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The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

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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?
Thanks to the changeover crew, The Mullins Center is able to switch from an ice hockey rink to a full basketball court in a matter of hours (Liam Flaherty/Amherst Wire).

WireTV: Minutemen hockey looks to bounce back

Chase Purrington, Amherst Wire TV March 27, 2019
After a stunning loss to Boston College in last Friday's Hockey East semifinal, UMass men's hockey is preparing for redemption in this weekend's Northeast Regional.
A performance by Toast! (Julie Harrington/ Amherst Wire)

What’s so funny about UMass? A lot, actually

Julie Harrington, Contributor March 27, 2019
Toast!, Mission: Improvable and Sketch 22 of UMass all have a common goal: to make people laugh. Here is a closer look into the trifecta that make up the UMass Comedy League
screenshot from the "US" trailer (Julia Donahue/Amherst Wire)

If you loved “Get Out,” you need to go see “Us”

Julia Donohue, Writer March 26, 2019
“Get Out” is a cultural touchstone that requires white viewers to reflect on their social conscious and results in a necessary guilt for their direct or indirect racism. “Us” is about everything.
Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy (Angela Goerge/Wikimedia Commons)

Thieves of Hope: Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin

Julia Donohue, Writer March 26, 2019
For students of color, it is becoming increasingly difficult to be admitted to the “elite” universities that Loughlin and Huffman decided to buy their way into. Even if these universities decided to admit more black and hispanic students between legacy applications and children of the elite, it is not enough.
Micheal Cohen before Congress.
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Breaking down Michael Cohen’s testimony

Nicholas Ponzio, Writer March 25, 2019
Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump, testified before Congress about their partnership and the president’s knowledge of the illegal activities that have been discovered throughout the campaign. Cohen testified before the House and Oversight Committee describing President Trump as a “con man” and a “racist.”
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The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 7

Jack Martin, Podcaster March 25, 2019
Jack Martin discusses Google Stadia, the new Nintendo Direct style livestreams from Xbox and PlayStation, and Cuphead’s arrival on Nintendo Switch.
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Robson’s weekly pro sports roundup: 3/16 – 3/23

Jacob Robson, Sports columnist March 23, 2019
March Madness doesn't only apply to the NCAA Tournament season.
808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 40

808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 40

Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson March 22, 2019
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson reveal the 808s and Ankle Breaks March Madness Bracket. Vote on Twitter to decide which of the thirty-two hoops lyrics is the best of the best.
NAACP member Brie Bristol leads a talk on why voting matters the groups general body meeting on Feb. 28, 2019. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

UMass NAACP becomes only active college chapter in New England, still seeks RSO status

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor March 22, 2019
For UMass NAACP president Ivis Batista, feeling like an "other" on campus is common. It's not until she is around her fellow NAACP members that she feels not only safer, but able to be herself.
Courtesy of UMass Athletics

Amherst Wire TV: Cale Makar leads the Minutemen to the top

Chase Purrington, Amherst Wire TV March 21, 2019
Makar has been key to the Minutemen's success in his final season at UMass.
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