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Pasta E Basta: Discovered Just In Time

Pasta E Basta: Discovered Just In Time

26 Main St, Amherst Casual Italian Restaurant Prices: Affordable Recommended Dishes: Crazy Alfredo and Calamari Sometimes food is like those romantic comedies where the girl chases some foreign or mysterious boy for the entire movie before finally realizing what we’ve all known the whole time: the best option and

Racism on Twitter: Fantastic Four Cast

Racism on Twitter: Fantastic Four Cast

As we’ve discussed before, I love superheroes. If anyone needs proof, please look back on my previous articles or find me in Val to hear about my intense bordering-on-obsessive love for the Caped Crusader. That love also extends to Marvel’s universe. Having seen massive success with “Thor,” “Iron

Faith in Animated Television Restored

Faith in Animated Television Restored

When it comes to animated television, I have become a bitter skeptic. With the steady decline of “Family Guy” into an echo of its former glory along with the inevitable conclusion of “South Park” looming in the near future, I was beginning to lose hope. As I finished up another

You Should Definitely Go See “Probably”

You Should Definitely Go See “Probably”

Are you familiar with the process of writing an honors thesis? Perhaps you’re a regular reader of The Amherst Student’s “Thoughts on Theses” column, an underclassman curious about undertaking a capstone project or a thesis-writing senior who knows all too well the frequent advisor meetings, sleepless nights and

Body Image at Amherst and Beyond

Body Image at Amherst and Beyond

In a society where even the J-Laws of the world are criticized for having bodies that don’t fit preconceived standards of beauty, it can be hard for both women and men to find acceptance with their bodies. While people of all ages experience negative feelings about their bodies, it

You Should Watch “Brooklyn Nine Nine”

You Should Watch “Brooklyn Nine Nine”

Have you heard of Fox’s newest addition to its comedy lineup, “Brooklyn Nine Nine”? Surprising viewers, critics and even actors themselves, this show recently won two Golden Globes, beating out long-standing darlings like “Parks and Recreation,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family,” and there’s a reason why.

Beck Finds Rebirth with New Album

Beck Finds Rebirth with New Album

March is around the corner, meaning the flurry of albums I’ve actually been looking forward to will be upon me soon. I’m struggling through the wait for the new Hold Steady and Drive-by Truckers albums (seriously, if anyone has any interest in rock music you really should check