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Anna Wang '28

UMass Apartments Demolished After Fire

UMass Apartments Demolished After Fire

Late Friday, a three-alarm fire ravaged an off-campus apartment complex near the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMass), leaving over 230 UMass students without housing. A State of Emergency for the Town of Amherst was declared on Saturday and later rescinded on Sunday afternoon.

Turning the Tides of the AIDS Pandemic — Alumni Profile, Robert Yarchoan ’71

Amid the AIDS pandemic, Robert Yarchoan ’71 pioneered efforts in developing the first effective treatment against HIV. Now, his research continues to shed light on potentially fatal AIDS-related diseases.

New School Year Brings Changes in First-Year Advising

New School Year Brings Changes in First-Year Advising

The college adopted a new first-year advising process for the class of 2029, shifting to in-person group meetings held during orientation. Managing News Editors Dylan Vrins ’26 and Anna Wang ’28 spoke to administrators and students about the motivations behind this change and initial reactions.

College, Art Communities Mourn Kiiren Aamer Jackson ’24

College, Art Communities Mourn Kiiren Aamer Jackson ’24

Kiiren Aamer Jackson ’24, a much-loved artist during his time at Amherst, passed away on Saturday. Current students and professors fondly remember Jackson's bright personality and his contributions to events such as the Black Art Matters Festival and the 2024 Spring Concert.

Satire: Unlocking the Strength of Bevi

Staff Writer Isha Patel ’28 and Managing News Editor Anna Wang ’28 chronicle the life-or-death struggle over Bevi, proving once and for all that hydration is serious business at Amherst.

Mount Holyoke College Workers Go On 24-Hour Strike

Mount Holyoke College Workers Go On 24-Hour Strike

Nearly 200 staff members from Mount Holyoke College went on a 24-hour strike on Sept. 2 to advocate for wage compensation and new contracts. The strike comes after their previous contracts expired in August due to failed negotiations that began in March.

Satire: Freshman Survival Guide

Staff Writer Isha Patel ’28 and Managing News Editor Anna Wang ’28 offer some important tips and life advice to the class of 2029.