UMass Football needs to join a conference
Daniel Morrison, Contributor
December 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Opinion, Showcase, Sports
It’s difficult to determine what the best conference option for UMass is. But in order to improve recruiting, gain more fans, and increase revenue, UMass needs to join a conference immediately.
Don’t pet her, she’s working
Jill Webb, Writer
December 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Showcase, Student Life
UMass Amherst students taking Service Dog Training know that training a service dog means a lot more than just gaining a new furry friend.
W.E.B. Du Bois Library hosts third annual Tower Run
Amanda Levenson, Video Editor
December 14, 2017
Filed under Campus, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized, WireTV
The third annual Tower Run took place the evening of Nov. 16. It challenged participants to run the 440 steps of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library, from the lower level to floor 26, during assigned time slots.
Why I quit Instagram
Chanel Connor, Writer
December 14, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase, Student Life
With finals around the corner, consider deactivating your social media accounts this holiday season.
“Penn Face”: The ugly truth about mental health on college campuses
Harry Ortof, Contributer
December 12, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Student Life, Voices
What needs to change so that administrators and students alike can recognize when someone is depressed or suicidal?
Top 5: Ways to live your best life during finals
Alexandra Pigeon, Co-editor in Chief
December 12, 2017
Filed under Food/Health, Lifestyle, Showcase, Student Life
If you want to come out of finals week with your sanity still intact and grades you’re happy with, it’s important to make self-care a priority.
This week in politics, 12/4-12/11
John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor
December 11, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
Freshman’s Division I dream becomes a reality
Abigail Desvergnes, Writer
December 11, 2017
Filed under Campus, Showcase, Student Life
“I’ve basically achieved everything I’ve ever wanted. Now, I need to prove that I deserve this spot, even if everyone else believes it, I need to believe it myself.”
Top 5: A traveler’s Christmas
Isabel Fowler, Amherst Wire Contributor
December 8, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Top Five, Travel, Uncategorized
With the holiday season approaching and finals coming to an end, everyone is ready for favorite seasonal traditions: making gingerbread houses, decorating the tree, visiting family and opening gifts on Christmas morning. However, some of us are packing our bags and preparing for a few months away in a strange, new place.
Tiffany Haddish makes history on SNL
Isabel Fowler, Contributor
December 7, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, TV/Movies, Uncategorized
Saturday Night Live is a predominantly liberal satirical show that has been known to push boundaries. With this in mind, it was rather shocking that after 43 years, the show just had their first black female comedian host.
Out of focus: Adderall abuse at UMass Amherst
Amanda Levenson, Video Editor
December 7, 2017
Filed under Campus, Showcase, Student Life
For seven days straight, Bailey took Adderall to help study for finals. She has never been diagnosed with any type of attention deficit disorder, but chooses to use the prescription drug to enhance her academic performance.
UMass International Socialist Organization protest GOP tax bill
Brian Choquet, Photo Editor
December 7, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Politics, Showcase
As sprinkles of rain soaked their “Tax the Rich” signs, almost a dozen members of the University of Massachusetts Amherst International Socialist Organization held a rally outside the Student Union to protest the recent approval of the Republican federal tax plan in the U.S. Senate.
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
"If you're listening to J.Cole everyday, something is wrong with you."
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 5
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
If North Korea’s economy and people continue to dwindle in strength and faith in their leader, Kim Jong-un may be left with no choice but denuclearization.
