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Let’s Stay Angry

The past few weeks of the national new cycle have been overwhelming. Everytime we check our phones, there is a new alert detailing heart-wrenching and alarming developments in the country. This week especially has been jarring: on Sunday, a gunman opened fire in a Pittsburgh synagogue after touting anti-Semitic and

If I May: Six Bands to Explore

Jake May ’19 Columnist A couple of weeks ago, I wrote briefly about what a joy it is to get into new music. So, for this week’s column, I decided to share some music that readers may be aware of. 1. Khruangbin Khruangbin (I am also unsure how to

Volleyball Notches Two Straight-Set Wins over Bowdoin and Colby

Volleyball Notches Two Straight-Set Wins over Bowdoin and Colby

In its final weekend of regular season play, the Amherst volleyball team traveled to Maine for matches against NESCAC opponents Bates and Colby. Both matches were straight-set victories for the Mammoths, and the team moved to 20-4 on the year overall and 8-2 in conference play. Thanks to its first

Women’s Cross Country Places Eighth at NESCAC Championship Meet

Competing at the historic Franklin Park cross country course, the Amherst women’s cross country team placed eighth at the annual NESCAC Cross Country Championships this past Saturday, with a team score of 213 points. At 47 points, Middlebury dominated the team race, ending Williams’ three-year win streak. The Ephs

Men’s Soccer Powers Past Bowdoin in NESCAC Quarterfinal Win

Men’s Soccer Powers Past Bowdoin in NESCAC Quarterfinal Win

This past week was likely the best seven-day stretch of the Amherst season, as the Mammoths closed the regular season with a 3-1 win over Trinity before edging past Bowdoin, 1-0, in the quarterfinals of the NESCAC tournament. On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Amherst entered the match against the Bantams with

Thoughts on Theses: Debbie Wen

Thoughts on Theses: Debbie Wen

Debbie Wen ’19 is an English and classics double major. Her thesis examines domestic ideology and the role of women in Charles Dickens’ novels. Her thesis advisor is Assistant Professor of English Alicia Mireles Christoff. Q: What motivated you to major in English?A: I’ve always loved reading, ever

Accessibility Expert Speaks on Inclusivity in Technology

Accessibility Expert Speaks on Inclusivity in Technology

Kyle Shachmut, the manager of digital accessibility at Harvard, spoke at the college about making digital content accessible to students with disabilities on Oct. 30. The event was co-organized by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Information Technology, Communications, Accessibility Services and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Director of