Ashleigh Bennett

Ashleigh is a senior journalism major at UMass Amherst and editor for Amherst Wire. She focuses in photojournalism, and works as a photographer for the University. Previous experience includes writing for student run media on campus, photographing various events, participating in the ONA Student Newsroom in Washington D.C., and being selected for a travel photojournalism course in Sicily, Italy. One day she hopes to work for National Geographic. In her spare time she enjoys dance, sewing, and reading.

UMass hosts the “Sankofa Dance Project”

UMass hosts the “Sankofa Dance Project”

This summer UMass held the 2nd Sankofa Dance Project from June 20th-27th. Approximately forty participants took part in the dance intensive, putting on a show at the end of the week.

SLIDESHOW: Amherst goes up in smoke

SLIDESHOW: Amherst goes up in smoke

Amherst went up in smoke when the Cannabis Reform Coalition held “Extravaganja,” a marijuana festival that raises awareness about the legalization of marijuana, and provides people with a good time.

Emergency drill at UMass

Emergency drill at UMass

Due to an accidental ammonia discharge on April 16, the Mullins Center interior had been turned into a shelter and emergency patient triage, the outside was an area reserved for decontamination of the infected. The one thing missing, however, was the accidental ammonia discharge.

Combating hunger in western Massachusetts

Combating hunger in western Massachusetts

Hunger is generally viewed as a problem in other parts of the world, yet as The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts shows, it’s also a problem at home.

Photo Essay: Delta Organic Farm

Photo Essay: Delta Organic Farm

Delta Organic Farm in Amherst provides the area with fresh organic produce.

Call ahead to save time and stress at UHS

Call ahead to save time and stress at UHS

If you’re sick with the flu or cold and thinking about dropping by the urgent care clinic at University Health Services, you might want to think again — and pick up a phone instead.

Cold season is late, here’s how to stay healthy

Cold season is late, here’s how to stay healthy

Chances are you’ve noticed an abundance of sniffling and coughing going on around campus lately. That’s because the flu season has gotten a later start this winter than in past years.

Interesting tidbits: Friday the 13th

Interesting tidbits: Friday the 13th

For those nervous about the connotations of Friday the 13th, doctors have diagnosed 17 to 21 million Americans with the phobia known as “paraskavedekatriaphobia.”

Dean’s book author shares advice and experience with students

Dean’s book author shares advice and experience with students

Kris Holloway, author of this semester’s Dean’s Book “Monique and the Mango Rains”, spoke Feb. 18 at UMass. Holloway talked about her experience working with Peace Corps in Mali after college, gave valuable advice to students considering this path, and had advice for students interested in writing.

Creative ideas for Valentine’s Day on a college budget

Creative ideas for Valentine’s Day on a college budget

Chances are if you are reading this, you’re a college student and Godiva truffles and diamonds aren’t in your budget. There are several inexpensive and free things to do that are far more creative than a stuffed pink gorilla wielding a heart from CVS. Trust me, with these ideas you don’t need to buy anyone’s love.

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