Daksha Pathak: A Squash Star With an Eye for Architecture

Daksha Pathak ’23 brings an acute sense of intentionality to everything she does — from her play on the squash courts to her architecture thesis.

Speakers, Booksignings, Gallery Openings: College Celebrates 8th LitFest

This weekend, the college hosted the eighth annual LitFest, a literary festival featuring award-winning writers and opportunities for students to share and cultivate their writing.

The Indicator x The Student: “The Persimmon Tree”

Kei Lim ’25 explores the impacts of grief, love, and abandonment in a piece originally published in the Spring 2022 edition of the Indicator.

Counseling Center Changes Name, Expands Staff and Services

The Counseling Center — now the Center for Counseling and Mental Health — has added seven new counselors to its team this semester. The center has also launched a new online scheduling tool and expanded its group therapy offerings.

The Emily Dickinson Museum Reopens After Two Years

Following more than two years of closure, the newly refurbished Emily Dickinson Museum, transformed through a recent restoration project, reopened its doors on Aug. 16.

Kalidas Shanti: Finding Joy and Meaning Through Writing

Despite his understated presentation, those who know Kalidas Shanti know him to be a deep thinker and compassionate friend who has spent his time at Amherst exploring a wide range of interests.

Satire: The Bowdoin Orient Staff Bathroom

Rants and Raves: Crunchy Mom Hates Sumo Oranges

In the debut installment of the new series “Rants and Raves,” Managing Opinion Editor Kei Lim ’25 points out the offensive undertones of the phrase “no offense.”

Composing for the Children’s Corner — Alumni Profile, Andrew Barkan ’02

To truly embrace your passion can be daunting. Yet, Andrew Barkan ’02 has always stayed true to his passion for music, building a rich career around it.