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Jayda Ma ’28

Managing Arts & Living Editor
Gabby Avena: A Kind of Knowing

Gabby Avena: A Kind of Knowing

Anyone who encounters Gabby Avena will be instantly struck by her genuine warmth, her ability to listen intently, and the way she makes every conversation feel both meaningful and inspiring.
Jayda Ma ’28 May 23, 2025
The True Meaning Behind Being a “Bad Activist”

The True Meaning Behind Being a “Bad Activist”

Artist and activist Mai Khoi brought her electrifying performance “Bad Activist” to Amherst, combining music and political defiance in a gripping set. Managing Arts & Living Editor Jayda Ma ’28 recounts Khoi’s journey from pop stardom to exile, examining how art and activism remain inseparable.
Jayda Ma ’28 Mar 12, 2025

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