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The Zoo Report: Spring semester

The Zoo Report: Spring semester

Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl February 26, 2021
Tune in for a recap on the start of semester.
Screenshot from the My Neighbor Totoro trailer (YouTube)

Studio Ghibli: A collection of amazing storytelling and nostalgia

Emilee Klein, Writer February 24, 2021
Writer Emilee Klein invites us through her spoiler-free guide for the Studio Ghibli movies.
Wire News Round Up - 2.22.2021

Wire News Round Up – 2.22.2021

Nicole Biagioni and Ethan Brayall-Brown February 22, 2021
Catch Nicole Biagioni and Ethan Brayall-Brown debut the first episode of their campus updates broadcast
Campus operational poster set to lower from High Risk to Elevated

Campus operational poster set to lower from “High Risk” to “Elevated”

Ethan Brayall-Brown, Writer February 19, 2021
In addition to these specifications, the Student Union will open if the conditions of public health improve. Only students with the Campus Health Hub green checkmark will be allowed entry. All public health guidelines will be strictly monitored. 
Photo by Stephanie DiCarlo

Salvaging a semester: SGA, a COVID calamity and where we go from here

Rebeca Pereira, Writer February 19, 2021
A frustrated student body and fatigued Amherst community turns to the Student Government Association as trust in administrators runs its course.
Judging Books By Their Covers: Circe depicts a modern mythology classic

Judging Books By Their Covers: “Circe” depicts a modern mythology classic

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy/Managing Editor February 19, 2021
Miller’s writing embodies that of a modern mystical fable that will rewrite what we were once all taught with Greek mythology and is a must-read in every fantasy lover’s collection. 
Hobbies for Anxiety Relief: How to start journaling...and stick with it

Hobbies for Anxiety Relief: How to start journaling…and stick with it

Madison Bethune, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 18, 2021
Journaling should not be a chore. It is there to serve you and only you. So find your why, pick out a journal that encourages you to write, and do some internal digging as to what you would like to get out of this practice.
Milou in his only live solo performance, Feb. 2020/Brian Licata

UMass student Milou redefines repetition in his “Groundhog’s Day”-like album

Julia Donohue, Managing Editor February 18, 2021
Milou feels less like a current UMass Amherst student and more like an electronic Elliott Smith. He’s engaging, independent and interesting as he is interested in dissecting life through music.
Introspective Ramblings: Treatment by Fire

Introspective Ramblings: “Treatment by Fire”

Celina Rivernider, Writer February 17, 2021
In this week's poem, student poet, Celina muses over the destructive balance of anger serving as a healing source.
UMass Amherst community reacts to Student Union Building reopening

UMass Amherst community reacts to Student Union Building reopening

Paris Saenz, Contributor February 16, 2021
“I know personally from a WMUA perspective, it’s the radio station we always wanted it and felt like we could really use," said Burke. "I think it’s been a massive upgrade in that sense as well and we are getting closer to our goals that we want to do going forward."
Screenshot from Your Name. (Aaron Facundo/Amherst Wire)

Six movies to swoon over this Valentine’s Day

Aaron Vincent Facundo, TV/Film Editor February 14, 2021
Can't decide on the perfect flick to watch with your beau? Here's six of our film editor's favorites.
South Pleasant Street in Amherst,MA/ John Phelan

Employed students sacrifice basic needs for new sequester policy

Talia Heisey, Writer February 14, 2021
Sam Napolitano was working when UMass released their email statement. “I was extremely worried as my graduation is riding on the one in-person class that I do have. I actually had to be sent home because I was crying so much and I couldn't calm down." 
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