Bela Achaibar: Unraveling the Fabric of Diaspora

Bela Achaibar pieced together an education as layered as the cultures she studied, built on curiosity, creativity, and a deep love for where we come from.

Love-lost Online

Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 argues that social media distorts our understanding of love.

Satire: Cohan Hall: A Communist Utopia

Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 reflects on her delightful experiences living in Cohan Hall, a socialist paradise.

An Honest Discussion On Affirmative Action: Why It Matters and How It Fails

Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 provides an open discussion on affirmative action, highlighting the distinction between equality and fairness, and explains the flaws of embracing a strict meritocracy.

“Girl”: Contemporary Society’s Failed Linguistic Revolution

Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 argues that the modern use of “girl” lacks the rebellious edge it once held during the Riot Grrrl movement.

Skijoring: Where the Wild West Meets the Slopes

At the peak of winter in Colorado, the unlikely combination of two sports, horseback riding and skiing, creates what is known as skijoring. Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 explores the world of this unique extreme sport, which she encountered during her winter break.

Food for Thought: Classes Face the Power of What’s on Our Plates

Food is an essential part of our daily lives. But rarely do we consider food’s broader context or impacts. Staff Writer Olivia Tennant ’27 spoke to three professors teaching classes that dive deeper into our relationship with food.

It’s Time to Take Back Gossip

Staff Writer Olivia Tennant ’27 writes to reclaim the word “gossip” from its use as a vilifying label for women in community.

Fresh Faculty: Nathaniel Brennan

Nathaniel Brennan is a visiting professor in Amherst’s film and media studies and English departments. Staff Writer Olivia Tennant ’27 spoke with him about his childhood love for film, his educational trajectory, and his approach to teaching.

Peach Pit’s “Magpie” Gets Stuck in the Pit

Olivia Tennant ’27 reviews indie pop band Peach Pit’s latest album, “Magpie,” calling it a dull and uninspired work from the typically innovative group.

“Wait, They Don’t Love You Like I Love You:” How TikTok is Corrupting Music

Contributing Writer Olivia Tennant ’27 argues that TikTok’s influence on music has been harmful, using the specific example of “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.