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First-Year Musicians Shine in Amherst Symphony Orchestra

First-Year Musicians Shine in Amherst Symphony Orchestra

The Amherst Symphony Orchestra opened its season on Saturday, Sept. 27 with a fresh and inspiring performance. The season preview concert, dedicated to the Amherst class of 2018, was titled “Vienna: City of Music, City of Dreams” and directed by Mark Swanson. What set this concert apart from previous performances

Study Abroad Profile: Lindsay Solotar ’16

Q: What program/what city are you participating in, and what are you studying? A: I’m at King’s College in London. While I’m here, I’m taking a math class, ethics, Greek philosophy and a European history course. Q: Why did you choose this location/program? A:

For the Love of Beef: An Inside Look at Raising Livestock

For the Love of Beef: An Inside Look at Raising Livestock

My ma once ate our rented bull at a restaurant. To some, it might seem absurdly sadistic to order the chili special featuring the bull that once roamed our fields, but as farmers it came as a pleasant surprise. Our burgers are literally homegrown, raised in the pastures around our

Chastain and McAvoy Bring Star Power to First Film of a Trilogy

Chastain and McAvoy Bring Star Power to First Film of a Trilogy

“The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby” is about a man who loves a woman, and a woman who loves a man — so says the trailer. What sets this film apart from other dramas is that it’s a three-film drama told from three different perspectives: Eleanor Rigby (Jessica Chastain), Conor Ludlow

Spicing Up the Salad Line: How to Get Creative at Val

Spicing Up the Salad Line: How to Get Creative at Val

Mohamed Ramy ’18 confirmed in the September 10 issue of The Student that Val has made significant improvements over the past few years, impressing the incoming freshman class. There are still going to be those meals that we all collectively groan at, though (Yankee Pot Roast, I’m looking at

Banks' "Goddess" a Promising Freshman Album

Banks' "Goddess" a Promising Freshman Album

Jillian Banks, known by her stage name Banks, began posting music on Soundcloud in 2012 before she finally signed her first record deal a year later. After her first official single under a record label was played on BBC Radio 1, Banks’ popularity rose. Soon afterward, Banks released two EPs,

“When Paris Went Dark:” A Fresh Look at the City of Lights

“When Paris Went Dark:” A Fresh Look at the City of Lights

Good books are apt to attract a lot of press attention, and books with dramatic titles and beloved subjects are even likelier attention-grabbers. Professor of French and European Studies Ronald C. Rosbottom’s recent book “When Paris Went Dark” is no exception. “When Paris Went Dark” is a description of