Storytelling and Screenwriting: Jefferson’s “Craft Talk”
Students had the opportunity to meet writer-director Cord Jefferson at the college’s LitFest this past weekend. Staff Writer Belaine Mamo ’27 gives an inside look into his journey.
Arts & Living
“We Bleed in Public”: Teju Cole on Novel Writing, Poetry, and Political Discourse
In his LitFest talk, Presidential Scholar Teju Cole discussed his approach to novel writing, blending prose with photography, and his admiration for Emily Dickinson.
Everett, Jefferson, and Wright: “American Fiction”
Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 reports on LitFest’s kick-off with “The Making of American Fiction,” a compelling panel between author Percival Everett, filmmaker Cord Jefferson, and actor Jeffrey Wright ’87.
Dr. Anthony Fauci: A STEM Figure at LitFest
Staff Writer Max Feigelson ’27 reflects on how Dr. Anthony Fauci, a steady voice during the chaos of Covid, commanded the room with the weight of lived history at this year’s LitFest.
WAMH Radio x The Student: Boiler Room
WAMH’s Boiler Room event at Marsh House brought together Five College DJs and students for a high-energy night of music and ambiance. Trinity O’Connell ’28 highlights how this experience is setting a new standard for campus parties, leaving attendees eager for WAMH’s next big move.
The Return of “Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 1
After a hiatus, Staff Writer Vaughn Armour ’25 makes a triumphant return to his “Survivor” recaps, breaking down the strategies of standout players and the drama that is setting this season up to be unforgettable.
Professor Publishes Exploration of Literary Loneliness
The Center for Humanistic Inquiry hosted a book launch for “Singing by Herself,” where Associate Professor of English Amelia Worsley explores how feminized figures shape literary loneliness. Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 highlights panelists’ discussion of solitude, gender, and emotion in poetry.