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David Blight explores historic memories

Considered by some to be a pioneer in the relatively new field of memory studies, Blight was recently awarded the Frederick Douglass Book Prize for his latest work, “Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory, 1863-1915,” which examines how the memories of the Civil War affected the nation

Club Focus-Amherst Ballroom

An instructor from the Paradise Dance School in Northampton demonstrates each week in the Mayo-Smith ballroom, and lessons alternate weekly between ballroom and swing. “The instructor comes and they just start teaching the basics,” Mocanu said. “Then we build on what we already know, and everybody gets to dance with

Website of the Week- electrotank.com

The site is constantly updated and, as it grows in popularity, more games are being added. The site promises action games and casino games soon, but already offers chat rooms, discussion boards and interactive play for the more serious gamer. But on its most basic level, electrotank.com offers what

This Week in Amherst History- November 15, 1884

The historic rivalry’s first contest, held at Williams, was far more one-sided than this year’s meeting. Unfortunately for our beloved Jeffs, the Ephs had the upper hand, and they left the Jeffs with an unpleasant 15-2 loss. The game itself, however, was rather uninteresting. “The most interesting part

Campus Conversation

Generally, no one expects Weekly Roundup to be anything ordinary, and Friday night’s show was certainly no exception. “Anything’s possible with Benjy,” said Tory Cuddy ’04. “You should not expect anything.” After all, couldn’t we all use a good meat smashing to calm our nerves in the

Campus Speak- If you could be a dessert, what would you be and why?

“Pumpkin pie. It’s orange, the title of the best rock and roll album of the last 10 years.” ASHLEY GLOVER ’05 “A hot fudge sundae, because it’s the perfect mixture of hot and cold.” SOMI KIM ’04 “Chocolate mousse, because you can be everything-warm, hot and still taste

Ask Doc Tyler

Your responses to relationship qualms tend to combine humor and practical guidance; therefore, I decided to spring my mundane boy problem on you in hopes that you will be able to give me a clever and unique answer. I, a freshman girl, am enamored with “John,” a senior boy. He’