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Amherst in an Abbey: Alum Unveils New Novel

Staff Writer Madeline Lawson '25 reviews "Matrix," the newest novel by Amherst alum Lauren Groff '01, which explores ideas of isolation and queerness through a reimagined life in the middle ages but occasionally suffers from a muddled plot.

And the Show Goes On! Broadway is Back

And the Show Goes On! Broadway is Back

After a hiatus of more than a year and a half, how has Broadway changed? This week, staff writer Sarah Weiner '24 talked with Broadway stage manager Lisa Buxbaum about Covid precautions, calls for equity in the industry, and the future of Broadway.

Bash at the Base of the Hill: Grammy Award-Winning Artist Common Comes to Campus

Bash at the Base of the Hill: Grammy Award-Winning Artist Common Comes to Campus

Amherst celebrated its bicentennial last Friday with a concert from Grammy Award-winning artist Common. Managing Arts and Living Editor Brooke Hoffman '23E and Staff Writer Brianne LaBare '25 cover the bash at the base of Memorial Hill.

Lights, Camera, Action: Emma Ratshin Takes the Stage in "Bad Jews"!

Lights, Camera, Action: Emma Ratshin Takes the Stage in "Bad Jews"!

Emma Ratshin 22E's senior thesis — a performance of "Bad Jews" by Joshua Harmon — will kick off the Amherst Theater and Dance Department's annual schedule. Our editors sat down with Ratshin to discuss some of the play's highlights and her background in theater.

Find Your Fright: What to Watch this Halloween Season

Find Your Fright: What to Watch this Halloween Season

Staff Writer Kaelyn Milby ‘22 shares some fan-favorite films to take your spooky season to new heights. With no shortage of eerie suspense, slasher thrills, and sinister plotlines, this list of horror movies is sure to haunt you all October long.

Stolen Storylines and the Bad Art Friend: Are There Licenses on Language?

A recent dispute over one writer's use of her colleague's personal experiences in a story has made waves over the last few weeks. But staff writer Ross Kilpatrick '24E questions whether copyright and the language of theft make sense in a literary context.

Three New Artists Challenging Conventions in Country

Three New Artists Challenging Conventions in Country

What does it take to challenge conventions in country music? Staff writer Brianne LaBare ‘25 covers the work of three country artists who are inspiring change by pushing for more inclusivity in the genre while also introducing exciting new sounds.