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“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 7, Reviewed

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 7, Reviewed

A dramatic double elimination shook up the game, setting the stage for major power shifts in the latest episode of “Survivor.” While new alliances form and old ones fracture, Columnist Vaughn Armour ’25 discusses how the post-merge chaos is just beginning.

The Indicator x The Student: “Christmas Gift”

Moving through shifting timelines and parallel Christmases, Sarah Wu ’25 leans into what it means to be unwrapped, consumed, and remembered — if only briefly — by someone who was never meant to stay. Originally published in the Fall 2024 edition of The Indicator.

The Indicator x The Student: “Fragment #2 (Lysis)”

In this edition of The Indicator x The Student, Aidan Cooper ’26 uncovers the relationship between faith and connection. Through imagery of water, roots, and blooming lotus flowers, Cooper reflects on how religion and relationship intertwine in the shaping of self.

Behind the Rhonda Cobham-Sander Annual Lecture

Behind the Rhonda Cobham-Sander Annual Lecture

Join Amherst in welcoming acclaimed poet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib for the inaugural Rhonda Cobham-Sander Annual Lecture. Managing Arts & Living Editor Mila Massaki Gomes ’27 writes about this student-driven initiative and invites all to celebrate this milestone event.

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 6, Reviewed

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 6, Reviewed

This week’s episode of “Survivor” brought chaos, comedy, and an unexpected advantage grab that shook up the game. As alliances shifted and trust unraveled, Columnist Vaughn Armour ’25 recaps how one player’s bold moves led to a dramatic blindside.

Nostalgia for Nostalgia, Reviewing the Movie “Eephus”

While trying to write about baseball movies, Staff Writer Max Feigelson ’27 invokes Greek etymology, Samuel Beckett, American cultural imperialism, and Lao-Tzu to say something about the slipperiness of nostalgia.

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 5, Reviewed

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 5, Reviewed

History was made in “Survivor” this week as Host Jeff Probst shed tears for the first time in 48 seasons. Staff Writer Vaughn Armour ’25 describes an inspiring display of perseverance that moved the entire cast and viewers at home.