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Jayda Ma ’28

Managing Arts & Living Editor
Mammoths Read: Fall Book Recommendations

Mammoths Read: Fall Book Recommendations

As autumn begins next week, the Arts & Living team has your next cozy read covered. This week, our editors are sharing their top fall book recommendations, which are the perfect companions for the spooky season and a cup of warm cider.
Jayda Ma ’28, Mila Massaki Gomes ’27, Amber Lee ’28 Sep 17, 2025
Gabby Avena: A Kind of Knowing

Gabby Avena: A Kind of Knowing

Anyone who encounters Gabby Avena will be instantly struck by her genuine warmth, her ability to listen intently, and the way she makes every conversation feel both meaningful and inspiring.
Jayda Ma ’28 May 23, 2025
The True Meaning Behind Being a “Bad Activist”

The True Meaning Behind Being a “Bad Activist”

Artist and activist Mai Khoi brought her electrifying performance “Bad Activist” to Amherst, combining music and political defiance in a gripping set. Managing Arts & Living Editor Jayda Ma ’28 recounts Khoi’s journey from pop stardom to exile, examining how art and activism remain inseparable.
Jayda Ma ’28 Mar 12, 2025

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