The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire
The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire
The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire
Laura Slafka

Laura Slafka, Entertainment Editor

lslafka@umass.edu

All content by Laura Slafka
Dotted Line from UMass Amherst performing at the WMUA Battle of the Bands Fall 2025.

Five Colleges, Six Bands: WMUA hosts annual Battle of the Bands event

Laura Slafka, Entertainment Editor
October 30, 2025
A banner at the front of Goodell Lawn welcomes students to the UMass Student Farmer's Market.

Flowers, Chainmail and Cider Donuts: Inside UMass Farmer’s Market

Laura Slafka, Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2025
A still image from "Made in Ethiopia"

Behind the Scenes of “Made in Ethiopia”

Laura Slafka and Violet Kowles
October 14, 2025
The welcome banner for UMass Sex on the Lawn 2025.

Sex on the Lawn? It’s not what you think

Laura Slafka, Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2025
Ed Fast and Congabop performs at Northampton Jazz Festival 2025 in Pulaski Park.

Inside Northampton’s Jazz Festival

Laura Slafka, Entertainment Editor
October 6, 2025
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