Anxious Campus Awaits Consequential Election Day
Students and faculty expressed deep anxiety about the result of Tuesday’s contest. Many also spoke to a sense that the problems facing American democracy will persist, no matter who wins.
Latest
Editorial: Beyond the Ballot Box
Old News: Five Historic Election Days on Campus
Town of Amherst Sees Robust Early-Voting Turnout
International Students Offer Their Perspectives on U.S. Elections
Historian Explores the Indian Removal Act and its Consequences
Does Rate My Professor Deserve a Perfect Rating?
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Arts & Living
Film Society x The Student: “Conclave”
In this Film Society x The Student review, Caden Stockwell ’25 argues that “Conclave,” a film that follows the election of a new pope, bears striking similarities to this year’s election season.
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The Choral Society Excites Campus With Their S-O-N-Gs!
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Film Society x The Student: “A Different Man”
Film Society x The Student: “The Substance”
Features
Old News: Five Historic Election Days on Campus
From widespread protests in 1968 to raucous celebrations in 2008, this Election Day edition of Old News explores how The Student reported on five different elections across three centuries.
Does Rate My Professor Deserve a Perfect Rating?
Professors Plan Syllabi, Class Discussions Around Election
Fresh Faculty: Nathaniel Brennan
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Ghosts of Valentine: Paranormal Activity on Campus
Thoughts on Theses: Tim Carroll ’25
News
Anxious Campus Awaits Consequential Election Day
Students and faculty expressed deep anxiety about the result of Tuesday’s contest. Many also spoke to a sense that the problems facing American democracy will persist, no matter who wins.
Town of Amherst Sees Robust Early-Voting Turnout
International Students Offer Their Perspectives on U.S. Elections
Historian Explores the Indian Removal Act and its Consequences
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Campus Police Log: Oct. 27 to Nov. 3
College to Open Dorm Above Amherst College Store
Opinion
Editorial: Beyond the Ballot Box
The Editorial Board takes stock of an anxious campus, suggesting that voters’ emotions should be used to engage in democracy even after Election Day.
Exercises in Thought: Election Edition
Cartoon: November Meltdown
DEI at Amherst
One Last Call Home
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The Amherst College Textbook Solution — Persevering Towards Our Celestial Standards
Sports
Around the Herd: Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 in Athletics
In this week’s Around the Herd: Cross country thrives, women’s soccer beats Conn College, and volleyball takes down Middlebury.
Sports’ Role in Politics
Rowing Team Dominates Fall Season
An Inside Look at Amherst Football
NBA Preview: Joey and June’s Predictions for the 2024-2025 Season
Around the Herd: Oct. 23 to Oct. 29 in Athletics
Before the Game: Analysis of the Homecoming Matchup
Videos
Cartoon
Cartoon: November Meltdown
Assistant Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 explores anxiety around the election in this cartoon.
Comic: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Comic: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Exit
Hot Or Not? — Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023
Big Stick Energy — Breaking The Ice: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
