McDonald's and Music and Movies... Oh My! The Arts and Living writers and editors were asked what their favorite piece of media was from this summer. They responded with movies, TV shows, albums and one particular BTS-themed meal at MCDonalds.
"Staged": A Zoom Show Defies Performance Convention The first season of “Staged” is as entertaining as a show filmed over Zoom could be. Every actor in the show manages to showcase their talents despite the lack of a traditional set, turning an interesting experiment into a wonderful product.
"Annette": A Theatrical Rock Opera That Suspends Disbelief Though "Annette" wades in a familiar sort of surrealism (“Birdman,” anyone?), I can’t call it unoriginal. The experience is something to behold. Regardless of whether you enjoy the film, you’d be hard pressed to say there’s anything like it.
Hastie Hat Trick Leads Mammoths to 3-0 Opening Weekend Playing their first games in almost two years, the women's soccer team began its season in dominating fashion last week. In wins over Mount Holyoke, Bowdoin and Smith, the team scored 17 goals while relinquishing none on the way to a 3-0 start.
Cross Country Team Runs Toe-to-Toe With Division I On Saturday, Sept. 11, the men’s and women’s cross country teams made their 2021 debuts at the UMass Amherst Ken O’Brien Minuteman Invitational. The teams delivered impressive performances against Division I foes.
Volleyball Goes Undefeated in First Three Games With impressive high-energy play, women’s volleyball started its season undefeated through its first three games, winning against Smith College, Western New England University and Emerson College.
Field Hockey Off to Perfect 3-0 Start in First Week The Amherst field hockey team started their season on a high note this week, winning their first three games of the 2021 season. While two of their three games were routs, their dramatic win 2-1 against a nationally-ranked Bowdoin team capped off a stellar start to the season.