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Exciting Pioneer Valley Destinations

Exciting Pioneer Valley Destinations

As Amherst students, we’re pretty spoiled with theater, dance and music performances, art exhibits and cultural activities. With the Mead Art Museum, regular shows put on by our on-campus a capella groups, and various other arts events, sometimes it seems that there’s little need to leave the

[Queeriosity]: The Closet Struggle is Real

[Queeriosity]: The Closet Struggle is Real

Amherst College is the biggest tease. I have never seen such a collection of beautiful men in one place all at the same time. However, as a gay or bisexual man all you can do is look because 97% of the male population identifies as “straight.” And there’s not

The AC Voice Problem: Activist Olympics and Silent Discourse

AC Voice is the student publication that students love to hate. Depending on who you mention the publication to, you may get everything from encouraging compliments to unenthusiastic sighs and murmurs. Generally, however, campus enthusiasm is low about the publication. Case in point the events of last week. On March

Observing the Observer: An Interview with Luisa Santos ‘14

Observing the Observer: An Interview with Luisa Santos ‘14

Defining Amherst is an initiative about exploring the purpose of an Amherst education. For more information, visit www.definingamherst.wordpress.com [http://www.definingamherst.wordpress.com]. For Luisa Santos, observing is essential. As an anthropology major with a passion for mindfulness, she is a participant-observer in her own life.

What’s in a Name?

Amherst students like to be credited for their work. Many would be mortified if they neglected to put their name on an academic paper, and most would take offense if someone quoted their work without properly attributing it to them. It is ironic, then, that few display a similar possessiveness

Look of the Week: Emma Rothkopf ’15

Look of the Week: Emma Rothkopf ’15

Major: English and Fine Arts Favorite Magazine: Harper’s Bazaar Favorite Celebrity: Miranda Kerr Favorite Website: Pinterest Favorite Store(s): Aritizia, Free People, and any good department store Favorite Store near Amherst: Ode Favorite Item of Clothing: A dress Last purchase: Sherpa jacket Dream Brand: Chanel Most comfortable outfit: Leggings

Pita Pockets: Cheap, Tasty and Friendly

Pita Pockets: Cheap, Tasty and Friendly

103 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst (between Panda East and Bart’s Ice Cream) Casual Mediterranean Restaurant Prices: Quite affordable, especially in comparison to Moti’s Recommended Dishes: Kibbeh Football, Chicken Kabob Pocket, Hummus, Grape Leaves There’s a venue right off North Pleasant Street that boasts some of simplest yet