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Thundercat’s Third Studio Album “Drunk” Explores New Sound

Thundercat’s Third Studio Album “Drunk” Explores New Sound

On February 24, celebrated bassist Thundercat released his third studio album, “Drunk.” Thundercat is renowned for not only his solo works but also his collaborations with producer Flying Lotus and rapper Kendrick Lamar. “Drunk” continues Thundercat’s record of success, although it departs slightly from some of his more intense

Thesis Spotlight: Edzie ’17 Redefines Reality and Absurdity

Thesis Spotlight: Edzie ’17 Redefines Reality and Absurdity

Gabby Edzie ’17 is a senior English major writing a creative thesis. As she nears it’s final deadline, I had the chance to sit down with her and ask a few questions regarding her trajectory through the English major along with her creative writing process. As Gabby aptly observes,

“Re-Imagining the Greeks” Conference: Cross-Cultural Adaptations of Universal Problems

“Re-Imagining the Greeks” Conference: Cross-Cultural Adaptations of Universal Problems

Yagil Eliraz, stage director and professor of theatre and dance, facilitated the “Re-Imagining the Greeks” Conference. Q: How did this conference come together? Did you just come up with the idea and pull together resources at Amherst? A: We had a little extra budget this year, so Catherine [Epstein], our

Kota Ezawa Displays Stolen Artwork In Mead’s Rotherwas Room

Kota Ezawa Displays Stolen Artwork In Mead’s Rotherwas Room

In the Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum hang empty frames gaping like wounds. Some consider it distasteful to leave the frames, deprived of their original content, while others maintain that the museum has taken the proper course of action, not altering the exhibits in any manner. The ideal way to

Jordan Peele’s Directorial Debut, “Get Out” Lives up to Hype

Jordan Peele’s Directorial Debut, “Get Out” Lives up to Hype

Spoiler-free article! The premise of this movie is simple enough — perhaps that is the first of its strengths. The audience finds the protagonist Chris packing his things, playing cute with his girlfriend Rose and preparing himself to meet his girlfriend’s parents. Along the journey home, the movie leaks countless

Sade Green ’20 Wins in Powerful Student Story-Telling Slam

Sade Green ’20 Wins in Powerful Student Story-Telling Slam

Amherst’s second Annual LitFest Poetry Slam took place last Thursday at the Powerhouse. Fresh off of last year’s event, in which Latrell Broughton ’19 took home the top prize, Amherst students hit the ground running this year with personal and provocative poems. The poetry slam was hosted by

R-Rating and Outstanding Acting Make Best X-Men Movie Yet

R-Rating and Outstanding Acting Make Best X-Men Movie Yet

In many ways, “Logan” is the fulfillment of a promise that was made in the very first X-Men movie. Under the banner of an R rating, we’re finally able to see the drunk, savage and foul-mouthed yet incredibly sympathetic Wolverine of whom we’ve seen glimpses all these years.