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Reproductive Justice Alliance Hosts “Trails Towards Solidarity” 5K

Reproductive Justice Alliance Hosts “Trails Towards Solidarity” 5K

The recently-founded Reproduction Justice Aliance is organizing a 5K trail run or walk here at Amherst to raise funds for the “Prison Birth Project.” The PBP, based in Holyoke, supports and educates formerly incarcerated mothers and “trans*” parents about reproductive justice and community organizing regarding the intersections between parenting and

Studio Art Senior Theses Explore Identity Through Abstract Art

Studio Art Senior Theses Explore Identity Through Abstract Art

Abstract artwork boils an idea, a thought or an emotion down to its basic essence. But its universal aspect can also be frustrating because it lacks individuality, an intimacy that brings one closer to the artist. Abstraction generalizes emotion, simplifying it to a universally shared kernel. But no one experiences

‘Blonded Radio’: Recluse Frank Ocean Continues Releasing Music

‘Blonded Radio’: Recluse Frank Ocean Continues Releasing Music

Frank Ocean is known as one of the most frustratingly reclusive artists today. After releasing the critically-acclaimed “Channel Orange” in 2012, the Odd Future singer quickly became one of the biggest names in R&B. Fans anticipated a second album after an announcement from Ocean in 2013. However, the

“The Lost City of Z” Offers an Original Synthesis of Movie Tropes

“The Lost City of Z” Offers an Original Synthesis of Movie Tropes

The kind of films shown in smaller local movie theaters such as Amherst Cinema possess a unique and identifiable mood to them. True, there is remarkable diversity in both content and origin not found in the box offices, but such an abundance of life is communicated in an equally rarified

DASAC Gets Out: Dance Ensemble Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

DASAC Gets Out: Dance Ensemble Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

This past weekend, Dance and Stepping at Amherst College (DASAC) performed their spring show in Keefe Campus Center’s Friedmann Room titled “DASAC Gets Out.” DASAC, Amherst’s student-run dance group focused on hip-hop, Caribbean and other dance styles originating from the black diaspora, celebrated its 15th anniversary with this

“Being a Human in STEM” Examines the Individuals Within

“Being a Human in STEM” Examines the Individuals Within

“Being a Human in STEM” is a project-based course designed by students and chemistry professor Sheila Jaswal. The course, offered as a Chemistry special topics class, aims to foster a more inclusive, supportive STEM community and develop a framework for students and faculty to both understand and navigate diverse identities

Kendrick Lamar Releases New Album “DAMN” on Easter Weekend

Kendrick Lamar Releases New Album “DAMN” on Easter Weekend

On Good Friday, living rap legend Kendrick Lamar released his fourth studio album entitled “DAMN.” The album has already received rave reviews, despite being a significant departure from the heavy 70’s jazz vibe of his last project, “To Pimp a Butterfly.” His first song, “BLOOD,” is a narrative over