The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 8
Jack Martin, Podcaster
April 1, 2019
On Jack Martin's agenda? "Borderlands 3" and two rumored Nintendo Switch models.
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.
The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 6
Jack Martin, Podcaster
March 18, 2019
Jack Martin discusses "Halo: The Master Chief Collection" coming PC, a new battle royale mode for "Battlefield V," and a new multiplayer update for "No Man’s Sky."
The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 5
Jack Martin, Podcaster
March 4, 2019
Jack Martin discusses the new "Pokémon" coming to Switch, the anticipated reveal of "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" and more "Resident Evil" games coming to the Switch.
Wargroove: Get Ready to Get Your Groove On
Patrick Kline, Photo Editor
February 27, 2019
The story will get you hooked on this type of turn-based play, but it is in the multiplayer that this game truly shines.
The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 4
Jack Martin, Podcaster
February 25, 2019
In today’s episode of The Polygonal Sunrise, Jack Martin discusses Reggie Fils-Aime’s exit from Nintendo, the rumored next hardware from Xbox and the end of PS Vita production in Japan.
The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 3
Jack Martin, Contributor
February 18, 2019
Jack Martin discusses the hundreds of Activision Blizzard employees who were laid off last week, Nintendo's announcement of new games and release dates at their Nintendo Direct, and Sony's comments on its E3 absence.
The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 2
Jack Martin, Contributor
February 11, 2019
Today's news: New Titanfall this week and Xbox Live's expansion to Nintendo
The Polygonal Sunrise Podcast: Episode 1
Jack Martin, Contributor
February 4, 2019
Today's news: A new "Titanfall Battle Royale" on the way, first-party Sony developers move to focus on PS5 and a rumored cheaper Nintendo Switch may be on the horizon.
Is FOMO driving our need to overshare?
Jill Webb, Contributor
November 10, 2017
There’s no denying that millennials are phone addicts; we all know that. But why do we check our phones so much, even when no one is texting us?
W.E.B. Du Bois Library takes on the digital age
Meghan Parsons, Contributor
October 20, 2017
A library without books was once unthinkable, now it seems inevitable. Amherst Wire’s Meghan Parsons explains how college libraries adapt to the digital age.
Gov. Baker awards grants to UMass researchers for ‘smart band-aids’
Bryan Bowman, Senior Reporter
October 10, 2017
Gov. Charlie Baker awarded University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers a $500,000 grant on Friday for the development of flexible, wearable electronics, or “smart band-aids.”
Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor
MASSPRIG celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary by co-hosting a virtual event for 100% renewal energy.
Beccy discusses the options for the upcoming semester.
COVID-19: Our Social Safety Net is Failing Us
As the crisis has unfolded in the US one thing remains clear: our social safety net is failing us.
Quarantine reflection: Breaking out of the suburban bubble
Managing Editor Trevor Wilson reflects on his experience during the COVID-19 quarantine.