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Palestinian students find peace in Amherst, but home is never far from their minds

Sifa Kasongo, Editor September 15, 2018
Two young women explain how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict affects their lives every day.
A view of Paris. (Sifa Kasongo/Amherst Wire)

I forgot my native language, so I learned it again

Sifa Kasongo, Writer May 3, 2018
Everything I’ve done so far has contributed to me getting where I am with my French today, but I think the one thing that really moved me to the next level was studying abroad.

Promising potential of the Pioneer Valley in the viticulture world: What makes Western Mass. grapes special

Jack Hamm, Writer April 13, 2018
No longer do you need to travel for a fantastic glass of wine. Experts Ian Modestow and Elsa Petit elaborate on the promising potential of Western Massachusetts' burgeoning wine industry.
UMass senior Stephanie Murray on a trip to Canada. (Stephanie Murray/Amherst Wire)

A weekend escape to Montreal

Stephanie Murray, Contributor April 3, 2018
Only five hours from Boston and surprisingly affordable, make Montreal your next long weekend destination. The city is irresistibly young, fresh, and full of life.
(Museum of Fine Arts/Lauren Peng)

Top 10: Boston spring break on a budget

Julie Harrington, Writer March 6, 2018
Instead of scrolling through your Instagram feed of your friends on their tropical getaways, make the most of your break by doing all the fun (and cheap) activities Boston has to offer.
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Top 5: A traveler’s Christmas

Isabel Fowler, Amherst Wire Contributor December 8, 2017
With the holiday season approaching and finals coming to an end, everyone is ready for favorite seasonal traditions: making gingerbread houses, decorating the tree, visiting family and opening gifts on Christmas morning. However, some of us are packing our bags and preparing for a few months away in a strange, new place.
Victoria Memorial-  This memorial was introduced to the public in 1921 in the memory of Queen Victoria. (Isha Mahajan/Amherst Wire).

An open letter: Calcutta’s distinctive mark

Isha Mahajan, Contributor November 27, 2017
I visited Calcutta this summer after graduating from high school. I decided to explore the city that was on top of my travel bucket list.
Citizens of Puerto Rico following the gruesome aftermath of Hurricane Maria (Reynaldo Torres/Contributed Photo)

Weathering the storm: This is the Puerto Rican spirit

Sabrina Negrón, Contributor November 10, 2017
This is the Puerto Rican spirit. It's the refusal to let disasters, natural or otherwise, make us feel powerless.
Top Five: Local nature spots

Top Five: Local nature spots

Julie Harrington, Writer October 5, 2017
As the leaves begin to change color and fall weather approaches, it’s time to get outside and enjoy what the area has to offer.
Photo from @twoguysonbikes2017 on Instagram made to document the bike trip.

Two dudes, two bikes, three countries, six weeks

Liam O'Connor, Assistant Entertainment Editor October 4, 2017
If we rented a car in Seattle and took the gas-powered ride, we would have seen a lot more in a lot less time. I still maintain that we made the right decision.
A typical Japanese Train, surprisingly empty. The perfect scenery for an existential crisis.

I saw God and he was a train

Kyle Olsen, Writer September 29, 2017
Life is hard sometimes, and you can always try to create experiences in an attempt to find yourself, or that missing piece of courage, charisma, or whatever you feel you may be lacking. But, it’s also okay to do something and not get slapped in the face with some life lesson in the end.
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Land of the rising sun — and whacky potato chips

Kyle Olsen, Writer May 10, 2017
"Of all the crazy things the Japanese have managed to produce, nothing can really capture their spirit and love for the unnecessary like potato chips can. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a variety of useless flavors and so many people willing to buy them."
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