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Future Goes Back to Basics with “The WIZRD”

Future Goes Back to Basics with “The WIZRD”

Future’s career has been filled with peaks and valleys. The highs of “DS2,” “What a Time to Be Alive” and “Pluto” complement the lows of “Super Slimey” and “WRLD on Drugs.” Along the way, he has inspired a legion of young rappers who draw heavily on his style such

NETA: A Look at the New Option for Five-College Students

Following the legalization of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts during the 2016 election, New England Treatment Access (NETA), a marijuana dispensary, set up shop on 118 Conz St. in Northampton this past November. Since opening its doors, the dispensary has been selling its popular products, which include pre-rolled joints, chocolate

Ariana Grande is Unapologetic in New Album “thank u, next”

Ariana Grande is Unapologetic in New Album “thank u, next”

While accepting her award for Billboard Woman of the Year on Dec. 6, 2018, Ariana Grande remarked that “[she] find[s] it interesting that this has been one of the best years of [her] career and the worst of [her] life.” Undoubtedly, she has dealt with an insurmountable amount of

"Cold War": A Triumph of Modern Cinema

Within our lifetimes we strive to experience one of the purest emotions known to man — romantic love. Approaching Valentine’s Day, it is impossible not to conjure up images of loves lost or found, rose-tinted and often representative of a sentiment much more universal than the individuals who comprise

Poet Phillip B. Williams Creates Community Through Amherst Books Poetry Reading

In a quiet nook of Amherst Books, a crowd gathers amidst a cozy feeling of togetherness. Casual conversation punctuated with laughter fills the atmosphere with an excited energy for the guest: Phillip B. Williams. Williams, a profound poet with a personable presence, greets the crowd with a “Hey y’all”

Golden Globe Nominee “Shoplifters” Comes to Amherst Cinema

Golden Globe Nominee “Shoplifters” Comes to Amherst Cinema

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Shoplifters,” his newest cinematic plunge into the urban discomforts of contemporary Japan, arrives in Amherst Cinema after its yearlong triumph in the international film festival circuit. On the surface, Kore-eda’s little tale about a clan of petty thieves meets every assumption regarding the

Despite Lacking Character Growth, “Aquaman” Impresses Overall

Despite Lacking Character Growth, “Aquaman” Impresses Overall

Having seen the terrible reviews for “Justice League,” I was anxious about “Aquaman.” Would this movie flop, too, or would it compete with “Wonder Woman?” Would “Aquaman” be able to match the ever-growing Marvel franchise in its ability to entertain? Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. The movie was engaging