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

Amherst Wire
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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.

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

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.
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