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Changing Val Culture: SHEs Talk Social Cups

Changing Val Culture: SHEs Talk Social Cups

Valentine Dining Hall can be a really scary place. When entering the war zone that is Val at noon on a weekday, you have to navigate your way through lines that are sometimes 50 people deep, figure out where the end of the salad line is without getting in the

Pioneer Valley Band Brings Fresh Material to Marsh Coffee Haus

Pioneer Valley Band Brings Fresh Material to Marsh Coffee Haus

It’s impossible to regret my first trek to Marsh after experiencing the magic that is The New Rockwells. The Amherst collaboration debuted with infectious energy at this year’s first Coffee Haus, and has since gained a notable fan base. Their musical prowess is evident in both their first

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

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