Amherst Archives

Crepe Night with Sweet Briar JYF


By Evelyn Kramer
April 30, 2013 - 12:56am

Wednesday from 7PM to 8:30PM, come to the Newport basement to have crepes with Nutella, fruit, and/or jam with the student ambassadors of Sweet Briar Junior Year in France!  You don't need to be a French major to come!  See you there!  I'll be the one attached to the Nutella :) READ MORE

The Cows at Flayvors


By Evelyn Kramer
April 27, 2013 - 6:34pm

This week's special campus cuties are the cows at flayvors! Home: Massachussetts  Relationship Status: Single and ready to mingle Extracurriculars: Eating, being milked, eating, being admired, eating, helping to produce Flayvors ice cream, eating, being petted READ MORE

Calvin Coolidge


By Evelyn Kramer
April 27, 2013 - 5:00pm

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Nutella Vanilla at Goberry


By Evelyn Kramer
April 26, 2013 - 9:29pm

Goberry currently has Vanilla and Nutella as two of their flavors (the others are Guava and Original).  Nutella is definitely one of my new favorites!  Try it swirled with Vanilla and topped with dark chocolate chips and strawberries! READ MORE

Which Fruit Do You Wish Val Would Add to it's Daily Repertoire?


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High-Fashion Costumes Just One Draw to Upcoming The Great Gatsby


By Liz Mardeusz
April 25, 2013 - 9:38pm

  After a delayed release date and with 39 years separating it from the lukewarm reception of the original film, director Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby will finally hit theaters on May 10.  At its core, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved novel is a story about appearances—and costume designer Catherine Martin capitalizes on this, lifting traditional styles from the “roaring twenties” and giving them an opulent and modern twist.  In fact, much of the buzz surrounding The Great Gatsby stems from Martin’s interpretation of 1920s dress and the costumes that stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, and Tobey Maguire will wear throughout the film.   READ MORE

Op ed: Amherst Administration Approves Plans for Dry Orientation


By Evelyn Kramer
April 25, 2013 - 1:20am

  Update: Rumor has it the policy has been revised such that it only applies to student works and athletes at their coach's discretion.  Yay AAS!      READ MORE

Friends of Jaclyn 5K


By Evelyn Kramer
April 24, 2013 - 10:43pm

The Friends of Jaclyn fondation works to improves the lives of children with pediatric brain tumors.  There will be a 5K that starts from the cage this Sunday at 12PM to support the fondation.  Come out and run, donate, or watch and cheer.  Pasta y Basta and other awesome food with be served! READ MORE

Do You Think that Rhinos and Hippos are Hard to Tell Apart?


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Joseph Stiglitz


By Evelyn Kramer
April 20, 2013 - 11:49am

One of our most impressive Amherst alums is economist Joseph Stiglitz. He was born in Gary, Indiana and attended Amherst from 1960 to 1963.  He was AAS president and a member of the debate team.  He spent his fourth undergraduate year at MIT, where he later did post-grad work.    READ MORE

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