“Re/Presenting” The Mead’s Collections

The Mead Art Museum recently opened “Re/Presenting: Art Beyond the Color Line,” a new exhibition highlighting the diversity of the Mead’s collection through an education lens.

The Choral Society Excites Campus With Their S-O-N-Gs!

Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 recounts the Choral Society’s energetic pre-game pep rally for Homecoming.

The Indicator x The Student: “Do Zombies Dream of Electric Guitar?”

Originally published in the Fall 2023 edition of The Indicator, this piece by M. Lawson ’25 humorously invokes a seminar about zombification.

Luke Herzog ’24 Closes on a Red Desert

“We Open on a Red Desert,” a play from student theater group Ghostlight, premiered this weekend. The play, which involves writerly drama and a Mars landing, was writer-director Luke Herzog ’24’s last full-length production at Amherst.

Choral Society Performs Family Weekend Concert

The Choral Society performed their annual Family Weekend concert this past Saturday. It featured spooky pieces, rousing songs, and even an opportunity for alumni to join in.

American Repertory Shines in ASO Semester Debut

This past Saturday, the Amherst Symphony Orchestra made its season debut with the newest members of ASO and a piece featuring President Michael Elliott.

The Singing College Shines at A Cappella Showcase

Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 reviews the diverse performances of Amherst’s six a cappella groups at their first showcase of the year.

Performances, Poetry, and Prose: Amherst’s Creative Groups

There are so many creative groups on campus, it can be hard to know what’s happening. Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 introduces some of Amherst’s student arts groups in preparation for this Saturday’s Get Involved Fair.

Editors’ Picks: The Arts & Living Summer Roundup

Before the stress of the semester starts, the Arts & Living editors reflect on their favorite summer reads, listens, and watches.

Helen Feibes: A Colorful Practitioner of the Liberal Arts

Her radio show is called “And She Was,” but Helen Feibes is anything but a has-been. Finding joy in everything from neuroscience to creative writing, Feibes is the personification of the liberal-arts ideal.

“Art”: Ghostlight’s Newest Masterpiece

Ghostlight finished its inaugural season this weekend with the play “Art.” Managing Arts & Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 recaps the stellar performances and impressive set design by Amherst’s newest student theater troupe.

The Paper Pipeline: How 5-College Texts Circulate

How do loaned books get from Frost Library and the other colleges into library users’ hands? The Student tracks the journey of a library book through the Five College Deliveries (FCD) system as it moves around the consortium.

John Cho Discusses Barrier-Breaking Acting Career

Actor John Cho came to speak in Johnson Chapel on Monday, April 24. The “Harold & Kumar” star discussed his career while being a Korean American, the proliferation of Asian stereotypes, and the evolving role of Asian Americans in cinema.

Ghostlight’s Double Feature: Double the Comedy, Double the Talent

The Ghostlight Double Feature premiered this weekend with the student-written plays “Meteoric” and “BY You.” The shows were full of comedy and showcased the skills of Amherst’s playwrights, actors, and stage crew.

Amherst Choral Society Blossoms in Spring Concert

The Choral Society performed their Spring Concert last Saturday, featuring pieces written by Amherst community members and honoring the group’s graduating seniors.

The Indicator x The Student: “dead on arrival”

Originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of “The Indicator,” Managing Arts & Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 writes about an all-encompassing obsession.

Speakers, Booksignings, Gallery Openings: College Celebrates 8th LitFest

This weekend, the college hosted the eighth annual LitFest, a literary festival featuring award-winning writers and opportunities for students to share and cultivate their writing.

A Tale of Two Theses in Buckley Recital Hall

On Feb. 4, the Music Department produced two senior theses: “The Second Seed,” a composition thesis by Sam Wright ’23, and “Einheitswanderschaft,” a vocal thesis by Patrick Spoor ’23.

“In Worlds, As If”: A Multimedia Thesis of Dreams

On Dec. 1 to 3, the Theater and Dance Department produced “In Worlds, As If,” a joint thesis project from Hee Won Youn ‘23, Nick Govus ‘23E, and Julian Brown ‘23. The multimedia performance portrayed a haunting dream with unsettling imagery.

Archiving Vietnam Veterans’ Stories: A Thesis Exhibition

Starting this Thursday, Dec. 1, studio art major Emma Spencer’s ’23E thesis show, “So, What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing In A Place Like This?” will be available for viewing. Spencer’s project, consisting of both photography and film, catalogues the stories of female Vietnam War veterans.

Ciao! Ciao? The History of Italian at Amherst

Amherst offers courses in seven foreign languages, but it has been 50 years since an Italian course was last offered here. The Student explores the history of the now defunct Italian language program.

The Art of Place and Translation — Alumni Profile, Michele Berdy ’78

Michele Berdy ’78 has explored the intricacies and evolution of the Russian language, even after she fled Moscow.

ASO Welcomes Class of 2026 and President Elliott

On Oct. 1, the Amherst Symphony Orchestra held its first performance of the semester. Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 recaps the concert, which welcomed the Class of 2026 and President Michael Elliott to Amherst.

Rants and Raves: Frost Findings

Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 raves about the abundance of resources at Frost Library.

Teo Ruskov: From Religion Major to World Traveler

Teo Ruskov conveys passion and dedication for religious studies, earning the prestigious Watson Fellowship and winning multiple accolades for his thesis on Buddhism.

The Symphony Signing Off: ASO’s Season Finale

The Amherst Symphony Orchestra performed their last concert of the season last Saturday. Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ʼ25 reviews the performance, which featured a concerto from violinist Marie Leou ʼ22.

Breaking Thesis Boundaries in “Boundless”

Alistair Edwards’ ’22 senior thesis in Theater and Dance, “Boundless,” is a radio play that premiered on March 25 and 26. Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 walks through the production and Edwards’ thesis process.

Sitcoms: The Crux of Comedy and Comfort

Why is it that, when looking for comfort shows, we usually turn to sitcoms? Assistant Arts & Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 analyzes the conventions of television’s most binge-able genre and how streaming reinforces the place of nostalgic sitcoms in pop culture.

Netflix Crowned the Colossus of Christmas

The days of the Hallmark Channel's monopoly over holiday films are a thing of the past, Staff Writer Madeline Lawson '25 notes that Netflix has emerged as a legitimate competitor, with franchises like "The Princess Switch" bringing in big bucks.

Five College Consternation - Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021

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Amherst in an Abbey: Alum Unveils New Novel

Staff Writer Madeline Lawson '25 reviews "Matrix," the newest novel by Amherst alum Lauren Groff '01, which explores ideas of isolation and queerness through a reimagined life in the middle ages but occasionally suffers from a muddled plot.

Live from New York, It's ... Mediocre Comedy!

"Saturday Night Live's" newest season premiere came out this week with a fizzle rather than a bang. Longtime fan Madeline Lawson '25 shares her perspective on a solid but forgettable episode that at least improved on last season's failures.