create versatile makeup looks.
Nutrition First, the up-and-coming juice bar in western MA may just be your next fitness fad

Nutrition First, the up-and-coming juice bar in western MA may just be your next fitness fad

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor February 25, 2020
The smoothie and juice bar, Nutrition First, located in Agawam, Massachusetts has become a true embodiment of what it means to maintain a healthy lifestyle on both a mind, body and soul level.
Jamila Lyiscott poses for Spotlight Scholar article

The spotlight is on Jamila Lyiscott

Carrie Smith, Contributor February 25, 2020
“My mission is to support individuals and institutions to become their highest selves. I want to work alongside them.”
Naheem Sterlin is an artist with a goal, make music that everyone can enjoy

Naheem Sterlin is an artist with a goal, make music that everyone can enjoy

Shane Guilfoyle, Assistant Entertainment Editor February 25, 2020
Naheem Sterlin, otherwise known as Young Judo, is a 20-year-old student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The local artist has been steady at work since 2018, releasing a string of singles with his most recent entry, the acoustic-inspired slapper, “Cappin.”
808s and Ankle Breaks featuring Jay Astro

808s and Ankle Breaks featuring Jay Astro

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson February 24, 2020
Jonathan Kermah interviews Boston rapper Jay Astro on standing out in the pool of melodic trap artists and his latest single “Zoo.”
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Entertainment’s Weekly Spin with Billie Eilish, The 1975, Yves Tumor and more

Amherst Wire Staff February 24, 2020
With more music being released than ever before, Amherst Wire’s Entertainment team keeps you posted with some of their favorite tracks of the week.
Professor Goldsby in the midst of his lecture

Race isn’t so black and white

Tristan Smith, Contributor February 24, 2020
Why do we have different races? Richard Goldsby, a biology professor at Amherst College, lectures to an attentive audience last Tuesday about the DNA-entangled tale of race, and how racism was a result of its inception.

Women’s Basketball: UMass tops Davidson in a night of career-highs and broken records

Michael Araujo, Contributor February 23, 2020
The Minutewomen improved to 17-10 on the year, and surpassed their overall win total from last season

Men’s Lacrosse Highlights: Harvard spoils UMass’s home opener

Lucas Alvarez, Sports Co-editor February 23, 2020
The Minutemen rallied from a 6-1 deficit but couldn't complete the comeback
“P.S. I Still Love You” is chock full of rom-com tropes but leaves much to be desired

“P.S. I Still Love You” is chock full of rom-com tropes but leaves much to be desired

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor February 21, 2020
The highly anticipated sequel of the Netflix original, "To All the Boys I've Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You," debuted on the streaming platform on Feb. 12. And while it contains many rom-com tropes, it fails to live up to its hype.
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Classics meet clichés in “High Fidelity”

Julia Donohue, Entertainment Editor February 20, 2020
The ego-centric attitude of Rob can only be placated by the effortless cool that drips throughout the series.
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