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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

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

Amherst Wire

Lake George

Lake George

Grace Holland, Contributor November 11, 2025

I’ve been there, once, took a boat ride on the lake, the early teenage years when I thought I knew heartbreak but didn’t. On Friday morning, I woke up at seven and got into my Civic, an hour too early...

Dotted Line from UMass Amherst performing at the WMUA Battle of the Bands Fall 2025.

Five Colleges, Six Bands: WMUA hosts annual Battle of the Bands event

Laura Slafka, Entertainment Editor October 30, 2025

WMUA’s biannual Battle of the Bands (BOTB) event kicked off at The Drake this past Saturday, October 18th at 8 pm for a night of student-led live music.  Open to the Five College students and the...

Poetry: West Chester, Then

Poetry: West Chester, Then

Grace Holland, Contributor October 23, 2025

I see the green benches at the table of the old apartment On Chestnut Street, if my memory serves me right, I see myself, six or seven, Emma, ten or eleven,   Sitting on the carpeted floor...

A banner at the front of Goodell Lawn welcomes students to the UMass Student Farmer's Market.

Flowers, Chainmail and Cider Donuts: Inside UMass Farmer’s Market

Laura Slafka, Entertainment Editor October 20, 2025

Next Friday, Halloween, will be the last UMass Student Farmer’s Market of the fall semester before they kick off again in the spring. Any student in the Five College Consortium can apply to table at...

The welcome banner for UMass Sex on the Lawn 2025.

Sex on the Lawn? It’s not what you think

Laura Slafka, Entertainment Editor October 7, 2025

On Sept. 26, student volunteers, coordinators, and local/national health and safety organizations set up shop at the South Lawn for Sex on the Lawn, a sex-ed event that ran from 12 to 4 pm. The event was...

Tom Ricardi displays one of his raptors, a barred owl.

Birds of Prey Make a Guest Appearance for UMass Homecoming

Anna Carpinelli, News Editor October 6, 2025

Birds of prey, including a falcon and an eagle, were showcased at the W.E.B. Du Bois Library on Friday by Tom Ricardi, a wildlife biologist and licensed animal rehabilitator.  The homecoming event,...

International Students at UMass Face Uncertainty Amid Visa Policy Changes

International Students at UMass Face Uncertainty Amid Visa Policy Changes

Thierry Barbosa, Staff Writer June 5, 2025

AMHERST — International students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are experiencing growing uncertainty following recent changes to federal immigration policy under the Trump administration...

Sunset Creatures Performance

From Grassroots Activism to Legislative Change

Nick de Melo, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

Hazy smoke lingered over sweet sounds of local music and easygoing conversation as weed enthusiasts gathered for an annual celebration of the plant.    When 1,400 people attended the 31st Extravaganja...

How UMass’ BDIC Program Is Helping Me Change the Future of Drag Racing

How UMass’ BDIC Program Is Helping Me Change the Future of Drag Racing

Gail Trick, Contributor December 13, 2024

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, families were struck with financial battles and the absence of income from jobs being shut down. People weren’t allowed to leave their homes, weren’t allowed to go...

Performers at the playback theater style “Theater and Futuring” event

The John W. Olver Design Building Gallery

Andoni Zervoglos, Contributor December 7, 2023

Nestled within the John W. Olver Design Building lies one of seven free-to-enjoy on-campus art galleries at The University Of Massachusetts Amherst.    Boasting an ever-rotating cast of riveting...

Poetry: Starchildren

Poetry: Starchildren

Caleb Akerley, Contributor October 12, 2023

Starchildren by Caleb Akerley     we watch the stars for hours as they hang above like fairy lights twinkling far off and we stare enamored by these ghastly beasts we live our...

Photo credit: Steven Brewer on Flickr

UMass Amherst Releases Annual Security Report for 2022

Gabby Burdick, News Editor October 2, 2023

AMHERST — The number of on-campus criminal offenses at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has declined from 51 in 2021, to 43 in 2022.    UMass Amherst published their Annual Security...

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