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“Shrill” Gives Us a Polished, Pink Celebration of Real Life

I must admit that I have been waiting for “Shrill” since Hulu announced it would turn Lindy West’s book of the same title into a six-episode show in early August. I stayed awake until midnight on March 15 to stream the show as soon as Hulu put it

“Queer Eye” Provides Inclusive, Feel-Good Entertainment

“Queer Eye” Provides Inclusive, Feel-Good Entertainment

Netflix released the third season of “Queer Eye” on Friday, March 15. In this makeover reality show, a revival of the Bravo series “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” from the early 2000s, the new Fab Five — Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk and Karamo Brown — teach

2 Chainz’s New Album is a Bumpy but Worthwhile Ride

According to ESPN, Tauheed Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz, was an accomplished high school basketball player who was recruited at the D1 level and eventually played a full season for Alabama State University. But because he lacked the athletic ability to have a legitimate shot at the league and

Four Ways to Cope with a Winter That Never Seems to End

March is here, and with it brings the promise of warmer and sunnier days. However, one look at the weather predictions brings forecasts of half a foot of snow and highs in the 20s. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can cause depression symptoms during the winter months, and according to the

Students Perform in Fourth Annual Spoken Word Slam

Students Perform in Fourth Annual Spoken Word Slam

LitFest kicked off with an invigorating start on Wednesday, Feb. 27 with its fourth annual Slam Poetry Competition. Hosted in the Powerhouse, the event offered hors d’oeuvres, champagne and sparkling apple cider to students as they watched their talented peers amaze the crowd with their words. The competition began

Master Classes Let Students to Delve into Creative Writing

Master Classes Let Students to Delve into Creative Writing

Amherst’s fourth annual LitFest featured a variety of master classes — an intimate teaching experience with the festival’s featured writers. The workshops are organized around different themes to introduce students to creative writing techniques in a hands-on setting. These workshops serve as a strong example of how the

Solange’s “When I Get Home” Interrogates the Individual

Solange’s “When I Get Home” Interrogates the Individual

t first glance, the album cover for R&B singer Solange’s recently-released “When I Get Home” appears to be a partner piece to her 2016 album, “A Seat at the Table.” Both covers feature a stripped-down headshot of Solange, and even though little has changed in