During an NCAA Tournament Game on Mar. 24 between USC and Mississippi State, one of the brightest and most talented players in the country and USC’s star guard, Juju Watkins, suffered a devastating ACL tear that will sideline her for the offseason and most of the upcoming season. This highlights a significant issue in women’s...| Amherst Wire
AMHERST — International students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are experiencing growing uncertainty following recent changes to federal immigration policy under the Trump administration and the university’s response to those changes. Some students have had their visas revoked, raising questions about their ability to remain in the country. Although UMass officials say they are...| Amherst Wire
Enter Sandman by Metallica blares out of the Mullins Center speakers, which, depending on where you are sitting in the arena, is loud enough to cause permanent damage. The day is Oct. 14, 2022, and the Minutemen are set to take on the defending national champions and top-ranked Denver Pioneers. Early on, I found that...| Amherst Wire
Hazy smoke lingered over sweet sounds of local music and easygoing conversation as weed enthusiasts gathered for an annual celebration of the plant. When 1,400 people attended the 31st Extravaganja festival on April 19, 2025, patrons were free to discuss openly —and smoke— a shared love: marijuana. The free event hosted by the...| Amherst Wire
AMHERST – Anxiety is growing in local research fields as UMass faces a potential $10 million NIH funding cut, researchers told the Amherst Wire. The threat comes after an early February Trump proposal to cap indirect grant funding at 15%. Darsh Patel, an undergraduate biology researcher, called the potential for research cuts “a major worry...| Amherst Wire
Growing up poor with a single mom, Vincent Iovane found it difficult to stay out of trouble. Never one to conform, he was used to repeatedly getting the same punishments–no TV, no friends, no fun. But to him, this wasn’t a punishment. It was an opportunity to do something he loved more: read. Throughout his...| Amherst Wire
This piece is being co-published with The Shoestring. A Boston law firm’s review of UMass Amherst’s violent crackdown on a peaceful pro-Palestine encampment on May 7, 2024, cost the university $445,938.89, according to a university spokesperson. The university first turned over the cost of the report to Kevin Young, a professor in UMass Amherst’s history...| Amherst Wire
We are all witnesses. At long last, Rory McIlroy has secured his career grand slam in the most McIlroy fashion possible. After a rollercoaster at the 2025 Masters, the 11-year wait is finally over after defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff hole. Now, McIlroy’s place in history is secure. He joins the pantheon alongside...| Amherst Wire
The Boston Celtics’ bench has earned the nickname the “Stay-Ready Group” for the past two seasons. Simply put, being in the stay-ready group means you are prepared to go into the game at any time and make an impact. The stay-ready group is headlined by the trio of Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet....| Amherst Wire
The Path to the Tournament Despite a rocky road, the Minutemen (20-13-5, 10-9-5 Hockey East) have reached a second consecutive NCAA tournament and the fifth of the Coach Carvel era. The Minutemen began the season with early losses to some of their weaker opponents, including Omaha, Sacred Heart and Vermont. The Minutemen ranked No. 20...| Amherst Wire
