Arts & Living Wisdom and Perspective: Discussing Identity with Michelle Zauner The Multicultural Student Union hosted Michelle Zauner of the pop band Japanese Breakfast in Johnson Chapel on May 4. Sarah Weiner ʼ24 recounts her wisdom and charm.
Arts & Living Two Local Film Festivals Highlight Global Voices Sarah Weiner ʼ24 reports on two ongoing film festivals, the Ibero-American Hybrid Film Festival and the Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival, which feature global perspectives and often marginalized stories.
Opinion A New Fitness Center, At the Expense of Dancers Sarah Weiner '24 shares her perspective on the proposed conversion of the Nicholls Biondi dance studio into a fitness center. Without a space to rehearse, Weiner argues that the Amherst dancers and RSOs that rely on the space would suffer incalculably without it.
Arts & Living Detail and Design: "Women and Wallace" Intrigues Staff writer Sarah Weiner '24 reflects on last weekend's student-run performance of "Women and Wallace," which successfully combines humor with a difficult coming-of-age story and a series of impressive technical effects.
Arts & Living Nostalgia and Nothing More: ABBA’s Comeback Falls Short Abba's "Voyage" is the Swedish group's first album since 1981. Staff Writer Sarah Weiner '24 argues that it might also be the group's worst. Still, she finds a few songs that manage to stand out from the surrounding mess, retaining the groups signature high-energy style.
Arts & Living And the Show Goes On! Broadway is Back After a hiatus of more than a year and a half, how has Broadway changed? This week, staff writer Sarah Weiner '24 talked with Broadway stage manager Lisa Buxbaum about Covid precautions, calls for equity in the industry, and the future of Broadway.
Arts & Living Val 101: Upgrading Your Lighter Side Chicken With Val open again for indoor dining, a whole host of new culinary options are available to students. Staff Writer Sarah Weiner '24 gives her advice on everything from spicy mayo and mochas to microwaved desserts and the best breakfast sandwiches.
