Students Mourn Death of Abdullahi Mire ’26E
Current students and recent graduates remember Abdullahi Mire ’26E — who passed away in late November — by his eloquent poetry, dedication towards the Muslim Student Association, and vibrant personality.
Anna Wang '28
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 A State of Emergency for the Town of Amherst was declared on Saturday and later rescinded on Sunday afternoon.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
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
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
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.