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Amherst Wire
The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire
The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire
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Beacon Hill is beginning to look like Capitol Hill

Vincent Rossi, Writer • October 31, 2019
Last week, a series of bills were proposed by state representatives, senators and Boston city councilors that were pretty embarrassing, to say the least.
TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Arsenal, the "Pochettino dilemma" and Christian Pulisic

TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Arsenal, the “Pochettino dilemma” and Christian Pulisic

Jacob Robson, Alejandro Winsor, and Joshua Crespo • October 31, 2019
Should we believe the Christian Pulisic hype?

UMass Basketball coasts past WNE in exhibition

Liam Shea, Reporter • October 30, 2019
Freshman TJ Weeks could be UMass' new lights out shooter.
Students working together to bead a lanyard.

Bead with me at the Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center 

Brie Bristol, Writer • October 30, 2019
The JWECC highlights the importance of Native art, culture and relaxation
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment Podcast: Nicki Minaj’s wedding, Selena Gomez’s new single and homecoming

Grace Sherwood and Chad Douty • October 30, 2019
Tune in to hear about this week's entertainment along with a terrifying tale about UMass squirrels.
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“In the Shadow of the Moon” proves itself a worthy watch

Caroline Smith, Writer • October 30, 2019
Driven by an incredible plotline, director Jim Mickle's creative style is on full display.
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The EIC Podcast: Kanye West, “Jesus Is King” and the next great hip-hop album run

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in chief • October 29, 2019
Jonathan Kermah is joined by Amherst Wire entertainment editor Trevor Wilson to discuss some of their hangups with Kanye West's "Jesus Is King" and the next hip-hop artist with the potential to make a legendary album run.
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Pop culture’s Halloween costumes of the decade ranked

Sophia Torres, Writer • October 29, 2019
Dive back in to the 2010s with these pop Halloween classics.
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In finding spirituality, Kanye West loses focus on “Jesus Is King”

Trevor Wilson, Entertainment Editor • October 29, 2019
After being delayed since Sept. 27, “Jesus Is King” dropped on Oct. 25 bearing a wealth of divinity and inspiration. However, the project also has many of the flaws that made “ye” a low point in the West’s iconic career.
Homecoming: what exactly is it?

Homecoming: what exactly is it?

Abigail Gracie, Writer • October 28, 2019
We were “Proud & Loud” even though we didn’t know what it was.
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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

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.
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