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Amherst Cinema Showcases Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts

Amherst Cinema Showcases Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts

Nestled in the corner behind A.J. Hastings and Amherst Coffee, Amherst Cinema is a local gem that can easily be overlooked. With the motto, “See Something Different!”, the independent nonprofit gives students and townies alike the unique opportunity to watch, in an intimate theater setting, carefully selected films, cartoons,

Tuna and the Wongs Take to Boston’s Converse Rubber Tracks Studio

Tuna and the Wongs Take to Boston’s Converse Rubber Tracks Studio

Most musicians dream of making music that is readily available for others to listen to and appreciate. Last Friday, Amherst College’s very own Tuna and the Wongs took a step toward accomplishing that dream. The band, comprised of three Amherst College students and one Holyoke Community College student, was

“Show&Tell” Offers a Raw Look Into the Individual Experience

“Show&Tell” Offers a Raw Look Into the Individual Experience

The latest community endeavor to surface in my Facebook newsfeed has presented itself in the form of a video blog of sorts, titled “Show & Tell.” A week ago, I received a notification inviting me to like the show’s Facebook page. Intrigued, I decided to visit the page. Posted

The Panini Press Offers Unique Alternatives to Student Dining

The Panini Press Offers Unique Alternatives to Student Dining

After a semester-long hiatus, your favorite tips and tricks for eating at Val are back! This week’s theme is sandwiches. Of course, sandwiches are a staple food item during lunchtime because they’re relatively easy to make and are very portable. The only thing that makes the convenient

The Mead Art Museum Debuts Three Asian Art Exhibits

The Mead Art Museum Debuts Three Asian Art Exhibits

The Mead Art Museum opened up three new exhibits featuring Asian art on Friday, Feb. 5, marking the first time the Mead has ever simultaneously featured three Asian art exhibits. The exhibits are a collection of Japanese prints called “Nature, Pleasure, Myth: Animals in the Art of Japan,” an exhibit

Shonda Gives us a Reason to Thank God it’s Thursday

Shonda Gives us a Reason to Thank God it’s Thursday

You’ve probably encountered the #TGIT hashtag on Twitter, or heard the screams coming from your common room every Thursday night. What is this phenomenon? It is nothing less than the magic of Shonda Rhimes, the creator, writer and executive producer of three incredibly successful ABC prime time shows. If

“Better Call Saul” Series Premiere Shows Tremendous Potential

“Better Call Saul” Series Premiere Shows Tremendous Potential

When I initially heard the announcement for “Better Call Saul” — a spinoff series of Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould’s epic crime drama, “Breaking Bad” — I had a tidal wave of emotions crash through me. Part of me was fearful for my beloved series, one that had provided me with