Open Letter to Faculty on Divestment

Cole Warren ‘24 and Phoebe Neilsen ‘25 implore faculty to vote for divestment at the upcoming faculty meeting.

Foreign Currents: In Response to Bret Stephens

Foreign Currents columnist Cole Warren ’24 is joined by Editor-in-Chief Sam Spratford ’24 to problematize the “Manichean worldview” voiced by Bret Stephens at last week’s talk.

A Systematic Exclusion: How We’re Taught to Discount Palestinians

Managing News Editor Noor Rahman ’25, Editor-in-Chief Sam Spratford ’24, Contributing Writer Caden Stockwell ’25, and Staff Writer Cole Warren ’24 peel back the layers of silencing and dehumanization that have enabled Israel’s war crimes in Gaza.

Foreign Currents: Crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh

Foreign Currents Columnist Cole Warren ’24 calls attention to the ongoing crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Foreign Currents: Crisis in Niger

In his column debut, Cole Warren ’24 informs readers about the recent coup in Niger and urges Amherst students to critically examine mainstream narratives about international affairs.

Memories and Nostalgia in A24’s “Aftersun”

Charlotte Wells’ new film “Aftersun” is a visual representation of the cracks in our memories. Cole Warren ’24 reviews the movie, which follows a daughter reflecting on her father’s death upon becoming a mother herself.

Don’t Say “Nope” To Jordan Peele’s Newest Film

Cole Warren ’24 breaks down Jordan Peele’s new horror film “Nope,” criticizing the movie’s spectacle and suspense, antithetical to the film’s theme of exploitation in Hollywood, while still declaring it the summer’s best blockbuster.

“The Night House” Shows the Sinister Side of Solitude

HBO Max’s “The Night House” is an unconventional yet terrifying horror movie. Cole Warren ’24 analyzes the film, which follows a distraught widow trying to untangle her late husband’s true identity while being plagued by a supernatural entity.

“Licorice Pizza” and the Spectacle of Banality

Cole Warren ’24 reviews the Oscar-nominated, controversial “Licorice Pizza,” which follows the romance of a 15-year-old and a 25-year-old in 1970s Hollywood.

“Texas Chainsaw Massacre”: Another Unwatchable Remake

As with many other cult classics, Netflix recently remade legendary horror film "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Cole Warren '24 explores all the reasons why the remake is a pale imitation of the original, exploiting sensitive subjects in favor of cheap scares.