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Olivia Luntz '21

Staff Writer

Four Ways to Cope with a Winter That Never Seems to End

March is here, and with it brings the promise of warmer and sunnier days. However, one look at the weather predictions brings forecasts of half a foot of snow and highs in the 20s. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can cause depression symptoms during the winter months, and according to the

The Subtle Magic of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Delights

The Subtle Magic of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Delights

On the surface, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” seems to be as ditzy as its titular character. However, beneath Miriam “Midge” Maisel’s “new look” dresses and red lipstick lies a complex and fascinating person that has enchanted viewers, critics and award show judges alike. The series follows Midge, an optimistic

Shiru Cafe Calls into Question the Cost of a Free Cup of Coffee

Shiru Cafe Calls into Question the Cost of a Free Cup of Coffee

A new coffee shop, Shiru Café, has plans to open in Amherst’s already saturated coffee market. However, it has a unique draw: the coffee is free for students. Well, sort of … rather than paying with cash or card, students give Shiru personal information and with their new Shiru login,

Best Books to Binge this Winter: Comedic, Historic and In-Between

Best Books to Binge this Winter: Comedic, Historic and In-Between

Winter is coming, and with shorter and colder days, it is only natural to want to cuddle up with a great Netflix series. However, if you’re running low on shows to watch, try one of these books that mirror the shows you usually binge. For fans of “Handmaid’s

New Mead Exhibit Asks “If Timing Is Everything, What is Time?”

New Mead Exhibit Asks “If Timing Is Everything, What is Time?”

When walking into the the Mead Art Museum, one will inevitably pass by Stearns Steeple, which has stood on the same ground since 1873, even as the landscape of the rest of the college has evolved around it. A closer inspection of the Steeple reveals that many of the stones

Q&A: Artist Radcliffe Bailey on Process, Creation and Acceptance

Q&A: Artist Radcliffe Bailey on Process, Creation and Acceptance

Radcliffe Bailey is an American artist based in Atlanta, who is especially known for his mixed-media, painting and sculpture work that centers around African-American history. One of his pieces, “Seven Steps East,” is currently on display at the Mead Museum as a part of the “HOUSE” exhibition. Bailey visited campus

The Mead's Newest Show Questions What Makes a House a Home

The Mead's Newest Show Questions What Makes a House a Home

On Feb. 8, “HOUSE,” the Mead Art Museum’s main exhibition for the spring and summer, will open to the public. The exhibition features 58 pieces of art that vary in media, size and country of origin, but are unified in subject matter. All of the works come from the