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Revisiting Shakespeare: The Tragedy of “King Lear”

Revisiting Shakespeare: The Tragedy of “King Lear”

In this week’s “Revisiting Shakespeare,” Senior Managing Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 reviews the technical complexities and perplexing plot lines of “King Lear.” Despite controversial critiques and adaptations of this popular play, there are still intense themes Choi finds worth exploring.

Festive Ideas to Wish Away Winter Worries

Festive Ideas to Wish Away Winter Worries

As the semester tightens and winter settles in, Managing Arts & Living Editor Jayda Ma ’28 charts out the small delights that make Amherst bearable in the cold. Lace up your skates, grab a donut, or sled down Memorial Hill, and you might just stumble into the perfect winter reset.

The Indicator x The Student: “AT THE CORNER OF ‘AMERICA’”

Originally published in The Indicator’s Spring 2024 issue, Contributing Writer Ryogo Katahira ’27 takes on themes of purpose and identity, as well as the search for meaning in “THE CORNER OF ’AMERICA’.”

The Indicator x The Student: “The Pimple”

The Indicator x The Student: “The Pimple”

In “The Pimple,” Managing Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 reflects on the complexities of beauty and the standards we impose on ourselves, paired with Audrey Yoo ’28’s artwork “Metamorphosis,” which captures feelings of transformation. Both pieces appear in The Indicator’s Spring 2025 issue.

The New “Tradition” of Poet Jericho Brown

The New “Tradition” of Poet Jericho Brown

Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 reports back from the second annual Rhonda Cobham-Sander Lecture, where Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown captivated the audience with his inventive “duplex” poems and spellbinding stage presence.

Woolly Fashion: President Michael Elliott and Quincy Smith

Woolly Fashion: President Michael Elliott and Quincy Smith

Is Amherst’s latest style icon … our president? Back with some highlights of fashion found on campus, Contributing Writer Justin Vasquez ’28 interviews Quincy Smith ’25E and special guest President Michael Elliott about their thoughts on self-expression in this edition of Woolly Fashion.

WAMH x The Student: Top 10 Gorillaz Rap Features

Contributing Writer Alden Parker ’26 dives into the world of the virtual band Gorillaz, known for their inventive collaborations, and breaks down the songs in their discography that showcase the best rap features.