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
Caeli Chesin

Caeli Chesin, Campus News Editor

“Anyone lived in a pretty how town” – E.E. Cummings

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“Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State” Where does our trash go?

Caeli Chesin, Writer
April 15, 2021
Ethan Tupelo, a member of the Pedal People, empties a trash can in downtown Northampton in April 2020.

“Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State” How an environmental-focused business launched a Northampton community member into politics

Caeli Chesin, Writer
April 2, 2021
Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State a Q&A with UMass Professor and writer of United Nations IPCC Climate Report

Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State a Q&A with UMass Professor and writer of United Nations IPCC Climate Report

Caeli Chesin, Writer
March 12, 2021
Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State

Massachusetts 2050: A Warming State

Caeli Chesin, Writer
March 5, 2021
The Decade Series: The Students of Stonewall

The Decade Series: The Students of Stonewall

Caeli Chesin, News Editor
January 3, 2020
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[Photo] Over the Decade: The rise and falls of cable news and online media

Bella Damiecki , Writer
December 10, 2019
"I think the most vital fact that people need to remember is that we have a climate emergency," said CEPA’s co-campaign coordinator, Barkha Bhandari, at a demonstration against UMass Amherst's use of single-use, plastic bottles on Nov. 18, 2019. "The most marginalized and vulnerable communities in our society are being affected by the climate crisis a lot more adversely than we are right now." (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

Students hold demonstration for ban on plastic bottles

Caeli Chesin and Brian Choquet
November 19, 2019
Israel-Palestine: panelists address Chancellor’s Statement during BDS Panel

Israel-Palestine: panelists address Chancellor’s Statement during BDS Panel

Caeli Chesin and Talia Heisey
November 13, 2019
New York Times investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones speaks on the achievement gap at talk held in Springfield

New York Times investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones speaks on the achievement gap at talk held in Springfield

Caeli Chesin and Talia Heisey
October 24, 2019
UMass acquires collection of Daniel Ellsberg; upcoming talk with the activist and whistleblower

UMass acquires collection of Daniel Ellsberg; upcoming talk with the activist and whistleblower

Caeli Chesin
October 18, 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

Caeli Chesin and Brian Choquet
October 4, 2019
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to speak at Amherst College Thursday, live-stream opened to the public

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to speak at Amherst College Thursday, live-stream opened to the public

Caeli Chesin, Campus News Editor
October 2, 2019
AJ enjoys getting his head rubbed by owner Mike Jamrog.

[Photo] Goodboyoncampus: UMass’ newest and cutest mascot

Bella Damiecki, Contributor
September 30, 2019
The fight for climate justice: local activist groups holds climate walkout

The fight for climate justice: local activist groups holds climate walkout

Brie Bristol, Caeli Chesin, and Emilee Klein
September 23, 2019
Students and community members gather on the East Campus Lawn for the Campus Climate Walk-Out held Friday, Sept.20.

UMass students walk out for climate change, presents a list of demands to the Chancellor

Brie Bristol, Caeli Chesin, Emilee Klein, and
September 20, 2019
The World Trade Center

How 9/11 Shook the Newsroom

Emilee Klein and Caeli Chesin
September 11, 2019
(Photo courtesy of the UMass journalism department.)

The importance of language and value: Panel speaks following the screening of “Talking Black in America”

Caeli Chesin, Writer
February 6, 2018

Campus Design & Copy Interview Clips from Michaela Chesin on Vimeo.

[Video] Campus Design and Copy is more than a business for student managers

Caeli Chesin, Travel Editor
September 11, 2017

UMass Got Talent 2017 from Michaela Chesin on Vimeo.

[Video] UMass Got Talent winner Friends at the Falls to open at Spring Concert

Caeli Chesin, Assistant Travel Editor
April 23, 2017
The significance of a semicolon

The significance of a semicolon

Caeli Chesin, Assistant Travel Editor
April 19, 2017
Members of the band rejoice after hearing that they will perform in the Tournament of the Roses Parade. (powerandclass/contributed photo)

Minuteman Marching Band to perform at Tournament of Roses Parade

Caeli Chesin, Assistant Travel Editor
April 13, 2017
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[Video] UMass IT program showcases new tech at annual summit

Caeli Chesin, Assistant Travel Editor
April 3, 2017
Esteban Kelly speaks at the "Visions Beyond Trump" panel at UMass Amherst on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Behind him, categories like "democracy" and "solidarity" are covered with audience sticky notes detailing dreams for the future of the world. (Caeli Chesin/Amherst Wire)

Divest UMass holds teach-in on building solidarity networks and economies

Caeli Chesin, Assistant Travel Editor
February 24, 2017
(Caeli Chesin/Amherst Wire)

‘Not Ready For Bedtime Players’ reinvents health class on campus

Caeli Chesin, Writer
December 21, 2016
Sue Dreyer feeds a squirrel by the campus pond. Dreyer gained the trust of many local squirrels by talking to and protecting them from predators on her lunch breaks. (Caeli Chesin/Amherst Wire)

Sue Dreyer: the UMass ‘squirrel lady’

Caeli Chesin, Writer
December 1, 2016
Protesters gather at the Goodell Lawn on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 during a walkout to turn UMass into a "sanctuary campus." (Joshua Murray/Amherst Wire)

Chancellor Subbaswamy responds to demands for ‘sanctuary campus’

Caeli Chesin, Writer
November 18, 2016
The election is over, but the conversation has just begun

The election is over, but the conversation has just begun

Caeli Chesin, Writer
November 16, 2016
(Caeli Chesin/Amherst Wire)

WATCH: High school students stage walkout to address Trump’s impact

Caeli Chesin, Writer
November 15, 2016
(Jake Wasdin/Flickr)

As Question 3 passes, UMass students react with mixed emotions

Caeli Chesin, Writer
November 9, 2016
(Gage Skidmore/Flickr)

Emotions got the best of us this election, psychology professor says

Morgan Hughes and Caeli Chesin
November 8, 2016
Keval Kapadia, senior legal studies major and fourth year candy-giver welcomes Amherst community members at the entrance of his Crabtree dorm room. (Caeli Chesin/Amherst Wire)

Northeast dorms welcome all kinds of trick-or-treaters

Caeli Chesin, Writer
November 1, 2016
The view from the top of Mount Royal.

Escape the dead heat: A weekend trip to Montreal

Caeli Chesin, Writer
October 26, 2016
(Jake Wasdin/Flickr)

Question Three: The egg debate

Caeli Chesin, Writer
October 19, 2016
(Caeli Chesin/Amherst Wire)

New art exhibit on campus draws from the past, looks to the future

Caeli Chesin, Writer
September 23, 2016
Jill Stein speaks at First Churches of Northampton. (Photo by Joshua Murray)

Will third party candidates make a difference in 2016?

Morgan Hughes and Caeli Chesin
September 19, 2016
UMass Police Department Officer Brian Kellogg leads an active threat training at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Monday evening.

UMass police and faculty host active threat training for students

Caeli Chesin, Contributor
September 13, 2016
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