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Alicia Xin '27

Historian Examines the Links Between Evangelicals and Constitutional Originalism

Historian Examines the Links Between Evangelicals and Constitutional Originalism

Austin Lee Steelman, a PhD candidate at Stanford, discussed the long-standing affinity between the religious right and originalism, a legal movement which advocates for reading the Constitution according to the framers’ original intent.

Dara Horn Speaks On Antisemitism and Israel

Dara Horn Speaks On Antisemitism and Israel

Dara Horn, author of “People Love Dead Jews,” discussed how people often prefer to talk about historical antisemitism, or dead Jews, over contemporary antisemitism. She argued that it is because others feel more comfortable when Jews have erased parts of their identity or are powerless.

College’s Super Computer Cluster Awaits a New Name

College’s Super Computer Cluster Awaits a New Name

The college’s new super computer has already enabled dozens of faculty, students, and staff to conduct research at lightning speed. Next week, it will receive its official name, as decided by a community vote.

Student Dining Hall Workers at Smith Vote to Unionize

Student Dining Hall Workers at Smith Vote to Unionize

Workers overwhelmingly voted to form the union, which is affiliated with the Office and Professional Employees International Union. Organizers hope for safer working conditions, training for new workers, and better pay.

Class of 2024E Reflects on Pandemic, Gap Semesters

Class of 2024E Reflects on Pandemic, Gap Semesters

The Class of 2024E, the last cohort of students that experienced Amherst before the pandemic, graduated on Sunday, Dec. 3 at a short ceremony in Johnson Chapel. Graduates reflected on the ways in which their unique pathway through college has shaped their experience.