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A Summer Well Spent: Lerato Teffo ’18 Shares Her Experience

A Summer Well Spent: Lerato Teffo ’18 Shares Her Experience

When students return to Amherst in the fall, the default conversation starter is always “Hey! How was your summer?” Usually these conversations are short: “It was good, how was yours?” we’ll respond. Rarely do we get to have in-depth conversations with our peers about what they actually did

Amherst Cinema Screens Acclaimed German Film Through Sept. 25

Amherst Cinema Screens Acclaimed German Film Through Sept. 25

In the critically acclaimed German film “Phoenix,” Nina Hoss shines as Nelly, a Jewish Holocaust survivor and a former nightclub singer. Following the liberation of Nazi concentration camps at the end of World War II, Nelly returns to Berlin under the care of her loyal friend and fellow survivor Lene

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

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

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

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