‘The White Lotus’ is a biting — but toothless — satire

‘The White Lotus’ is a biting — but toothless — satire

“The White Lotus,” one of the most talked-about television shows of summer 2021, is deceptive from the onset. The series begins with a mystery, but as it unfolds it becomes clear that hot-button issues such as class struggle and race are at the center of the narrative. Although I first became interested in the HBO six-episode limited series upon viewing the opening shots, which display a dead body being loaded onto a plane, I noticed the show ends up leaning more toward satire than a sincere whodunit.

Inaugural Mariposa Prize awarded to two Mount Holyoke College graduates

Inaugural Mariposa Prize awarded to two Mount Holyoke College graduates

This past spring, the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum and the department of Spanish, Latina/o and Latin American studies announced a new student award, the inaugural Mariposa Prize. The prize was funded by and based around the work of Hector Dionico Mendoza, a mixed-media artist who teaches in the visual and public art department at California State University, Monterey Bay.

With the release of ‘The Fool.,’ Ella Giordano ’22 focuses on doing what they don’t know how to do

With the release of ‘The Fool.,’ Ella Giordano ’22 focuses on doing what they don’t know how to do

In the spirit of a recent art seminar they took at Amherst College, titled “Doing What You Don’t Know How to Do,” Ella Giordano ’22 has been focusing on taking risks and developing new skills. This has led to the recent release of their debut folk-pop single, “The Fool.”

Britney Spears speaks to Los Angeles court about decade-long mistreatment

Britney Spears speaks to Los Angeles court about decade-long mistreatment

On June 23, the long-reigning “Princess of Pop,” Britney Spears, appeared remotely in front of a Los Angeles court and asked them to end her 13-year conservatorship.

According to the official website of the Judicial Branch of California, “A conservatorship is a court case where a judge appoints a responsible person or organization (called the ‘conservator’) to care for another adult (called the ‘conservatee’) who cannot care for himself or herself or manage his or her own finances.” In this case, the conservators are Spears’ father and her attorney.

‘Hacks” tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two female comics

‘Hacks” tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two female comics

In “Hacks,” the Emmy-nominated HBO Max comedy-drama released in early May, a stubborn 70-year-old veteran comedian meets her match in a self-obsessed, flannel-wearing 25-year-old humorist. The most promising part of the 10-episode series is the unlikely bond between Deborah Vance (portrayed by “Mare of Easttown” actress Jean Smart), a stand-up comic based in Las Vegas, and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), a comedy writer who has been canceled due to an off-color tweet about a gay senator.

Lorde returns with the song of the summer and announces new album

Lorde returns with the song of the summer and announces new album

After four long years, New Zealand singer-songwriter Ella Yelich-O’Connor, better known as “Lorde,” has released the first single and titular track from her upcoming third studio album, “Solar Power,” scheduled for release in late August.

Was ‘In the Heights’ a win for representation?

As fun as they are, flashy, showstopping musical numbers cannot save “In the Heights” from the criticism that emerged on social media following the musical-drama film’s release in early June. The motion picture, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, writer and star of the Tony-winning Broadway musical of the same name, was difficult to watch. This was in part due to its failure to center Afro-Latino actors, despite taking place in the New York neighborhood of Washington Heights, known as the “Little Dominican Republic.”

‘Long Distance Relationship’ exhibition showcases artist collaboration in a socially distanced world

‘Long Distance Relationship’ exhibition showcases artist collaboration in a socially distanced world


During a year largely defined by social distancing, lockdowns and the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have found comfort in virtual events. Online art galleries and events have enabled artists to continue creating and displaying their works throughout the past year. For 15 student artists from the Mount Holyoke College classes of 2020 and 2021, the “Long Distance Relationship” virtual exhibition allowed them to share their “Senior Studio” capstone course projects with the Mount Holyoke community and a wider virtual audience.

Michelle Zauner has been busy, but she still has time to make bangers

Michelle Zauner has been busy, but she still has time to make bangers

Michelle Zauner, better known by her stage name, Japanese Breakfast, has had a busy spring. Her memoir, “Crying in H Mart,” was released in April and reached number two on The New York Times Best Sellers list. Zauner then released the third Japanese Breakfast studio album, entitled “Jubilee,” in early June. Both the memoir and album have defined my June: the book’s jacket is still filled with sand from a trip to the beach, and I have particularly enjoyed playing “Jubilee” in the car with the windows down.


