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The Editorial Board examines Amherst students’ underuse of the Five College Consortium, arguing that overcoming logistical and cultural barriers will require not only practical support but also a renewed culture of intellectual curiosity that values exploration.

Assistant Professor of German Hannah Hunter-Parker urges Amherst students to start a new language this spring, highlighting how language learning expands perspective and possibility.

Contributing Writer Julia Teller ’28 reflects on how studying Arabic at Amherst deepened both personal and intellectual connections — and argues that the college’s decision to cut the program undermines its commitment to curiosity and cross-cultural understanding.