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Former Secretary Pete Buttigieg Speaks At LitFest

Former Secretary Pete Buttigieg Speaks At LitFest

From this year's annual LitFest, Senior Managing Editor Mira Wilde ’28 writes about the highly-anticipated talk given by the former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, who shared his relationship with literature and how it shapes his work in politics.

LitFest Welcomes Innovative Author Jamaica Kincaid

LitFest Welcomes Innovative Author Jamaica Kincaid

Among this year’s distinguished LitFest guest speakers was author Jamaica Kincaid. Managing Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 and Managing Puzzles Editor Madeline Gold ’28 explore how Kincaid's personal experiences and values have shaped both her writing and her life.

“Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie” The Review

“Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie” The Review

As the Spring semester starts picking up, so has the lineup of viewings at the Amherst Cinema. To kick off her list, Managing Features Editor Belaine Mamo ’27 shows appreciation for the absurdity throughout “Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie.”

Memos From the Film Society: “Pillion” Reviewed

Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 reviews “Pillion,” which centers around the relationship between a dominant biker and his new partner. Finnegan writes about deep themes of love, intimacy, and power that is explored throughout the movie.

The Indicator x The Student: “How I Want To Die”

The Indicator x The Student: “How I Want To Die”

Published in the Fall 2025 issue of The Indicator, “How I Want To Die” by Aidan Cooper ’26 writes about how asparagus season evolves into a meditation on mystery, ripeness, and time. Accompanied by artwork by Ana Martinez ’29, Cooper conveys the importance of living within the moment.

The Indicator x The Student: “Three’s a Crowd”

The Indicator x The Student: “Three’s a Crowd”

“Three’s a Crowd” by Mike Rosenthal ’27 follows a weary bartender through one long shift, where a routine card game and a stranger’s drink order turn into something far more sinister. From the Fall 2025 issue of The Indicator, this story uses sharp dialogue to blend neon-lit noir with dark humor.

This Lunar New Year’s To-Dos and Taboos

This Lunar New Year’s To-Dos and Taboos

Happy Year of the Horse! As the Lunar New Year begins, Managing Arts & Living Editor Jayda Ma ’28 shares her guide to honoring cherished traditions, protecting your good fortune, and stepping into the new year with energy and intention.