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Luke Deeble ’29

Contributing Writer

Seriously Spooky, Scary Soundtracks of the Season

Seriously Spooky, Scary Soundtracks of the Season

Think you know the difference between spooky and scary? Staff Writer Luke Deeble ’29 dives into the songs that actually terrify, from Echo & the Bunnymen to Jay-Z, and makes a case for why understanding your fears might be the real trick (or treat).

“The Mind Reels” Book Review

Raw, unflinching, and vividly written, “The Mind Reels” delivers a fearless portrait of life with bipolar disorder. Contributing Writer Luke Deeble ’29 examines Freddie deBoer’s debut novel, a work that resists easy sympathy or tidy resolutions while illuminating an often-misunderstood condition.

Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Monologue: A Reflection of Political Polarization

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, Contributing Author Luke Deeble ’29 reflects on Jimmy Kimmel’s unexpected grace, the perils of political tribalism, and what moments of empathy can teach us about preserving free speech and shared humanity.

Lessons From The Performative Male Contest

Lessons From The Performative Male Contest

Last Friday, Clairo, matcha, and feminist literature took the spotlight at Amherst’s first Performative Male Contest, hosted by AAS. Contributing Writer Luke Deeble ’29 reflects on satire and stereotypes as contestants embodied a popular culture archetype to the fullest.