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Watch The Help House episode 3

Amherst Wire Staff • April 13, 2016

In the third episode, "Meddling," Tiffany uncovers a house romance.

Third-generation UMass student lobbies for funding

Sïonan Barrett, Contributor • April 12, 2016

With the looming state budget coming to a vote in a few months, Hochberg and nearly 100 other students traveled to the Massachusetts State House to ask for a larger investment in public higher education. Unfortunately, all three offices Hochberg visited weren't much help.

Watch The Help House episode 2

Amherst Wire Staff • April 6, 2016

In the second episode of The Help House, Brett brings his roommates to a frat party.

Amherst Wire proudly presents The Help House

Amherst Wire Staff • March 30, 2016

The Help House tells the story of five students living together in an off-campus house. Conflict and hilarity ensue.

White House Easter Egg Roll attracts thousands

James Villalobos, Writer • March 29, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCm-y9qmDQM&feature=youtu.be President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their last Easter Egg Roll at the White House on Monday, March 28. Around...

All-girls’ youth team breaks sports stereotypes

Kaitlin Boyer, Writer • March 25, 2016

“It’s fun because usually hockey is considered as a boys sport and it’s cool that girls are doing it too,” 11-year-old skater Simone Robinson said.

Following the Water: Spring Break in Flint

James Villalobos, Writer • March 13, 2016

It's all hands on deck in the effort to distribute bottled water to as many Flint, Mich., residents as possible.

Ice cream in the ice cold

Julia Economou, Contributor • March 11, 2016

“Ice cream should not be restricted to a certain season, if you love it, eat it!”

Joanne Keller: Not all heroes wear capes

Kate Ferrante, WireTV Managing Editor • March 10, 2016

This is UMass's favorite omelet lady.

Springfield resident collects bottled water for Flint, MI

James Villalobos, Writer • March 7, 2016

Since Feb. 19, Crystal Copeland has collected bottled water for Flint, MI residents who have been affected by the ongoing water crisis. Copeland said that for many, bottled water donations are how...

All the Diggity Dogs

Julia Economou, Contributor • February 22, 2016

"I just wanted to create an organization that was providing service dogs to people who were not otherwise able to get them."

New NCAA rules impact men’s basketball

Kaitlin Boyer, Writer • February 19, 2016

This season, the NCAA has changed the game. A look at the advantages of a shorter shot clock.