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Edwyn Choi '27

Edwyn Choi '27

Revisiting Shakespeare: The Tragedy of “King Lear”

Revisiting Shakespeare: The Tragedy of “King Lear”

In this week’s “Revisiting Shakespeare,” Senior Managing Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 reviews the technical complexities and perplexing plot lines of “King Lear.” Despite controversial critiques and adaptations of this popular play, there are still intense themes Choi finds worth exploring.

Bathroom Bulletin: The Lyceum

Bathroom Bulletin: The Lyceum

In their latest addition to their campus bathroom guide, Senior Managing Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 and Contributing Writers Jenny Chan ’28 and Hailey Yoon ’28 review the Lyceum’s restrooms.

Cementing Amherst’s Literacy Legacy — Alumni Profile, Lauren Groff ’01

With five novels, dozens of short stories, and countless awards under her belt, Lauren Groff ’01 doesn’t need any introduction. But underneath all this fame she remains a humble person and lifelong learner.

Is “Tiger Style!” Out of Style?

The theater and dance department staged “Tiger Style!” last week, a two-act comedy about Chinese American siblings grappling with belonging. Senior Managing Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 discusses the production’s theme and execution, questioning whether its portrayal of humor and identity resonates today.

Revisiting Shakespeare: “The Merchant of Venice”

Revisiting Shakespeare: “The Merchant of Venice”

Senior Managing Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 examines the thorny legacy of Shylock, the Venetian moneylender who’s made more modern headlines than some would like to admit. From dodging a literal “pound of flesh” to debates over antisemitism, “The Merchant of Venice” refuses to retire quietly.

Bathroom Bulletin: Valentine Dining Hall

Bathroom Bulletin: Valentine Dining Hall

In their new column, the “Bathroom Bulletin”, Senior Managing Editor Edwyn Choi ’27, and Contributing Writers Jenny Chan ’28 and Hailey Yoon ’28 rate each campus building’s bathrooms. For their pilot article, they've picked the bathrooms of Valentine Dining Hall.

Adorable, Awkward, Punk or “Linda Linda Linda?”

Adorable, Awkward, Punk or “Linda Linda Linda?”

What happens when a group of schoolgirls tries to pull off a punk rock performance with only three days to prepare? In his review of “Linda Linda Linda,” Senior Managing Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 describes how the film turns teenage chaos into a feel-good love letter to high school and Japanese rock.