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Amaya Ranatunge '28

Contributing Writer

Beaming with Pride: Amherst Students Leave their Mark on Future Dining Commons

On Wednesday, students wrote themselves into Amherst history by leaving their permanent mark on the new Student Center and Dining Commons coming Fall 2026. Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 spoke to students about the significance of this experience.

The Real Death of Bertha Mason

Amaya Ranatunge ’28 reviews “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys, a story about power, identity, and the price of silence. She highlights the novel's achievement in challenging “Jane Eyre's” image of the crazy woman in the attic and its value in a world where so many voices remain unheard.

ASO Welcomes Families with Tchaikovsky

ASO Welcomes Families with Tchaikovsky

The Amherst Symphony Orchestra performed a Family Weekend performance of Tchaikovsky’s masterpieces. Amaya Ranatunge ’28 covers the event, which featured a solo from Tara Alahakoon ’25 and a tribute to the late Professor Jeeyon Jeong.