The Indicator x The Student: “6:43 P.M.”

Jackeline Fernandes ’24 imagines a strained relationship between father and daughter in “6:43 P.M.,” a story originally published in the Spring 2022 issue of The Indicator.

What Do We See in the White House?

For some time now, I have been following Pete Souza, the former chief official White House photographer for President Barack Obama, on Instagram. Souza’s photography captures the fleeting moments of Obama’s presidential life, as a leader and decision-maker, but also as a dad, a husband and an empathizer of the issues facing the American people. In Souza’s snapshots of Obama holding hands and embracing children and adults of all races, genders, religions and socioeconomic statuses, the authentici

Redefining the First-Year College Experience in the Midst of a Pandemic

On Thursday, Oct. 23, I went for a run around Pratt Field in my jeans at 10:30 p.m. Although the denim was a bit restrictive, it was probably the freest that I’ve felt since beginning my time at Amherst. I came to Amherst with the same rosy vision of the college experience that most students have initially. Often, college is marketed as ‘the best four years of your life.’ Four years to form unforgettable memories. Four years to build lasting friendships. Four years to lay the groundwork that wi