Who is Peter Thiel?
Contributing Writer Christopher Karmonik ’27 traces the making of Peter Thiel, unpacking Thiel’s ideology, college legacy, and ongoing influence over American politics.
2025-2026
Revisiting Shakespeare: “The Merchant of Venice”
Senior Managing Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 examines the thorny legacy of Shylock, the Venetian moneylender who’s made more modern headlines than some would like to admit. From dodging a literal “pound of flesh” to debates over antisemitism, “The Merchant of Venice” refuses to retire quietly.
Mammoths Sleep Smarter, Not Harder: Ranking Nap Spots
Contributing Writer Justin Vasquez ’28 has made it his mission to rate nap spots on campus in the Mammoths Sleep Smarter column debut. Whether you’re a sleep-deprived student or curious where to catch a quick rest, this nap map might give a new way to survive the year.
Daffodils to Drones: Reading Outside the Western Canon
Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 explores how Arabic and Arab diaspora poetry at Amherst challenges the Western literary canon by tying art to activism. Discover this form of poetry that refuses silence by insisting on being heard even in the face of oppression.
The Indicator x The Student: “Ithaca”
Alongside an artwork by Amaya Ranatunge ’28, “Ithaca” by Aidan Cahill ’28 tells the story of a brief shared connection between two travelers as they are brought together by chance on a westward road. These pieces are showcased in the Spring 2025 issue of The Indicator.
The Indicator x The Student: “Haircut”
In her poem “Haircut,” Sarah Goldschmidt-Hopkinson ’28 uses vivid detail and lyrical repetition to evoke the tenderness of intimacy and the ache of knowing two people are “out of time.” Accompanied by a photograph by George Henry ’26, these pieces can be found in The Indicator’s Spring 2025 issue.
Around the Herd: Oct. 15 to Oct. 18 in Athletics
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: men’s soccer beats Hamilton, field hockey bests Smith, and football loses to Colby.