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Introspective Ramblings: “peasant burning weeds AT A PARTY”

April 22, 2020
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34 of top paid state employees employed by UMass Amherst

January 14, 2020
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“I’m Still Whole:” A rape survivor’s journey of healing

December 11, 2019
(Patrick Kline/ Amherst Wire)

Tweet like a First Lady: Former press secretary of Michelle Obama, Kelsey Donohue, speaks on White House experiences

November 20, 2019

Students hold demonstration for ban on plastic bottles

November 19, 2019
YKCC spreads awareness on Southeast Asian deportation

YKCC spreads awareness on Southeast Asian deportation

November 18, 2019
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Nostras Voces begins planning for 2020 show

November 10, 2019
GoFundMe created for recently passed UMass student, Erick Kang'Ethe

GoFundMe created for recently passed UMass student, Erick Kang’Ethe

November 1, 2019
UMass People Finder to add pronouns to honor International Pronouns Day

UMass People Finder to add pronouns to honor International Pronouns Day

October 17, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sits on stage with Amherst College President Carolyn “Biddy” Martin on Oct. 3, 2019.

“I would be a great diva!”: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg brings laughs and inspiration to Amherst College

October 4, 2019
Clutch campus bathrooms when you have a shy bladder

Clutch campus bathrooms when you have a shy bladder

September 19, 2019
(Photo is a screenshot of a video courtesy of Alyssa Cochran-Caggiano)

Economy housing expands into multi-year dorms

August 30, 2019
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UMass students hold sit-in at State House

May 18, 2019

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

May 12, 2019
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Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” is funny, but is it Gen Z’s “generational anthem?”

April 26, 2019
From left: Chris Chiang, Dan Wu, and Sazan Dauto are framed by their notes as they work on their app late into Saturday night at the fourth annual HackUMass on Oct. 8, 2016.

Diversifying hackathons: UMass students put a spin on the popular tech event

April 10, 2019
NAACP member Brie Bristol leads a talk on why voting matters the groups general body meeting on Feb. 28, 2019. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

UMass NAACP becomes only active college chapter in New England, still seeks RSO status

March 22, 2019
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What made you smile today?

February 22, 2019
(Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

Seven important points discussed at “Women Leading Western Mass”

January 30, 2019
The sign that hung from junior Nicole Parsons' window in Baker Hall. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Parsons)

UMass denounces Resident Director’s email accused of advocating for inclusiveness towards Nazis

December 24, 2018
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Five holiday songs you’ve probably had enough of

December 19, 2018
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December 19, 2018
Julie Rosier, a manager of academic programs for the Labor Center at UMass, hypes up a crowd of spectators and chants,

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December 19, 2018
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December 19, 2018
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December 4, 2018
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December 4, 2018
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Top five: Cute date spots at UMass

November 1, 2018
A man in a Red Sox jersey was one of the first to jump off a pole near John Quincy Adams Hall around 11:40 p.m. after the Red Sox won the 2018 World Series. (Brian Choquet/Amherst Wire)

In photos: Thousands gather in Southwest to celebrate Red Sox winning World Series

October 29, 2018
Police stand in Southwest as they wait for students to funnel out of the celebration area. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
An American flag waves over the crowd of celebrators. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
A man cheers and opens his beer can while celebrating the Red Sox winning the 2018 World Series. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

[PHOTO] Amherst Wire’s 2018 in review

December 30, 2018
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December 30, 2018
Onlookers watch the celebration from a distance on a ramp near John Adams Hall. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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December 30, 2018
After playing around in the puddle, the man faces his friends and generates cheers from the crowd. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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December 30, 2018
A directory sign near a campus entrance reads

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October 29, 2018
Inside Mount Ida's Center for Veterinary Technology, a stuffed bear lays in the lobby. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
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October 29, 2018
A cart of veterinary books sits behind the front desk at Wadsworth library. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
Pens repping the

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October 29, 2018
A bulletin board reads

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October 29, 2018
Inside New Hall, an unfinished puzzles sits on a table in an empty first floor common area. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
A car parked at Mount Ida displays the message,

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October 29, 2018
Mount Ida's dining area shares many similarities with those at UMass, including the signature

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October 29, 2018
Two UMass Dining workers prepare for the opening of Mount Ida's dining area. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
A chained-up gate blocks Holbrook Hall, which once held many of Mount Ida College’s administrative offices. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
Sean Tousey-Pfarrer, a senior sustainable food and farming major at UMass Amherst, holds up a flyer while CEPA staff member, Isa Leonard-Rose, speaks at the STOP Kavanaugh rally held Oct. 2, 2018. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
UMass alumna Meghan Lemay, who graduated with a master’s degree in health policy and management, reads notes off her phone as she leads the STOP Kavanaugh rally. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
Amherst resident, Alla Estuary, holds a sign almost half their size and chants

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October 29, 2018
UMass alumna Meghan Lemay, who graduated with a master’s degree in health policy and management, reads notes off her phone as she leads the STOP Kavanaugh rally. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
CEPA staff member and sophomore social thought and political economy major, Isa Leonard-Rose, receives a round of applause after she finishes speaking at the STOP Kavanaugh rally. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 29, 2018
Women of all different skin tones were portrayed in over 40 paintings created at

Students of color unwind after racist incidents at UMass

October 2, 2018
Jones begins to paint the hair on his portrait. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 2, 2018
Jones, a UMass Amherst alumnus, gives one-on-one instructions to sophomore Yeccel Rodriguez. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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October 2, 2018
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[PHOTO] UMass employees showcase their artwork at Building Bridges gallery

September 28, 2018
Performers, musicians and parade-goers create a colorful spectacle as they dance and sing along North Pleasant Street. (Maria Manning/ Amherst Wire)

In photos: XTCA Art Parade brings life to streets of Amherst

September 25, 2018
As the festivities wind down just before 5 p.m., TheatreTruck performer Linda Tardif goofs around with fellow performer, Christina Beam. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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September 25, 2018
UMass students wait as police block off traffic at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and North Pleasant Street for the XTCA Art Parade. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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September 25, 2018
A boy measures the distance between bocce balls. The court, made by Gary Orlinsky, was one of the four attractions parade-goers could interact with when the XTCA Art Parade ended at Kendrick Park. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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September 25, 2018
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September 25, 2018
A woman attempts to take a picture of two performers as they dance on stilts. Performers and parade-goers had the chance to dance together once the parade reached Kendrick Park. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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September 25, 2018
A parade attendee plays with Erika Zekos's

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September 25, 2018
A performer plays with Erika Zekos's

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September 25, 2018
A performer hypes up the crowd, chanting and rapidly dancing while the parade makes its way up Massachusetts Avenue. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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September 25, 2018
Two men excitingly walk through the parade as marchers make their way up Massachusetts Avenue. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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September 25, 2018
A performer stands and laughs as she cheers on participants in the XTCA Art Parade. Throughout the parade, four performers were stationed at various art displays and joined in the parade as it passed by. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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September 25, 2018
A woman gazes at a flag she is holding while participating in the XTCA Art Parade. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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September 25, 2018
A performer entices the crowd to follow her as the XTCA Art Parade begins outside of the UMass Fine Arts Center. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

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September 25, 2018
Pi Kappa Alpha is located on the corner of Fearing Street and North Pleasant Street.

[PHOTO] UMass fraternity charged with hazing and liquor violations

September 21, 2018
Four quality shows to watch on Hulu if you're new to the game

Four quality shows to watch on Hulu if you’re new to the game

September 15, 2018
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[PHOTO] UMass updates: 5 things you missed over the summer

September 10, 2018
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