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App of the week for college students: UMass Bus Track

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.
(Justin Risley/ Amherst Wire)

Kyoto Hanami: The blooming cherry blossoms of Kyoto, Japan

Justin Risley, Photographer April 28, 2019
The precious, short-lived bloom of the sakura attracts admirers from across the globe.
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Three music festivals you need on your bucket list

Chloe Lindahl, Writer March 30, 2019
Scattered around the country are hidden gems of weekend getaways at prices you can afford and destinations that are beyond worth the road trip.
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How to pack for spring break

Emma Sammuli, Contributor March 7, 2019
Here are some tips for those preparing to travel this spring break – happy packing!
Restaurant by el Retiro (Isabel Fowler/ Amherst Wire)

A day in Madrid

Isabel Fowler, Lifestyle Editor February 13, 2019
Whether you're studying abroad or simply traveling, add these things to you to-do list when you go to Madrid.
(Isha Mahajan/ Amherst Wire)

Colors of India

Isha Mahajan, Contributor February 6, 2019
India is a vibrant country. Here is the significance behind some of its colorful hues.
Central Station Mumbai (Isha Mahajan/ Amherst Wire)

Mumbai: a city of dreamers

Isha Mahajan, Contributor January 25, 2019
A UMass student shares her impression of Mumbai, India after completing a summer internship.
Exchange Street at Sunset (Emma Sammuli/ Amherst Wire)

Portland, Maine: A winter wonderland

Emma Sammuli, Contributor December 16, 2018
"The way life should be," Maine's state motto, extends to the wonderful weekend escape Portland has waiting for you.
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A Brazilian Christmas

Gabby Campos, Contributor December 16, 2018
A white Christmas may be nice, but a tropical Brazilian Natal is filled with vibrant traditions that can be celebrated anywhere.
Montmorency Falls (Emma Sammuli/ Amherst Wire)

A weekend getaway in Quebec City

Emma Sammuli, Contributor October 18, 2018
Winter is coming. Take a trip up north and admire this fall wonder before it turns to snow.
Catalonian flags hang on a balcony

Everything you need to know about the political crisis in Barcelona

Jordan Reisman, Contributor October 6, 2018
Is there still an ongoing conflict in Barcelona? Yes. Should you stay home to avoid it? No. What you can do, though, is educate yourself.
UMass is visible in the distance from the wraparound porch at the Mount Holyoke Summit House.

Take a hike: Admire fall foliage from Mount Holyoke summit

Nicole DeFeudis, Co-Editor in Chief October 3, 2018
From the peak, the University of Massachusetts W. E. B. Du Bois library appeared to be the size of a Tic Tac.
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