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UMass Hockey: Star defenseman out for opener

Chase Purrington, Sports Editor October 10, 2019
The UMass Hockey team sounds anxious to start the season, but the team will miss Marc Del Gaizo in the opener.
808s and Ankle Breaks: Diss tracks and the NBA vs. China with Chris Focus

808s and Ankle Breaks: Diss tracks and the NBA vs. China with Chris Focus

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson October 10, 2019
This week, co-hosts Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson are joined by Amherst rapper Chris Focus to discuss diss tracks (7:30), first impressions from the NBA’s preseason and the dispute between the Rockets and China.
App of the week for college students: Forest App - Stay Focused

App of the week for college students: Forest App – Stay Focused

Sophia Torres, Writer October 10, 2019
Having trouble focusing on your work? Forest app is here to help.
(Franmarie Metzler/U.S. House Office of Photography)

Why the Kennedy name is no longer enough

Amelia Marceau, Writer October 10, 2019
Kennedy versus Markey is the Democratic match-up many around the country have been watching
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Summer Walker is “Over It”

Astghik Dion, Assistant Photo Editor October 9, 2019
The album will make you want to break up with your partner, text them I miss you, then block them on tracks like “Drunk Dialing...LODT.”
Meet Julia Fox, SGA’s associate speaker

Meet Julia Fox, SGA’s associate speaker

Faith Cardoza and Vincent Rossi October 9, 2019
Associate Speaker, Julia Fox, wants students to know that SGA is a resource for students and SGA is here to support and represent everyone at UMass.
EEE: What is it, and how can you stay safe?

EEE: What is it, and how can you stay safe?

Rachel Swansburg October 9, 2019
The 2019 outbreak is the worst Massachusetts has seen in over 50 years.
(Screenshot from Raw Trailer / YouTube)

13 Spooky Halloween Tricks and Treats: Part I

David Anderson, Brianna Silva, and Adam Buckley October 9, 2019
Entertainment gives a weekly taste of movies and music to haunt.
(Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire)

Three books to check out this Fall

Olivia Capriotti, Contributor October 9, 2019
Check out these books from the W.E.B DuBois Library.
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YouTube star Shane Dawson documents life in the spotlight with “The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star”

Alana Zeilander, Contributor October 8, 2019
Dawson displays all the ups and downs of being an outsider on the inside of the chaos of the beauty world. From a news story about the dynamic duo not being on the best of terms, to discussing Star’s ex-friends, fans learn more about his perspective.
(Jonathan Kermah and Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire)

The EIC Podcast: The Amber Guyger trial and police brutality

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in chief October 8, 2019
Jonathan Kermah is joined by Amherst Wire co-editor in chief Sifa Kasongo and Rebirth Project PR director Brie Bristol to discuss the recent trial of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger and police brutality in America.
(Screenshot from City of God Trailer / YouTube)

Five films to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Brianna Silva, Writer October 8, 2019
Ranging from Spain to Brazil, each of these films explore different lives, cultures and genres. Regardless of your level of Spanish (and/or Portuguese), these films are sure to make you laugh, cry and fall in love.
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