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From left: Chris Chiang, Dan Wu, and Sazan Dauto are framed by their notes as they work on their app late into Saturday night at the fourth annual HackUMass on Oct. 8, 2016.

Diversifying hackathons: UMass students put a spin on the popular tech event

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor April 10, 2019
UMass students are taking the "hack" out of "hackathon" and creating unique events for western Massachusetts.
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Saweetie flexes her boujee lifestyle on “Icy” EP

Astghik Dion, Writer April 9, 2019
She’s founded her own label, her flow has matured and nothing about her vigor has changed.
Samantha Kay (Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire)

In photos: UMass Got Talent

Jonathan Kermah, Entertainment and Podcast Editor April 9, 2019
UMass Got Talent winner Samantha Kay spoke with entertainment editor Jon Kermah about her victory and the other acts.
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The Mueller Report: What’s next for Democrats?

Faith Cardoza, Writer April 8, 2019
Attorney General Bill Barr "exonerated" Trump, since Robert S. Mueller III neither confirmed nor denied possible obstruction of justice.
(Jack Martin/Amherst Wire)

The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 9

Jack Martin, Podcaster April 8, 2019
Jack Martin discusses the reveal of a "Borderlands 3" release date, the next "Assassin’s Creed" location and the delay of "Super Meat Boy Forever."
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Entertainment winners, losers of the week

Among the winners? Jordan Peele, J. Cole and Billy Ray Cyrus.

Robson’s weekly pro sports roundup: 3/31 – 4/7

Jacob Robson, Sports columnist April 7, 2019
The Celtics embark on a playoff run, new faces and uniforms grace the NFL, and the Sox’s disappointing start to the MLB season.
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Billie Eilish’s debut lives up to the hype

Chloe Lindahl, Writer April 7, 2019
The pop prodigy produces a haunting yet polished piece of work that shatters expectations.
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Ask UMass — Spring Concert cancelled?

Rachel Swansburg, Meghan Carney, and Rebecca Duffy April 5, 2019
Meghan Carney and Rebecca Duffy ask students how they feel about Lil Uzi Vert's absence from the upcoming concert. 
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Body Positivity and Self-Love: Belly Dancing

Sifa Kasongo, Managing Editor April 5, 2019
Belly dancing has helped many women appreciate their own beauty and encourages a positive body image through various dance styles.
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808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 42

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson April 4, 2019

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson briefly discuss the tragic death of Nipsey Hussle (12:10), introduce their new segment: “Pause, Party, Play” (17:47) and run through the week in NBA news (42:32). https://amherstwire.podbean.com/mf/play/creemb/Episode42CLEAN.mp3 Listen...

Lazy Summer and Stella Starfox sharing the stage (Marley Henderson/Amherst Wire)

Stella Starfox, Lazy Summer put on electric show at The Pub

Oliver Sampson, Writer April 4, 2019
Both performances exemplified the great musical talent that has come through UMass in the past few years.
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