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“Survivor”: Season 48, Episodes 3 and 4, Reviewed

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episodes 3 and 4, Reviewed

After spring break, Columnist Vaughn Armour ’25 returns to review episodes three and four of this season of “Survivor.” Fights for immunity, new island formations, and building alliances — the 48th season is picking up speed.

The True Meaning Behind Being a “Bad Activist”

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

“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 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

“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

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.

The Indicator x The Student: “The Game Room”

In this edition of The Indicator x The Student, Toby Rosewater ’28 captures the vibrant energy of a senior center’s Sunday card games, where laughter and competition fill the air in his prose piece, “The Game Room.”