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Tapti Sen '25

The Case for Five Class Slots

The Case for Five Class Slots

Managing Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ’25 argues for an expansion from four to five class slots each semester — and a slimming-down of average workloads to facilitate the change.
Tapti Sen '25 Oct 5, 2022

Satire: The Bowdoin Orient Staff Bathroom

Kei Lim '25, Dustin Copeland '25, Tapti Sen '25 Mar 23, 2022
Finding Connection Through Translation — Alumni Profile, Tomoaki Ishigaki ’97

Finding Connection Through Translation — Alumni Profile, Tomoaki Ishigaki ’97

Even in a field as serious as diplomacy, Tomoaki Ishigaki ’97 has maintained a buoyant spirit and lessons from Amherst throughout his career.
Tapti Sen '25 Nov 13, 2021

Frost Should Be Open 24/7

Assistant Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ‘25 shares her positive experiences at Frost Library and asks that hours be extended to 24/7 service.
Tapti Sen '25 Nov 3, 2021
"Bad Jews," Good Play: Senior Theatre Thesis Thrills

"Bad Jews," Good Play: Senior Theatre Thesis Thrills

Emma Ratshin '22E's senior thesis "Bad Jews" was performed last weekend, providing a provocative and dark examination of family, religious identity, and community. Assistant opinion editor Tapti Sen '25 breaks down the play and its brilliantly difficult characters.
Tapti Sen '25 Oct 27, 2021
"Shang-Chi" Riddled With Orientalist Undertones

"Shang-Chi" Riddled With Orientalist Undertones

"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" brings unusually beautiful fight scenes and convincing acting to the MCU. Nonetheless, contributing writer Tapti Sen '25 argues that the movie is weakened by its orientalist undertones and poor pacing.
Tapti Sen '25 Sep 29, 2021

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