Category Archives: Academic
“You Don’t Belong at Amherst”
(James Hildebrand)– I grew up in California, meaning I went eighteen peaceful years without having to hear the words Exeter, Taft, or Hotchkiss. The first time someone told me they … Continue reading
This Post Brought to You By Caffeine and Self-Loathing
(Marie Lambert)– “For a long time, I went to bed early…” -Marcel Proust, In Search of Lost Time And it’s true; I did. High school was the first time I … Continue reading
Hate Speech and Academic Freedom: The Limits of Tolerance at Amherst College
(Ethan Corey)– Is ideological diversity a crucial part of a liberal arts education? Most Amherst professors lean left (at least in the context of mainstream American political discourse), and the … Continue reading
Beanies, Frats, and Fireball; Tradition and Amherst College
(Jacob Greenwald)–This year was an interesting year to be a freshman. When Angie Epifano’s article was published, and the ensuing backlash came out, I didn’t really grasp the gravity of … Continue reading
Junior Year Blues
(Yasmina Martin)-As pre-registration for my penultimate semester of college looms closer, I’m hitting that moment of realization: the “oh no” moment, the “I have one year and two months left … Continue reading
Closed Mind, Open Curriculum
(Gabrielle Mayer) — As is true of most rising freshmen, I had a long and luxurious summer honeymoon with my future college persona. I fantasized about my imminent undergrad escapades: … Continue reading
Deconstructing Masculinity #1: Privilege and Performance
(Ryan Arnold)– When I was 15, a friend burned me a copy of Sleater-Kinney’s brilliant record, The Woods (youtube). My closest point of reference was Nirvana, having discovered In Utero the summer before. … Continue reading
Literary Inspiration in the Realm of Dreams
(Craig Campbell)– I want to write, but can only fix in words the desire itself. Since early childhood, my parents have encouraged me to pursue any career I could imagine … Continue reading
The Thing About Creation
(Marie Lambert)–A quick Google search for “quotes about creativity” will bring you 11,400,000 results in 0.12 seconds. From the amount of websites proclaiming “10 Quotes to Spark Your Inspiration” I … Continue reading
