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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

A plaque memorializing the nine names of youths who have been killed by the Israeli defense force within the past two weeks.
On the Steps of the Student Union lies a Vigil for Palestinian Youth
Emilee Klein and Isabel Guilmette March 12, 2022
Students for Justice in Palestine emerge from the pandemic with a vigil in protest of violence by the IDF.
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UMass updates students on sexual assault prevention efforts
Maddie Fabian, Writer • March 1, 2022
On Monday Feb. 28, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Campus Life Brandi Hephner LaBanc updated UMass Amherst students via an email on recent university efforts to prevent sexual assault and to support survivors. 
When Will Black Lives Matter?
When Will Black Lives Matter?
Zach Steward, Politics/Op-ed Editor • February 28, 2022

“While I am proud of the longstanding commitment to social justice at UMass, even here, the barriers to racial equity and justice are real, whether subtle or overtly threatening....

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2025 Oscars Best Picture Nominees, Ranked from Worst to Best
Paige Rawson, Entertainment Editor

2024 was a major year for cinema, a triumphant recovery from the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes that left a mark on last year's awards season. Blockbusters such as Dune: Two and Wicked dominated the box office, along with more deep-cut...

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Amherst Wire Staff Picks: Valentine’s Day Movies
Amherst Wire Staff

Whether spending this Valentine's Day with a partner, a friend, or alone, the best way to get into the spirit of love is to watch a movie about it! The Wire staff list their favorite romance movies to help you make your selection. Cass...

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Chromakopia: Tyler, the Creator at his Most Honest
Francisco Aguirre-Ghiso, Contributor

On his new album, Tyler, the Creator scolds himself for putting on a persona of confidence on his song “Take the Mask Off,” saying that he “ain't gotta hide from the...

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10 Years of The 1975: The 1975 Deluxe Edition Review
Paige Rawson, Contributor

British pop-rock band The 1975 recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut album that was released on September 2nd, 2013. Formerly known as “Drive...

Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em (Week of Oct. 6)
Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em (Week of Oct. 6)
Joseph Lourenso, Sports Writer

Week five of the NFL season can be the make-or-break for your team, with several rising stars earning lineup lock status. These rising stars, such as Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud, have shown consistent and impressive performances...

NFL Fantasy Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em
NFL Fantasy Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em
Joseph Lourenso, Sports Contributor

Lineup Locks for Week Four: Quarterbacks: Jordan Love: After losing to a top-tier Browns defense last week, the Packers need a win to keep pace in the NFC North. After going up against the Browns, which has only allowed...

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"Orlando": A Celebration of Queerness Comes to the Rand Theater
“Orlando”: A Celebration of Queerness Comes to the Rand Theater
Maanasa Dhavala, Writer
Based on a Sarah Ruhl adaptation of the Virginia Woolf novel, Orlando tells the story of a genderfluid aristocrat as they live through several centuries of history, fall in love, get their heart broken, and explore their identity. 
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Friendsgiving: Easy recipes for those who struggle in the kitchen
Friendsgiving: Easy recipes for those who struggle in the kitchen
Katherine Bernier, Contributor
A cherished tradition for many students towards the end of November is Friendsgiving, a fun excuse to get together and do what you do every week–eat food and talk. Friendsgiving is special though, there is something different about this get-together. Being tasked to bring something to the table (literally) is not always a fun opportunity. For those of us who struggle in the kitchen, it may even be scary. In some cases, it may be easiest to just buy something from the store. But, if you are looking to give it your best shot, keep reading. Below, I have some pretty easy recipes to follow if you are looking to bring homemade dishes to your Friendsgiving. 
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Northampton’s Stayin’ Alive
Northampton’s Stayin’ Alive
Chelsea Staub, Lifestyle Editor
By 11 p.m., the club was booming. Almost everyone who had entered now danced under a disco ball, shaking and moving with plastic cups in their hands on a Saturday night while the DJ played Afrobeats and Reggaeton.
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