Valchemy: A Comforting Cheesy Quesadilla
Tired of dining hall dinners? Take inspiration from Columnist Joel Jang ’28, who finds comfort in DIY quesadillas, turning tortillas and cheese into golden, melty perfection in this week’s Valchemy creation.
Arts & Living
The Indicator x The Student: “family dinner: still life in silence and salt”
Accompanied by the art piece “Erode” by Xenel Islam ’26, Hannah Kwon ’27 dives into the language of food, revealing the balance between holding on and letting go in this edition of The Indicator x The Student.
The Indicator x The Student: “Nature Walk”
In the prose piece “Nature Walk,” Aidan Cahill ’28 presents a fleeting storm that becomes the lonely lament of a restless sky giant, accompanied by “Autumn Nights,” a photograph by Olivia Keller ’26. Originally published in the Fall 2024 edition of The Indicator.
“Survivor”: Season 48, Episodes 3 and 4, Reviewed
After spring break, Columnist Vaughn Armour ’25 returns to review episodes three and four of this season of “Survivor.” Fights for immunity, new island formations, and building alliances — the 48th season is picking up speed.
The True Meaning Behind Being a “Bad Activist”
Artist and activist Mai Khoi brought her electrifying performance “Bad Activist” to Amherst, combining music and political defiance in a gripping set. Managing Arts & Living Editor Jayda Ma ’28 recounts Khoi’s journey from pop stardom to exile, examining how art and activism remain inseparable.
“I’m Still Here” Review: A Victory For Democracy
Following the Oscars, Managing Arts & Living Editor Mila Massaki Gomes ’27 covers the significance of “I’m Still Here” winning Best International Movie, marking the country ’s first victory in the category.
The Oscars 2025: Nostalgia Won’t Save Us
The 2025 Oscars celebrated independent cinema with major wins for some, yet Managing Arts & Living Editor Emeritus Sophie Durbin ’25 explores how the ceremony underscored Hollywood’s struggle to break free from nostalgia.