The Indicator x The Student: “Dearest”
Jennifer Cui ’28 explores the remnants of a bond shattered by an unforgiving world in a prose piece originally published in the Fall 2024 edition of The Indicator.
Arts & Living
Woolly Fashion: Lillia Hammond and Peter Klisiwecz
For the Woolly Fashion column debut, Staff Writer Vaughn Armour ’25 interviews Lillia Hammond ’25 and Peter Klisiwecz ’25 to explore Amherst College's sense of style and the meaning of fashion for us all.
The Real Death of Bertha Mason
Amaya Ranatunge ’28 reviews “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys, a story about power, identity, and the price of silence. She highlights the novel's achievement in challenging “Jane Eyre's” image of the crazy woman in the attic and its value in a world where so many voices remain unheard.
The Brutalist Review: On the Building
Max Feigelson ’27 reviews “The Brutalist” (2024) and explores through it the relevance of the relationship between the life and work of artists. Feigelson discusses the background of brutalism, its importance for this “monumental” film, and our political challenges.
A Perfectly Executed Scream: On Fernanda Melchor’s “Paradais”
Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 reviews “Paradais” by Fernanda Melchor, a gripping and intense novel from one of Mexico’s most compelling contemporary writers. He highlights its unflinching examination of the volatile fragility within Mexican society.
Editors’ Picks: Winter Break Recs
During the long winter break, you might get bored — here are some recommendations from the editorial board for movies, podcasts, and books!
Mammoth Horoscopes: Wednesday, Dec. 11
What’s coming? Who can say? Managing Features Editor Eleanor Walsh ’25 can …maybe! See her (possibly) accurate predictions in this week’s horoscopes.