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Entertainment winners, losers of the week

Amherst Wire Entertainment staff • April 7, 2019
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.
808s and Ankle Breaks (Drew Meagher/ Mugatunes)

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.
The curious case of Beto ORourke

The curious case of Beto O’Rourke

Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer • April 3, 2019
It’s very clear that O'Rourke has a much more moderate position than many other Democratic candidates.
Amy Schumer redefines what it means to be a lady

Amy Schumer redefines what it means to be a “lady”

Meghan Carney, Writer • April 2, 2019
Amy Schumer is polarizing. She breaks the rules, and it scares people.
A welcoming area for viewers to sit and take in the art work

An Out of Body Experience

Shannon Macalingay, Assistant Lifestyle Editor • April 2, 2019
"They come in the gallery and they will understand, they will feel something about it."
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Rich the Kid hits a sophomore slump with “The World is Yours 2”

Oliver Sampson, Writer • April 1, 2019
It's strictly braggadocio - there’s nothing introspective or emotional here.
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The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 8

Jack Martin, Podcaster • April 1, 2019
On Jack Martin's agenda? "Borderlands 3" and two rumored Nintendo Switch models.
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