Jaden Richards: Giving Back Through Public Service
Be it his time on the AAS or his research on public policy later this year, Jaden Richards is constantly searching for ways to apply his intellectual interests to the real world.
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Alyssa Xu: On the Rhodes of Sincerity
Alyssa Xu’s path from rural New Brunswick, Canada, to the rarefied ranks of Rhodes Scholars is not just a story of talent and triumph, but of luminous sincerity, fierce curiosity, and a devotion to seeing — and serving — those most often unseen.
Lillia Hammond: From Volleyball Courts to Rocket Science
Fueled by boundless curiosity and a deep love for creation, Lillia Hammond '25 forges connections between art and engineering — mentoring, building, and leading with a spark that lights every room she enters.
Jacquelyn Cabarrubia: Building Community at Amherst and Beyond
Jacquelyn Cabarrubia’s commitment to fostering community manifests not only in her work revitalizing her heritage language, but also through her dedication to empowering and uplifting every person she meets.
Bela Achaibar: Unraveling the Fabric of Diaspora
Bela Achaibar pieced together an education as layered as the cultures she studied, built on curiosity, creativity, and a deep love for where we come from.
Ahanu Youngblood: Chasing Adventure With Boundless Curiosity
With steady and unwavering passion, Ahanu Youngblood moves through the world with a quiet confidence: chasing snow, science, and community with a warmth that draws people in, and a drive that pushes boundaries.
Caden Stockwell: Pure Passion and Open Optimism
Caden Stockwell channels his bold creative vision into his films and political voice, leaving an unforgettable mark on Amherst through art and leadership.
Satire: Hearts of the Heard: Sunburnt Situationships
Relationship in limbo post-spring break voyage to Florida? The Student is here with insightful advice to guide you through the trickiest of circumstances.
Satire: Day in the Life of the Amherst Mammoth Mascot
In the first edition of our new column, “Day in the Life of a Mammoth,” The Student spent the day with none other than the Amherst Mammoth Mascot herself.
Satire: College Finds Novel Way to Escape Endowment Tax
Endowment Tax? Never heard of her. Staff Writer Savita Jani ’28 reports on the college’s project to spend all the endowment on the most anticipated project in college history: Bring Back the Woolies.
Satire: Campus Dining Attacks Latest Victim
Valentine Dining Hall is not for the weak. The Student sat down with Fizz personality “Mikey” to get a better understanding of the daily trials and tribulations of Amherst students in search of their meals.
Satire: Toddler Admitted to the Class of 2029
The class of 2029 makes history as toddler Tyler Young ’29 is set to enroll in the college as a geology major with a concentration in shoveling wood chips and making mud pies.
Satire: Star Trek: One Small Step for Mammoth, One Giant Leap for MammothKind
Starting in the spring semester of 2026, the Loeb Center will debut its newest trek. Eight eligible students will be propelled into the sky and tasked with learning amongst the stars in the new space-based program: Star Trek.
Satire: Editorial: The Amherst Student’s Bold Transition to AI-Written Articles
The Editorial Board announces new changes to the paper’s policy.