Arts & Living

You Should Definitely Go See “Probably”
By Liz Mardeusz ’16   |   Issue 143-18
Are you familiar with the process of writing an honors thesis?...Read More
Body Image at Amherst and Beyond
By Katie Warshaw ’16   |   Issue 143-18
In a society where even the J-Laws of the world are criticized for having bodies that don’t fit preconceived standards of beauty, it can be hard for both women and men to find acceptance with their bodies....Read More
Faith in Animated Television Restored
By Marquez Cummings ’16   |   Issue 143-18
When it comes to animated television, I have become a bitter skeptic. With the steady decline of “Family Guy” into an echo of its former glory along with the inevitable conclusion of “South Park” looming in the near future, I was beginning to lose hope....Read More
Racism on Twitter: Fantastic Four Cast
By Johnathan Appel ’16   |   Issue 143-18
As we’ve discussed before, I love superheroes. If anyone needs proof, please look back on my previous articles or find me in Val to hear about my intense bordering-on-obsessive love for the Caped Crusader. That love also extends to Marvel’s universe....Read More

Opinion

Ruminating on Room Draw
By The Editorial Board   |   Issue 143-18
In the past couple of days, students have received emails from the Office of Residential Life about room draw....Read More
A Love Letter to Anxious Ladies
By Meghna Sridhar ’14   |   Issue 143-18
I’m an extremely anxious lady....Read More
Green Garage Business Solutions
By Hao Liu ’16   |   Issue 143-18
Have you ever wondered where the fridges of the graduating seniors go after commencement? Have you thought about buying a second-hand fridge? ...Read More

Top News

Mead Works With FBI to Recover Stolen Painting
By Jessie Kaliski '15   |   Issue 143-18
Amherst College’s Mead Art Museum is home to over 18,000 objects, from American and European paintings to Mexican ceramics, from Tibetan scroll paintings to West African sculpture. However, one of these objects has been missing for just over 39 years....Read More
College Considers Res Life Changes
By Sophie Murguia '17   |   Issue 143-18
Although this year’s room draw will bring few changes, bigger plans to rethink residential life at the College are underway, members of the Dean of Students Office and Strategic Planning Committees said this week....Read More
Faculty Offer Ideas to Strategic Planning Chairs
By Emmett Knowlton '15   |   Issue 143-18
The Red Room reached full capacity last night as the faculty turned up in full force for their second meeting of the spring semester. ...Read More
First Generation Student Summit Held at Amherst
By Andrew Kim '17   |   Issue 143-18
Amherst College hosted the second annual First Generation College Student Summit on March 1. A total of 125 students and several faculty members from 23 different college campuses came to attend the event and discuss the issues first generation college students face. ...Read More
Thoughts on Theses: Judy Yoo
By Sophie Chung '17   |   Issue 143-18
Judy Yoo is a senior double majoring in Art History and Asian Languages and Civilizations. Her senior thesis focuses on the work of Japanese architect Ando Tadao. Her thesis advisor is Professor of the History of Art and Asian Languages and Civilizations Samuel Morse. ...Read More
Thoughts on Theses: Bongani Ndlovu
By Elaine Jeon '17   |   Issue 143-17
Q: What is your thesis about? A: In brief, it’s about the legal and political institutionalization of indigenous medicine in South Africa, against a backdrop of disdain and suppression originating in the colonial and apartheid eras. ...Read More

Sports

Women’s Basketball Falls to Jumbos in NESCAC Finals
By Dori Atkins '16   |   Issue 143-18
The Amherst women’s basketball team fell short of another NESCAC title, losing to Tufts 62-46 in the NESCAC Championship this past Sunday. Even with the loss, the Jeffs will continue their season in the first round of the NCAA Tournament after receiving an at-large bid....Read More
Three Divers Qualify for NCAA Tournament
By Patrick Yang '16   |   Issue 143-18
The Amherst men’s and women’s diving teams traveled to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York to compete in the NCAA Regional Diving Championships from February 28 to March 1. 44 divers from the Northeast-North Region’s 65 schools competed for seven available spots in the NCAA meet....Read More
Questions? Patrick Can Field Them: Let’s Kick Some Balls
By Patrick Canfield '16   |   Issue 143-18
Every four summers, soccer fandom in the United States reaches new heights. As the best players around the globe gather in search of the most coveted trophy in soccer, everyone seems to be in a better mood....Read More