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.
By Ashleigh Bennett on October 23, 2009
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.
Posted in Campus Beat | Tagged Amherst, Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Hampshire College, Sankofa Dance Project, UMass Amherst |
By Ashleigh Bennett on May 8, 2009
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.
Posted in Local Beat | Tagged Amherst, marijuana |
By Ashleigh Bennett on April 21, 2009
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.
Posted in Campus Beat | Tagged campus life, health |
By Ashleigh Bennett on April 15, 2009
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.
Posted in Local Beat | Tagged economy |
By Ashleigh Bennett on April 14, 2009
Delta Organic Farm in Amherst provides the area with fresh organic produce.
Posted in Local Beat | Tagged local farming, photos |
By Ashleigh Bennett on March 24, 2009
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.
Posted in Campus Beat | Tagged campus life, health |
By Ashleigh Bennett on March 24, 2009
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.
Posted in Campus Beat | Tagged campus life, health |
By Ashleigh Bennett on March 13, 2009
For those nervous about the connotations of Friday the 13th, doctors have diagnosed 17 to 21 million Americans with the phobia known as “paraskavedekatriaphobia.”
Posted in Offbeat | Tagged history |
By Ashleigh Bennett on February 27, 2009
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.
Posted in Culture Beat | Tagged Dean's Book, peace corps, writers |
By Ashleigh Bennett on February 11, 2009
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.
Posted in Offbeat | Tagged campus life |