‘Seaspiracy’ is an expose of a capitalistic hellscape

‘Seaspiracy’ is an expose of a capitalistic hellscape

“Seaspiracy,” a Netflix documentary released on March 24, attempts to draw viewers in as it takes them on a journey across the globe. It begins by explaining how ocean debris affects marine life, and the film soon transforms into an in-depth look at the corruption of the fishing industry and the destruction of the ocean it causes. Here’s what “Seaspiracy” explores through its investigative journalism.

‘The Art of Remembering’: Exploring nostalgia during COVID-19

The Mount Holyoke College Art Museum has not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop it from engaging with students. “Sightlines Tours,” which are live and interactive student-led thematic tours of the 3D museum, are available until May 1.

‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ is a nostalgic trip with a twist of self-acceptance

‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ is a nostalgic trip with a twist of self-acceptance

Personally, if you told me to recite the poetry I wrote at 17 years old, I would run screaming into the woods. Apparently Taylor Swift, though, isn’t afraid of her adolescent self, as proven by the rerecording of her 2008 album “Fearless.”

Russian Club hosts annual poetry night, ‘Wild Honey’

Russian Club hosts annual poetry night, ‘Wild Honey’

Chances are that if you’ve spent any amount of time on the Mount Holyoke campus, you have probably encountered at least one of the many flyers that can be found urging students to “TAKE RUSSIAN: NOW IS THE TIME.” This past week, the department welcomed the Mount Holyoke community to the annual arts event “Wild Honey: An Evening of Russian Poetry.” The event is named after the play by Anton Chekhov and hosted by the Mount Holyoke Russian Club.

A Queer Analysis of ‘MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)’

A Queer Analysis of ‘MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)’

Ever since the openly gay Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Montero Lamar Hill, better known as Lil Nas X, released the official music video for his hit single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” everything from accusations of plagiarism to legal troubles has followed in his wake.

Anpa’o Locke ’21 wins Best Experimental Film award at the Five College Film Festival

There is something about Anpa’o Locke ’21’s visual art that compels, draws you in and makes you listen. Hailing from Standing Rock Nation in Dakota Territory, Locke is a firebrand of a filmmaker, ready to engage her audience with confidence and determination.

Relyn G. Myrthil ’19 lands Silkroad ensemble internship

Relyn G. Myrthil ’19, an artistic administrator, independent curator and art and music historian, recently landed an internship at Silkroad, a Grammy-winning touring ensemble of global musicians founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 1998.

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Sounds of Moho Playlist: February Edition

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[Image text: WMHC has been Mount Holyoke's independent, student-run radio station since 1952. To catch WMHC’s most recent programming, scan this QR Code or listen on air at 91.5 FM. WMHC Music Director Top Songs from February:Sophie Maxfield '2…

[Image text: WMHC has been Mount Holyoke's independent, student-run radio station since 1952. To catch WMHC’s most recent programming, scan this QR Code or listen on air at 91.5 FM. 

WMHC Music Director Top Songs from February:

Sophie Maxfield '21→ NOTICE by JIMMY EDGAR 

Lucy James-Olson '22 → Reason to Believe by Vagabon ft. Courtney Barnett”


Watching ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ with rose-colored glasses

Anyone close to me knows that I’m a hopeless romantic who watches ABC’s popular reality dating programs, “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” to see love-crazed singles attempt to find their future spouses. I became interested in the franchise as a sophomore in high school, and I have been obsessed ever since. As a white viewer, I wasn’t focused on the shows’ lack of diversity even though the majority of contestants were white and the first Black lead, Rachel Lindsay, only appeared in 2017.

Obama and Springsteen team up for Spotify podcast

Obama and Springsteen team up for Spotify podcast

On Feb. 22, 2021, former United States President Barack Obama and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bruce Springsteen of the E Street Band released the first two episodes of their eight-part podcast series, “Renegades: Born in the USA,” on Spotify.

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