Life, Death and Surfing; Pixies ride surreal waves to new Gothic heights with “Beneath the Eyrie”
Adam Buckley, Contributor
September 25, 2019
“Beneath the Eyrie” may symbolize a new era for the band. Buy the ticket and take the ride, but be prepared for ghosts.
UMass Hockey: Meet New York Rangers draft pick Zac Jones
Chase Purrington, Sports Editor
September 24, 2019
Zac Jones represents the next line of recent talents in the UMass defense pipeline.
Self-Care Tactics for the Semester
Emilee Klein, Writer
September 24, 2019
Students define what self-care on a budget means to them.
The EIC Podcast: Student walkout for climate change and UMass Basketball’s newest walk-on
Jonathan Kermah, Co-Editor in Chief
September 24, 2019
Amherst Wire co-editor in chief Jonathan Kermah sits down with UMass junior and representative of the Sunrise Movement Amherst hub Nadia L'Bahy and the newest member of the UMass basketball team Davonte Higginbottom.
Entertainment’s weekly spin with JPEGMAFIA, Charli XCX and more
September 24, 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.
The fight for climate justice: local activist groups holds climate walkout
Brie Bristol, Caeli Chesin, and Emilee Klein
September 23, 2019
Extinction Rebellion and the Sunrise Movement hold climate walkout that brings in over 300 students.
Justice Goodwin Liu discusses school desegregation at annual lecture
Amelia Marceau, Writer
September 23, 2019
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California, Justice Goodwin Liu spoke at UMass Amherst on Sept. 19.
Beyonce’s groundbreaking “Homecoming” gets snubbed
Chloe Lindahl, Writer
September 23, 2019
“Homecoming” remains groundbreaking in so many different facets yet received no recognition for the work done and the achievements made, thus leaving fans rightfully angry.
What went wrong with “The Goldfinch?”
Nasya Blackshear, Contributor
September 23, 2019
“The Goldfinch” had the potential to be something great, but with a gross box office of 3.7 million and a budget of 45 million, it has proven to be a flop.
Highlights: UMass Football suffers another blowout loss
Chase Purrington, Sports Editor
September 21, 2019
The UMass Football team may have a long-term approach in mind, but right now, this team lacks in multiple departments.
Timothy Sullivan, Student Government Association president
Faith Cardoza, Writer
September 21, 2019
Timothy Sullivan has kept activism at the heart of his administration and his life.
UMass students walk out for climate change, presents a list of demands to the Chancellor
Brie Bristol, Caeli Chesin, and Emilee Klein
September 20, 2019
The Amherst community joins the September 20 youth climate strikes.
Chase Purrington, Sports Editor
While the NBA boils in social conflict, David Stern delivered a lecture on Wednesday night, in part to discuss social responsibility.
I am successful because of my autism, not despite it
Until recently, I had always viewed my autism as a detraction, a deficit and a deficiency. The self-doubt was all consuming—until I changed my mindset and did some searching, both internally and on the internet.
Why Kanye West’s new projects are worth the wait
In an unsurprising move, Kanye West has delayed the release of his new album, “Jesus Is King.”
Why the Kennedy name is no longer enough
Kennedy versus Markey is the Democratic match-up many around the country have been watching