Daffodils to Drones: Reading Outside the Western Canon

Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 explores how Arabic and Arab diaspora poetry at Amherst challenges the Western literary canon by tying art to activism. Discover this form of poetry that refuses silence by insisting on being heard even in the face of oppression.

Exhibitions Celebrate Mead’s 75th Anniversary

For its 75th anniversary, the Mead Art Museum is redefining what gallery experiences can be. From immersive textiles to art created under state censorship, Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 captures how the Mead has challenged how we engage with art, and how it is set to inspire for years to come.

Seeing CISE Again: Rediscovering the College’s International Hub

Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 spotlights the Center for International Student Engagement (CISE). Through programs like Global Kitchen and International Interactions, CISE remains a home away from home for Amherst’s international community.

Spring Concert: What Went Wrong?

Despite soulful sets from talented artists, this year’s Spring Concert drew a sparse crowd and left many students underwhelmed. Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 questions whether the event still lives up to its reputation and calls for bolder artist choices to revive the concert’s fading spark.

Everett, Jefferson, and Wright: “American Fiction”

Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 reports on LitFest’s kick-off with “The Making of American Fiction,” a compelling panel between author Percival Everett, filmmaker Cord Jefferson, and actor Jeffrey Wright ’87.

Professor Publishes Exploration of Literary Loneliness

The Center for Humanistic Inquiry hosted a book launch for “Singing by Herself,” where Associate Professor of English Amelia Worsley explores how feminized figures shape literary loneliness. Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 highlights panelists’ discussion of solitude, gender, and emotion in poetry.

Beaming with Pride: Amherst Students Leave their Mark on Future Dining Commons

On Wednesday, students wrote themselves into Amherst history by leaving their permanent mark on the new Student Center and Dining Commons coming Fall 2026. Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 spoke to students about the significance of this experience.

The Real Death of Bertha Mason

Amaya Ranatunge ’28 reviews “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys, a story about power, identity, and the price of silence. She highlights the novel's achievement in challenging “Jane Eyre's” image of the crazy woman in the attic and its value in a world where so many voices remain unheard.

ASO Welcomes Families with Tchaikovsky

The Amherst Symphony Orchestra performed a Family Weekend performance of Tchaikovsky’s masterpieces. Amaya Ranatunge ’28 covers the event, which featured a solo from Tara Alahakoon ’25 and a tribute to the late Professor Jeeyon Jeong.