The Fighting Poets: A Humorous Look at Field Hockey's Week
In the debut of “The Fighting Poets,” The Student’s first-ever humor sports column, Ethan Samuels ’23 and Alex Noga ’23 add a flare of absurdity to the field hockey team's 2-0 weekend.
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Field Hockey Defends Title In Bruce Bogtrotter Competition
Amherst's women's sports teams all gathered this past weekend for the annual Bruce Bogtrotter cake-eating competition. In a drama-filled edition including cheating allegations, field hockey successfully defended their title, winning the event in a landslide.
"Shang-Chi" Riddled With Orientalist Undertones
"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" brings unusually beautiful fight scenes and convincing acting to the MCU. Nonetheless, contributing writer Tapti Sen '25 argues that the movie is weakened by its orientalist undertones and poor pacing.
"The Silence" is a Shiny, Empty Novel
While Don DeLillo's earlier work has established the author's reputation as a master of post-modern literature, staff writer Ross Kilpatrick '23 sees his newest book, "The Silence,'' as a dry step backwards.
Social Media Becomes Reality on "The Circle"
Combining strategy, dramatic storytelling and a total lack of mid-episode commercials, "The Circle" is one of the most exciting reality shows of the moment. Contributing writer Brianne LaBare '25 gives her advice on whether to give it a watch or a miss.
Ted Lasso is a Comedy with Complexity
Ted Lasso swept the Emmy's last week, picking up seven wins. But while some have praised the show as light-hearted, contributing writer Ethan Samuels '23 argues that these critics underestimate the show's skill at handling important and sensitive issues.
Met Gala 2021: Where History Meets High Fashion
The first Met Gala in more than two years was held Sept. 13 with a theme focusing on American history. Contributing writer Sofia Rodrigo '24 breaks down some of the event's best looks and what they say about our country.