Amherst Wire

Entertainment’s weekly spin with King Princess, Selena Gomez and more

Amherst Wire Staff • October 28, 2019

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.

Breaking down stereotypes one film at a time

Emilee Klein, Writer • October 28, 2019

The Asian American Film Festival focuses on the relationship between Asian Americans and gender.

Highlights: UMass falls to UConn in homecoming game

Liam Shea, Reporter • October 26, 2019

Andrew Brito and Bilal Ally shine in a homecoming loss to the UConn Huskies.

UMass Field Hockey: Overtime thriller ends in Minutewomen’s favor

Lucas Alvarez, Contributor • October 26, 2019

Freshman Bella Ianni scored the biggest goal in her young career.

Highlights: UMass Hockey slugs out win over AIC

Chase Purrington, Sports Editor • October 25, 2019

UMass Hockey opened the game up late to overcome a local rival.

The Zoo Report: Hauntings of UMass

Kacey Connolly, Chloe Lindahl, and Katherine Kelley • October 25, 2019

Tune in to hear the creepiest and cringiest horror stories of UMass.

Highlights: UMass women’s soccer recovers late for win

Rachel Bevelaqua, Contributor • October 24, 2019

UMass women's soccer defeated La Salle University in a 4-2 comeback effort on Thursday.

Zac Jones: Mind over matter

Chase Purrington, Sports Editor • October 24, 2019

The secret sauce to the historic start for the smallest defenseman on the UMass Hockey team.

New York Times investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones speaks on the achievement gap at talk held in Springfield

Caeli Chesin and Talia Heisey • October 24, 2019

She challenged the audience to think about equality and the extent it exists in a country founded on racist ideals.

HBO’s “Euphoria” does everything right when it comes to costume design

Shane Guilfyole, Writer • October 24, 2019

The fashion reflected in entertainment eventually trickles down to audiences, who in turn adapt and further develop the looks until a new trend is born, thus forwarding the fashion cycle.

808s and Ankle Breaks: NBA opening night and David Stern on the NBA vs. China

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson • October 24, 2019

The boys discuss the battle for Los Angeles, David Stern’s UMass conference and this week’s Slap or Skip playlist.

Four sweaters to try out for the colder seasons

Matt Hachisu, Contributor • October 23, 2019

How to look fashionable while remaining comfortable.