Walk on the Wilde Side: Senior Thesis Ideas
In this edition of Walk on the Wilde Side, Assistant Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 offers some creative senior thesis ideas for the student body.
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Fighting Money in Politics: Democracy’s Overlooked Challenge
Contributing Writer Eli Tannenbaum ’27 argues that campaign finance is a leading reason for democracy’s demise and explains what we can do to counter it.
The True Meaning Behind Being a “Bad Activist”
Artist and activist Mai Khoi brought her electrifying performance “Bad Activist” to Amherst, combining music and political defiance in a gripping set. Managing Arts & Living Editor Jayda Ma ’28 recounts Khoi’s journey from pop stardom to exile, examining how art and activism remain inseparable.
“I’m Still Here” Review: A Victory For Democracy
Following the Oscars, Managing Arts & Living Editor Mila Massaki Gomes ’27 covers the significance of “I’m Still Here” winning Best International Movie, marking the country ’s first victory in the category.
The Oscars 2025: Nostalgia Won’t Save Us
The 2025 Oscars celebrated independent cinema with major wins for some, yet Managing Arts & Living Editor Emeritus Sophie Durbin ’25 explores how the ceremony underscored Hollywood’s struggle to break free from nostalgia.
“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 2, Reviewed
The second episode of this season of “Survivor” delivered strategy, surprises, and a hilarious tribe bonding moment over “humble traits.” Staff Writer Vaughn Armour ’25 dives into this week’s tribe turmoil, exposing that no alliance is truly safe.
Valchemy: Delicious Caprese Toast for Spring
In this week’s edition of Valchemy, Columnist Ivy Haight ’25 recreates a beloved bakery find with layers of melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and a drizzle of pesto and balsamic.