Squash’s Depth Across the Ladders Proves Essential for Opening Weekend Success
Highlighted by the women's team's 5-4 win against Stanford University, both squash teams went 2-1 in their first weekend of play.
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Men's Hockey Falls to 1-3 After Opening-Week Play
While most Amherst students were celebrating Thanksgiving — and time off from classes — men’s hockey made its return to competition for the first time in almost two years. Although there were successes, Amherst stumbled to a 1-3 record in the four-game stretch.
Painstaking Precision: Detangling Hidden Meaning in "The Power of the Dog"
In "The Power of the Dog," Academy Award-winning director Jane Campion turns her focus to the '20s American West. Staff Writer Miles Garcia '25 analyzes the hyper-detailed film and its insights into toxic masculinity and lingering traumas.
Mitski: Mixing Music and Mental Health
After a four-year hiatus, Mitski has released two singles for her upcoming sixth album "Laurel Hell." Staff Writer Yasmin Hamilton '24 reflects on what these singles might mean for the new album's direction.
Netflix Crowned the Colossus of Christmas
The days of the Hallmark Channel's monopoly over holiday films are a thing of the past, Staff Writer Madeline Lawson '25 notes that Netflix has emerged as a legitimate competitor, with franchises like "The Princess Switch" bringing in big bucks.
No Time to Die: Craig's Final Feature Falls Flat
Staff Writer Davis Renella '24 reviews "No Times to Die," Daniel Craig's final performance as James Bond. Marred by unemotional acting, overcomplicated plot points, too many characters, and weak writing, it's a disappointing finale.
College Converts Casual Staff to Benefited Positions
President Biddy Martin announced on Nov. 17 that the college will be converting some of its casual staff positions to benefited positions, an initiative that has been under discussion throughout the year. The announcement followed a student-led demonstration demanding for better pay for Val workers.