The Art of Place and Translation — Alumni Profile, Michele Berdy ’78
Michele Berdy ’78 has explored the intricacies and evolution of the Russian language, even after she fled Moscow.
Madeline Lawson '25
ASO Welcomes Class of 2026 and President Elliott
On Oct. 1, the Amherst Symphony Orchestra held its first performance of the semester. Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 recaps the concert, which welcomed the Class of 2026 and President Michael Elliott to Amherst.
Rants and Raves: Frost Findings
Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 raves about the abundance of resources at Frost Library.
Teo Ruskov: From Religion Major to World Traveler
Teo Ruskov conveys passion and dedication for religious studies, earning the prestigious Watson Fellowship and winning multiple accolades for his thesis on Buddhism.
The Symphony Signing Off: ASO’s Season Finale
The Amherst Symphony Orchestra performed their last concert of the season last Saturday. Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ʼ25 reviews the performance, which featured a concerto from violinist Marie Leou ʼ22.
Breaking Thesis Boundaries in “Boundless”
Alistair Edwards’ ’22 senior thesis in Theater and Dance, “Boundless,” is a radio play that premiered on March 25 and 26. Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 walks through the production and Edwards’ thesis process.
Sitcoms: The Crux of Comedy and Comfort
Why is it that, when looking for comfort shows, we usually turn to sitcoms? Assistant Arts & Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 analyzes the conventions of television’s most binge-able genre and how streaming reinforces the place of nostalgic sitcoms in pop culture.