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Mark Simonitis ’19

Staff Writer

The Amherst Symphony Orchestra Welcomes the Class of 2020

The Amherst Symphony Orchestra Welcomes the Class of 2020

Once upon a time, classical music was considered cutting edge, a place for bold and brash experimentation. This past Saturday, the Amherst Symphony Orchestra brought one of those experiments to life with massive success. In a welcome concert for the class of 2020, the Symphony performed Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony

A Look Back at Fifty Years of “Star Trek” and a Peek into the Future

A Look Back at Fifty Years of “Star Trek” and a Peek into the Future

Space. The Final Frontier. You know the rest. On Sept. 7, 2016, fans all across the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of “Star Trek”. Who would have guessed that a high concept science fiction television show with a focus on social commentary would have ever caught on? Infamous for its

The Power of Virtual Reality: Hands On With the Oculus Rift

The Power of Virtual Reality: Hands On With the Oculus Rift

It didn’t look like much, a hunk of plastic that could vaguely resemble the shape of a visor. However, I knew its reputation. I had heard the whispers and read the online impressions. People were saying that it would change everything, but I was doubtful. Little did I know

The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Meet With a Whimper, Not a Bang

The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Meet With a Whimper, Not a Bang

After years of anticipation, the world’s finest heroes have finally made their big screen debut side by side in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” in a study of what happens when you mix the amazing with the awful. Unfortunately, the movie never ascends to an experience worthy of

“10 Cloverfield Lane” Captivates Audiences with Subdued Intensity

“10 Cloverfield Lane” Captivates Audiences with Subdued Intensity

There seems to be an unwritten rule when it comes to sequels. They almost always tend to be bigger, brasher and louder than their predecessors, which is why it’s so refreshing to see an example that defies the expectation. “10 Cloverfield Lane” is a smaller, yet scarier and more

Ridley Scott’s “The Martian”: The Story of the Loneliest Man on the Planet

Ridley Scott’s “The Martian”: The Story of the Loneliest Man on the Planet

The red planet has been a source of inspiration for years, especially for science fiction visionaries such as H.G. Welles and Edgar Rice Burroughs. It has hosted alien civilizations, portals to other dimensions and Bugs Bunny. This time, Matt Damon takes on the second step of the final frontier.

Marvel’s “Deadpool”: The Merc With a Mouth Makes His Deadly Debut

Marvel’s “Deadpool”: The Merc With a Mouth Makes His Deadly Debut

Back in my sophomore year of high school, I remember arguing with a friend over Deadpool’s future. This was back when the first rumors of a Deadpool movie started to circulate and we still remembered the atrocious portrayal of the character in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” in which the Merc