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Pope Francis in 2013.
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The Catholic Church’s child molestation cover-up

Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer April 1, 2019
The Catholic Church has been aware of and engaging in the cover-up of its clerics abusing children for hundreds of years.
Billie Eilish. (Wikimedia Commons)

Entertainment winners, losers of the week

Here are the highs and lows of this week in entertainment, selected by the Wire's Entertainment staff.
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Robson’s weekly pro sports roundup: 3/24 – 3/31

Jacob Robson, Sports columnist March 31, 2019
NFL players and coaches continue to move, the NBA playoffs approach and the Red Sox collapse on opening day.
A sign for student power week.
(Patrick Kline/Amherst Wire)

The Divided World of the UMass Student Government Association

Katherine Scott, Writer March 31, 2019
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Student Government Associations has become the center of criticism over the past few months as the organization seemingly falls apart from within. As the student body at large pokes fun at the “dramatic” world of student politics though, the members within the organization are facing the real consequences of polarizing politics.
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Three music festivals you need on your bucket list

Chloe Lindahl, Writer March 30, 2019
Scattered around the country are hidden gems of weekend getaways at prices you can afford and destinations that are beyond worth the road trip.
The Zoo Report Podcast: Episode 10

The Zoo Report Podcast: Episode 10

Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl March 29, 2019
Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl talk with engineering student Abby Kennedy about women in science, thermodynamics and legos. And of course, they end the episode with a wild horrible first dates Doghouse. 
Rebecca Duffy asking a student about Italian resturant Porta (Rachel Swansburg/Amherst Wired)

Ask UMass — Trouble in Porta

Rachel Swansburg, Rebecca Duffy, and Meghan Carney March 29, 2019
Within a month of opening, Porta has already been sued, reprimanded for staying open too late, and had its Instagram hacked.
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Plant Power: legendary nutritionist lectures at UMass

Matt Berg, Assistant News Editor March 29, 2019
The famous nutritionist shared his insight to a large crowd on Wednesday, advocating for a whole food, plant-based diet.
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The Mueller Report is out. Now what?

Nicholas Ponzio, Writer March 28, 2019
A summary of the Special Counsel's investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election discovered that President Donald Trump and his campaign did not conspire with the Russian government in order to win the White House.
808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 41

808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 41

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson March 28, 2019
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson discuss the latest albums from NAV and Rich the Kid, Lonzo Ball's departure with Big Baller Brand and end of the season stat lines.
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NAV is his own worst enemy on “Bad Habits”

Trevor Wilson, Assistant Entertainment Editor March 28, 2019
On a scale of the original mix of “Yosemite” to “Biebs in the Trap,” this album is a cut below NAV’s inaudible verse on “Yosemite.”
Santana performs at Woodstock, 1969. (Creative Commons)

Woodstock 50: the return of an era?

Matt Berg, Assistant News Editor March 27, 2019
Organizers want to re-create the iconic festival for its 50th anniversary, but is it possible?
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