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Not even the snow of Friday afternoon could stop the crowds from trudging through the slush to Jester’s first concert of the semester in Marsh House. Members of the band are Ethan Greene ’04 on bass, Nathan Shike ’03 on vocals and guitar, Jes Therkelsen ’02 on keyboard and

Vagina monologues steps up

Such lack of discussion and personal awareness for women has been part of the motivation behind the production of most of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues.” The Peer Advocates of Sexual Respect have been organizing a reading of this work for the past three years, but this year’s

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There is also a comprehensive biography from which one can learn not only his real name and humble backgrounds, but also that his trademark spike haircut originated from an article on the Mandinkas in an issue of National Geographic. The biography is also replete with witty quotes from the intimidating,

This Week in Amherst History

The students who served on Student Council were responsible for voting to dissolve the body. The problem was caused by the structure of the Student Council, which, according to The Student, should not have been a determining factor to eliminate a governing body. “The student role in such change is

Ask Doc Tyler

My neighbor’s boyfriend has been visiting her a lot lately, and their evening encounters have become so raucous that it’s become a serious problem. Do I openly confront her about her noisy recreation or keep my mouth shut? Isn’t it silly for her sexual endeavors to affect

Campus Speak: QUESTION: If you could make a snow sculpture of any person, who would it be and why?

“Probably President Bush so we could throw snowballs at him.” KATHERINE MOONEY ’04 “Elvis because doing the hair would be a real challenge.” YVY RIVERA ’03 “Jeff Bogino’03 because he’s a great guy and we love him.” MIKE NICHOLS ’02 “Peter Juran ’02, because he’s the only

Copeland Fellow Stanley creates new play

Stanley was awarded the Copeland Fellowship by Amherst, which is designed to allow rising, young scholars an opportunity to work without hindrances. “Fellowships last for a semester [and they’re] generally given in the spring semester,” explained Professor of French Rosalina de la Carrera. “What’s expected of [fellows] is