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Sarah Weiner '24

Sarah Weiner '24

College-Sponsored Block Party Takes over North Pleasant

College-Sponsored Block Party Takes over North Pleasant

The Downtown Amherst Block Party returned for its tenth anniversary, this time with the college as a major sponsor. The Student spoke with the organizers, vendors, and attendees who made this year's party the best-attended yet.

Bottoms Up (Reviews Down?)

Bottoms Up (Reviews Down?)

Managing Arts and Living Editor Sarah Weiner ’24 and Assistant Arts and Living Editor Sophie Durbin ’25 offer their opposing takes on the crass humor and familiar tropes of queer teen release “Bottoms.”

Editors’ Picks: The Arts & Living Summer Roundup

Editors’ Picks: The Arts & Living Summer Roundup

Before the stress of the semester starts, the Arts & Living editors reflect on their favorite summer reads, listens, and watches.

UMass Dance’s “Scheherazade” Is on Pointe

UMass Dance’s “Scheherazade” Is on Pointe

The UMass Dance Department presented a reproduction of “Scheherazade,” featuring dancers from all Five Colleges. Assistant Arts and Living Editor ’24 Sarah Weiner recaps the performance, which put forth a strong commentary on gender and power.

From Amherst Hillel to New York Rabbi — Alumni Profile, Joshua Stanton ’08

Rabbi Joshua Stanton ’08 has built his life’s work around interfaith studies, cultivating community, and proposing the unasked question.

“Poetry Isn’t Perfect,” And Neither Is Publishing

“Poetry Isn’t Perfect,” And Neither Is Publishing

The Emily Dickinson Museum’s annual “Tell It Slant” Festival featured discussions and workshops led by acclaimed poets. Assistant Arts & Living Editor Sarah Weiner ’24 reviews one of the headlining events, “Poetry Isn’t Perfect: A Publication Panel with The Common.”

Wisdom and Perspective: Discussing Identity with Michelle Zauner

Wisdom and Perspective: Discussing Identity with Michelle Zauner

The Multicultural Student Union hosted Michelle Zauner of the pop band Japanese Breakfast in Johnson Chapel on May 4. Sarah Weiner ʼ24 recounts her wisdom and charm.