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Mila Massaki Gomes ’27

Soundtracks Surrounding the Sweetheart Season

Although Valentine’s Day has passed, the echoes of the season of love still linger. Fortunately, the Arts and Living section editors have your back with their recommendations of songs that will fit whatever vibe you have going on for February.

New Semester, New Mood

The start of a new semester can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, and sometimes the best therapy is a good book or show. Thankfully, the A&L editors have you covered — whether you’re romanticizing, spiraling, or mentally on vacation, there’s something here to match the mood.

The Indicator x The Student: “The Calf on the Open Field”

The Indicator x The Student: “The Calf on the Open Field”

Originally published in The Indicator’s Spring 2025 issue, Managing Arts & Living Editor Mila Massaki Gomes ’27 reflects on the cycles of nature and grief in a haunting meditation on an “evergreen” love that cannot change, following a journey from late-summer longing to the slow thaw of acceptance.

Mammoths Read: Fall Book Recommendations

Mammoths Read: Fall Book Recommendations

As autumn begins next week, the Arts & Living team has your next cozy read covered. This week, our editors are sharing their top fall book recommendations, which are the perfect companions for the spooky season and a cup of warm cider.

Stormie King: Challenge Yourself, Make Art, Get to Work

Brave, passionate, and dedicated, Stormie King ’25 is the true embodiment of what an artist should be: devoted to her craft, ready to experiment, try new things, and never willing to give up on what they truly love to do.

Behind the Rhonda Cobham-Sander Annual Lecture

Behind the Rhonda Cobham-Sander Annual Lecture

Join Amherst in welcoming acclaimed poet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib for the inaugural Rhonda Cobham-Sander Annual Lecture. Managing Arts & Living Editor Mila Massaki Gomes ’27 writes about this student-driven initiative and invites all to celebrate this milestone event.

“I’m Still Here” Review: A Victory For Democracy

“I’m Still Here” Review: A Victory For Democracy

Following the Oscars, Managing Arts & Living Editor Mila Massaki Gomes ’27 covers the significance of “I’m Still Here” winning Best International Movie, marking the country ’s first victory in the category.