Campus Police Log: Aug. 29 to Sep. 6
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Aug. 29 to Sep. 6, can be found here.
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Seeing Double: Amherst Reorientation 2021
Seeing Double columnist Cole Graber-Mitchell ’22 shares the difficulty of adjusting to life back on campus after so much time away. He urges students to take their time settling back into in-person college life and make use of college mental health resources when things get tough.
Ricky Jay: Master of the Deck, Maker of Magic
For Ricky Jay, magic is not just party tricks, it is a universalizing world view. He fluidly slips from storytelling to history to quippy old French verse. Magic collects these interests into a singular, convergent point.
Men’s Soccer Seeks National Championship Redemption
Almost two years removed from a National Championship Game loss, men’s soccer returned to play on Sept. 7 with a 2-1 win at Norwich University. Despite a new-look roster, the team hopes to compete for a NESCAC championship and an NCAA title.
If a Mammoth Wore a Mask
Cartoonist Emi Eliason ’22 playfully imagines how mammoths might deal with the pandemic — if a mammoth wore a mask, would they wear it like this or like this or like this?
Pay Staff What They Deserve
This week, the Editorial Board calls for an increase in hourly wages for staff at the college. This call follows a series of Labor Day interviews with staff.
"Donda": Daring, Disruptive — Disappointing.
While his album features a compelling new sound, it struggles to maintain its quality. It’s a complicated album, even for a long-time fan like Aryeetey: “It still feels like a grand statement, but one that could be grander.