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Not Just For Kids: Cartoons With Decidedly Adult Perspective

Not Just For Kids: Cartoons With Decidedly Adult Perspective

Yes, adult TV shows and thought-provoking movies are absolutely fantastic, but occasionally it’s good to kick back with some good, nostalgia-inducing children’s television. Over the summer, I began watching two TV shows that have achieved significant popularity not only among their targeted demographic (actual children), but also among

Coffee Haus Returns With “Illen and Bryan Miss Bryan’s Mommy”

Coffee Haus Returns With “Illen and Bryan Miss Bryan’s Mommy”

A beloved Friday night tradition returned to campus last weekend, drawing in a large audience of curious first-years and regular fans. Coffee Haus, a biweekly open mic event hosted by the Marsh arts theme house, kicked off the school year with hot coffee and an eclectic set of student performances.

Years & Years’ “Communion” a Collection of Powerful Pop Tracks

Years & Years’ “Communion” a Collection of Powerful Pop Tracks

After garnering a considerable amount of buzz in late 2013 and early 2014 with the singles “Traps” and “Real,” which culminated in their January win of the prestigious BBC Sound of 2015 award, British electro-pop outfit Years & Years finally released their debut album “Communion” on July 10. Formed when

Study Abroad Profile: Gabby Edzie ’17 Checks in From Sydney

Studying abroad is a junior year rite of passage for many Amherst students. I check in with Gabby Edzie ‘17, an English major at the college who began her study abroad journey in August. She engages with both fellow American students and Australians while spending her fall semester at the

Kid Stuff: Children’s Book Illustrators Showcased in Northampton

Kid Stuff: Children’s Book Illustrators Showcased in Northampton

For many of us, childhood is a time of innocent detachment from the woes of adult life. For children, anything is possible; the world feels like a magical place even on the dullest days. But that doesn’t mean that childhood is free from darkness. As Stephen King puts it

Long-Awaited “Badlands” Proves Halsey a Young Artist to Watch

Long-Awaited “Badlands” Proves Halsey a Young Artist to Watch

Ashley Frangipane, better known by her stage name, Halsey, recently stormed into the music scene with a near-shocking amount of gusto and dedication to her craft. Her first full-length album, “Badlands,” is the latest result of that dedication. Halsey’s career began when she posted a version of her single

Take a Breather: Campus Entertainment Options at Amherst

Take a Breather: Campus Entertainment Options at Amherst

Welcome to Amherst College, where the struggle is ever-present and stress seems to be your permanent roommate. But when the readings, exams and papers start to suffocate you, there are lots of places on campus to go for a much-deserved break. There will always be a chance to laugh, dance,