Amherst Wire

Shopping at Goodwill can save more than your wallet

Shiloh Clark, Contributor • September 19, 2019

The effects of fast fashion on the environment are more serious than many realize; however, alternatives to retail shopping are available right down the street.

How to make a dorm feel more like home in 6 easy ways

Alana Zeilander, Contributor • September 18, 2019

How college students can easily create a more comfortable space in their dorm that allows them to feel more at home.

The EIC Podcast: Episode 1

Jonathan Kermah, Co-Editor in Chief • September 17, 2019

The Editor In Chief podcast will be published every Tuesday with a different guest. Tune in next week.

My Experience as an Off-Campus Freshman

Emma Filev-Mihalak, Contributor • September 13, 2019

I’ve been in school for a couple of weeks now, and I’ve already experienced a few ups and downs of commuting.

App of the week for college students: UMass Bus Track

Shannon Macalingay, LifeStyle Editor • September 13, 2019

A guide on how to navigate the campus on and off using the app.

Top places every UMass freshman should check out

Astghik Dion, Assistant Photo Editor • September 11, 2019

From cafes to top lounging areas on campus, here are just a few of the treasures UMass offers that may seen hidden upon initial arrival.

How 9/11 Shook the Newsroom

Emilee Klein and Caeli Chesin • September 11, 2019

Four journalism professors share their experiences during the terrorist attacks 18 years ago

Highlights: UMass drops home opener against Southern Illinois

Chase Purrington, Sports Editor • September 8, 2019

UMass Football disappoints in the home opener, falling 45-20 to Southern Illinois.

App of the week for college students: Venmo

Shannon Macalingay, LifeStyle Editor • September 6, 2019

"I'll venmo you," has become another way to tell a friend "I'll pay you back."

Economy housing expands into multi-year dorms

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor • August 30, 2019

Even multi-year dorms aren't safe from quad rooms.

Why does UMass love Coke? Students question pouring rights at flagship campus

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor • May 12, 2019

Although it's unknown to a majority of students, a select few are starting to fight against Coca Cola's ties to UMass.

From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection

Nujhat Purnata, Contributor • May 9, 2019

How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.