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“Wobble Palace” Explores Millennial Romance and Instability

“Wobble Palace” Explores Millennial Romance and Instability

In this age of Tinder, political taboos and quarter-life crises, young adult romances are complicated. Director and writer Eugene Kotlyarenko attempts to dissect these trying times in his latest feature-film “Wobble Palace.” Drawing upon his own experience in a failing open relationship during the 2016 presidential election, he invites viewers

Monique Truong Explores Immigration and Hunger in New Novel

Monique Truong Explores Immigration and Hunger in New Novel

On Sept. 26, faculty, students and book-lovers alike gathered at Amherst Books to see Monique Truong, author of the award-winning “The Book of Salt,” read an excerpt from her forthcoming novel “The Sweetest Fruits.” Part of the Amherst College Visiting Writers Series, a series of book events sponsored by the

Confluences Creates a Space for Celebration of Multilingualism

Confluences Creates a Space for Celebration of Multilingualism

Confluences: Lost & Found in Translation, founded in April 2018 by Hapshiba Kwon ’20, Aqiil Gopee ’20 and Emily Merriman, a Writing Center associate and advisor, is a new magazine that celebrates multilingualism. Featuring articles and translations by students, staff and faculty who have multilingual experiences, the magazine aims to

Travis Scott Shines from the Backseat in Recent “Astroworld”

Travis Scott Shines from the Backseat in Recent “Astroworld”

Travis Scott is known more for his skills as a curator than as a musician. Usually, the featured artists on his albums are the stars of the show. Scott is content to sit back and let them leave their mark on each song. His newest album — or more accurately, music

Demon in Red: Panos Cosmatos’ Film “Mandy” Fails to Please

Demon in Red: Panos Cosmatos’ Film “Mandy” Fails to Please

Red Miller (Nicholas Cage) lives in the mountains with his artist-wife Mandy Bloom (Andrea Riseborough), hidden from the rest of society in deep and enduring love. However, hints of the dangerous nature of their relationship surface: Red is a recovering alcoholic, and Mandy’s fantastical art sketches out the abstract

New Science Center Cafe Boasts a Few Hits, But Mostly the Same

New Science Center Cafe Boasts a Few Hits, But Mostly the Same

It’s safe to say that the Amherst culinary experience is lacking something. Valentine Dining Hall excels at providing dishes that either boast a uniform rubbery texture a la lighter side chicken or an equally unappetizing, mushy fluff epitomized by the overcooked udon noodles of the Noodle Bar. The fruit

“APES**T” Demands Recognition of Black Artists in High Art

“APES**T” Demands Recognition of Black Artists in High Art

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Jay-Z are the musical power couple of our generation. Both artists have defined their respective genres of music, turned heads with outlandish performances and continued to make waves, album after album. The pair is also known for being politically outspoken, a trend continued in their recent music