Plato’s Spotlight: A Showcase with Jackson Hersom ’27
Plato’s Cave features a live performance and interview with Jackson Hersom ’27 in the pilot of their new student showcase series, Plato’s Spotlight.
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Vogel Lecture Discusses Global Wave of Democratic Backsliding
On Friday, the political science and economics departments hosted the lecture “Democratic Backsliding and Autocratization in the America.” Professors explored the global wave of democratic backsliding around the world, promoted by both left-populist and right-wing nationalist parties.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: April 22 to April 28
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes a workshop on combatting Anti-Palestinian racism, the 10th annual 24-hour Healing Fire, and a workshop on AI's effect on critical thinking.
Campus Police Log: April 13 to April 19
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from April 13 to April 19, can be found here.
Worth the Wait? Amherst Spring Concert Lineup Announced
Following the announcement of Amherst’s Spring Concert lineup — featuring the Anti-Citizens, Hot Chelle Rae, and Kyle — Managing Features Editors Talia Ehrenberg ’28, Belaine Mamo ’27 and Ava Nair ’28 investigate student reactions and what to expect from this year’s concert.
Reflections of a Failed AAS Presidential Candidate
Staff Writer Rizwan Ayub ‘27 reflects on his failed presidential campaign in a deeply personal article that explores the perils of college politics, discussing how campaigning fostered interpersonal conflict and how anonymous social media platforms like Fizz exacerbate it.
“You’ve Met Me at a Very Korean Time of My Life”: Reflecting on “KPop Demon Hunters”
Editor-in-Chief Edwyn Choi ’27 examines “Koreanness” in commercialized cultural exports like Sony’s Oscar-winning film “KPop Demon Hunters” and what that means for his identity as a Korean American.