The Indicator x The Student: “to live, to bleed”
From The Indicator’s fall 2025 issue, Willow Delp ’26 explores themes of sacrifice and life versus death in “to live, to bleed,” a piece that depicts an unsettling and gory ritual between two girls.
Arts & Living
Secret Life of Amherst Pets: Guppies
For the Secret Life of Amherst Pets (SLAP) column debut, Managing A&L Editor Jayda Ma ’28 introduces Tempest and Flame, her two guppies, whose companionship brings routine and unexpected joy to her dorm life. Take a peek into how even the smallest pets can make college feel a little more like home.
“No Other Choice” South Korean Movie Review
Fresh off its Golden Globe nominations, the 2025 film “No Other Choice” gets a compelling review from Editor-in-Chief Edwyn Choi ’27, who unpacks the film’s chilling mix of horror and irony, as well as the technical elements that deliver its emotional punch.
New Semester, New Mood
The start of a new semester can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, and sometimes the best therapy is a good book or show. Thankfully, the A&L editors have you covered — whether you’re romanticizing, spiraling, or mentally on vacation, there’s something here to match the mood.
WAMH x The Student: Looking at “Head Over Heels”
In the first installment of a three-part series, Staff Writer Luke Deeble ’29 unveils the often-ignored emotional and structural complexity of Tears for Fears’ “Head Over Heels”.
Making Amherst Your Home Away From Home
As winter break approaches, international students on campus often experience heightened stress. Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 explores the events hosted by the Center for International Students to ease that pressure and help students feel at home at Amherst.
The Indicator x The Student: “Ode on a Warm Sea”
Editor-in-Chief of The Indicator Venumi Gamage ’26, in “Ode on a Warm Sea,” traces how love, memory, and loss flow into one another across multiple settings. Originally published in the Spring 2025 issue of The Indicator.