Amherst Wire

Amherst Wire is an independent digital-first, student-produced publication at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Check out Paige Rawson's coverage of Dr. Aina Davlatshoeva's preservation of the Shughni language.

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Check out Jessie Romero's coverage of how Manning's $125 million expansion has become a new campus study hub.
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Check out Aubrey Coyne's photo tour of campus life at the W.E.B. DuBois library by clicking the link below.
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Check out Thierry Barbosa's coverage of the overcrowding problem at UMass Amherst by clicking the link below.

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WMUA hosted their biannual Battle of the Bands earlier last month, where six bands competed against each other at the Drake in downtown Amherst. Read more about who won by clicking the link below.

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Check out Violet Kowles' story on the psychology and appeal behind horror movies below.

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Check out Paige Rawson's coverage of "Political Uses of Madness," an art exhibit adaptation of the Ellsberg archives held at UMass, below.

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Check out Laura Slafka's coverage of the UMass Farmers Market below.

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Taylor Swift using AI to promote her new album? Check out Megan McFayden's coverage on this topic below.

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Check out coverage by Laura Slafka and Violet Kowles of a recent screening held at UMass that highlighted the benefits and struggles of industrial expansion in Ethiopia.

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When posters advertising “Sex on the Lawn” appeared around the UMass campus, many students were left wondering about the provocative title. Learn more about the sex education event in Laura Slafka’s coverage at the link below.

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Check out Laura Slafka's article diving into the annual Northampton Jazz Festival.

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Tom Ricardi discussed his work as a wildlife rehabilitator and introduced students and community members to a variety of raptors — from a half-pound owl to a 12-pound eagle.

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'70s revolutionaries and UMass libraries? Who would have thought? Check out Dan McGlynn's article chronicling the waning days of the controversial leftist military organization.

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Check out Nick de Melo’s article and find out more about Greenfield’s 31st annual cannabis festival: Extravaganja  

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UMass paid a law firm almost half a million dollars to investigate their actions on May 7, 2024. The firm concluded UMass acted "reasonably." Critics questioned the investigation's independence and its findings.

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Who’s ready? The “Stay-Ready Group” is. The bench mob for the Celtics has been entertaining to watch, and they are the reason why the Celtics became back-to-back champs. To know the reasons why, check Eric Lee’s article.

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UMass athletics funding is increasing as the university attempts to solidify itself as a markatable sports franchise, but some student athletes say funds should be more evenly distributed.

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UMass squandered a great chance to move on to the Super 16 of the WNIT. Read Eric Lee’s article to see how they did it.

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UMass women’s basketball embarks on its mission to win the A-10 championship. Read Eric Lee’s article as to why they have a chance to leave their mark on the tournament.

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