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James Acaster Loses His Unique Comedic Styling in Latest TV Special, “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999”

James Acaster begins his newest comic special, “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999,” by mocking his audience. He complains about a well-intentioned fan and her mother coming to see him after a show, and swears off (literally) his old clean style, in an effort to scare off a fanbase increasingly filled

Revaluing Cinema in the Age of Streaming Services

In a recent essay for Harper’s Magazine, Martin Scorsese delivered a scathing critique [https://harpers.org/archive/2021/03/il-maestro-federico-fellini-martin-scorsese/] of the movie streaming industry, charging that the rise of streaming has “devalued, sidelined, [and] demeaned” the “art of cinema.” While Scorsese readily admits that he has personally benefited

Off-Campus Students Living in Amherst Note More Freedom But Higher Risk of Contracting Covid-19

Many first-years and sophomores who lived on campus in the fall 2020 semester left the college bubble unimpressed. Instead of returning to campus in the spring, about 70 students opted to live in Amherst, but this time off-campus. Those off-campus students report feeling freer outside of the bubble but acknowledge

College Sees Uptick in Covid-19 Cases in Second Week of Spring Semester

The college has had an uptick in coronavirus cases during the second week of Spring 2021 semester, with a total of 19 students in quarantine and four in isolation. In the week of Feb. 21, there have also been five staff cases and one faculty case. Across the nation flagship

Police Log: Feb. 15 through Feb. 28, 2021

>>Feb. 15, 2021 3:41 p.m. Wilson Admissions An officer responded to an alarm that was set off accidentally by an employee. 3:43 p.m. Ford Hall Officers responded to an alarm and found it was set off accidentally by burnt food. >>Feb. 16,

Red Herring: Purim

We Need Better Communication

As we transition out of stage 2 of quarantine during our second semester of hybrid learning, it may feel like the virus’s spread is successfully under control. Despite the thoroughness of Amherst’s guidelines and accountability measures, managing campus life amid a pandemic remains a delicate balancing act, especially