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Alex Pham, owner of Alexs Printing Press, and the press machine behind him

UMass Amherst student owns a printing press

Shannon Macalingay, Lifestyle Editor May 7, 2019
From watching his high school teacher use an iron e-press to print a sticker on a shirt, to watching How-To videos on YouTube, Pham first printed shirts for the sports teams in North Quincy High School.
(Sheldon Goldman, Sheldon Goldman)

Distinguished UMass Political Science Professor Sheldon Goldman discusses the Supreme Court

Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer May 3, 2019
Goldman stresses the fact that a more conservative Supreme Court can reverse landmark cases like Roe vs. Wade
Danny Monger (Astghik Dion/Amherst Wire)

UMass guitarist Danny Monger looks to make rock music that everyone can relate to

Astghik Dion, Writer May 3, 2019
Relationships are definitely a huge part of my songwriting, just cause its these intimate moments that everyone has and everyone can relate to, and I just draw from it.
Nuclear power plant in Cattenom, France
(Stefan Kühn/Wikimedia Commons)

Should UMass Build a Nuclear Power Plant?

Amelia Marceau, Writer May 3, 2019
There’s a very clear threat that if something isn’t done soon, the damage done will become irreversible.
(Mikel Galicia / Wikimedia Commons)

Schoolboy Q punches below his weight on “CrasH Talk”

Trevor Wilson, Assistant Entertainment Editor May 2, 2019
The LA-based veteran delivers a 14-track project rooted in familiarity
Dr. Gilda Barabino, center in the blue green jacket, posing with University of Massachusetts Amherst faculty and staff. (Julia Donohue/ Amherst Wire)

UMass vs. Goliath: How can universities keep marginalized students in STEM?

Brie Bristol and Julia Donohue May 2, 2019
“I feel like people try to think science has nothing to do with society or doesn’t intertwine with things like sexism or racism but it does,” sophomore biochemistry and neuroscience major Juliana Babu said.
(Rachel Swansburg/Amherst Wire)

Ask UMass – Finals week

Rachel Swansburg and Meghan Carney May 2, 2019
Rachel Swansburg and Meghan Carney ask UMass students about their upcoming finals and how they're going to celebrate once they're done. 
(Screenshot from Avengers: Endgame trailer / YouTube)

Avengers: Postgame

The first half of this "Avengers: Endgame" reaction is spoiler-free.
(Larry Bussaca / WIkimedia Commons)

Beychella is back: Three main takeaways from Beyonce’s “Homecoming” documentary

Chloe Lindahl, Writer May 1, 2019
The Netflix documentary takes viewers through the captivating process leading up to Beyonce's epic 2018 Coachella performance
(Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)

Andrew Puzder, former Hardee’s and Carls Jr. CEO, discusses capitalism at UMass

Amelia Marceau, Writer May 1, 2019
Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., spoke to students on campus this past week about the differences between capitalism and socialism.
Lizzo, also known as Melissa Jefferson, at Boston Calling in 2016 (Andy Moran/Flickr)

Is Lizzo the next Lauryn Hill? Her latest album “Cuz I Love You” speaks volumes.

April 30, 2019
Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You” transforms the love single into a powerful collection of songs about love, loss and finding yourself, transcending the typical candor of cliche love songs.
UMass hosts third annual Women in Sports Media Symposium

UMass hosts third annual Women in Sports Media Symposium

Patrick Kline and Matt Berg April 30, 2019
Students had the opportunity to gain valuable insight from veteran women in sports journalism during the five-hour symposium
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