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Wire News Round Up - 4.6.21

Wire News Round Up – 4.6.21

Updates on the 2021 Commencement ceremony, weather and more.
Ethan Tupelo, a member of the Pedal People, empties a trash can in downtown Northampton in April 2020.

“Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State” How an environmental-focused business launched a Northampton community member into politics

Caeli Chesin, Writer April 2, 2021
“I just got the idea like I really want to meet everyone in my ward, or everyone that I would represent,” said Jarrett. “Especially with issues of climate change and wealth inequality, we’re not seeing action on a national level. We’re not seeing enough action on the state level, and so municipalities are the ones that need to take the lead.” 
A College Student’s Guide to Grocery Shopping on a Budget

A College Student’s Guide to Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Madison Bethune, Assistant Lifestyle Editor April 2, 2021
One misconception in the health field is that in order to eat healthily, you need to buy expensive powders and seeds and cleanses. But health is as simple and affordable as eating apples and bananas. Shopping on a budget brings you back to the basics, and allows you to get creative and learn new ways to eat your favorite foods.
(Elvert Barnes / Wikimedia Commons)

AAPI students denounce on-campus racism, express dismay with administrative complacency

Rebeca Pereira and Talia Heisey April 1, 2021
“UMass doesn’t make racists, but people bring their prejudices into this environment and the school doesn’t force them to confront what’s wrong with their prejudices.”
Introspective Ramblings: Invisible

Introspective Ramblings: “Invisible”

Zach Steward, Contributor March 31, 2021
In this week's poem, student poet Zach Steward, reflects on past experiences of coping with loneliness and anxiety.
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: Lil Nas X and Harry Styles at UMass

Chad Douty and Grace Sherwood March 31, 2021
Tune in for a jam packed episode featuring Lil Nas X, Shawn Mendes and Harry Styles.
Wire News Round Up - 3.29.21

Wire News Round Up – 3.29.21

Nicole Biagioni and Brie Bristol March 29, 2021
The projected winners of the SGA elections, an update on the 2021 Commencement, this week's weather and more.
(Photo of a sweater from Buffalo Exchange)

“Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State” Suggestions for better fashion habits

Chloe Ostiguy and Melissa Meltzer March 26, 2021
A company cannot survive without the financial support of the everyday consumer.  When feeling powerless in one’s ability to make an impact it is important to remember that we enact change by deciding what we support financially and that it is the middle class that drives the market, not the top 1% on their own. 
Thrift Books: more reading for a lot less money

Thrift Books: more reading for a lot less money

Amanda Powers, Contributor March 26, 2021
“Thrift Books” has good products at good prices with a great selection.  I would recommend this website to anyone looking to find some new reads but who doesn't want to hurt their wallet.  
Jess Chevalier

The Pandemic Chronicles: Is it worth staying on campus during a pandemic?

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer March 23, 2021
One student's decision to leave campus and finish her semester at home
(Ribbed White Top / H&M)

“Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State” the fast fashion industry and it’s environmental impacts

Chloe Ostiguy and Melissa Meltzer March 19, 2021
The goal of fast fashion is to make and globally distribute clothing as quickly and cheaply as possible.  From making and gathering materials to importing textiles to factory production to shipping, every practice the industry partakes in is carbon-emitting. 
Introspective Ramblings: For All the Tears Unshed

Introspective Ramblings: “For All the Tears Unshed”

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy/Managing Editor March 17, 2021
This week's poem features another piece from student poet, Joanna Buoniconti, as she poignantly reflects on some of the emotional repercussions of faltered relationships during the past year of the pandemic.
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