Ford in the Architect’s Eye
In an exclusive tour with The Student, Christoff Röttinger from Herzog & de Mueron, the
architectural firm behind the Ford Student Center, highlighted some hidden jewels in its design.
Anna Wang ’28
Former Student Arrested for 20 Criminal Charges
Jovante Gonzalez, former member of the Class of 2027, was arrested for 20 criminal charges. Gonzalez allegedly installed a camera in a gender-inclusive bathroom, discovered in mid-April. His criminal charges include nine counts of photographing an unsuspecting nude person and more.
Rebekah Hong: Between Sound and Silence
Re-interpreting silence as an interdisciplinary mode of expression, Rebekah Hong has immersed herself in Amherst’s community of Khmer Rouge survivors, and will soon travel the world to expand her research.
From the Editor’s Desk: On The Student’s “AI Problem”
From the Editor’s Desk: Editor-in-Chief Anna Wang ’28 considers Max Froomkin ’28’s recent investigation on AI use in The Student, highlighting several issues with AI detectors while exploring ways to tackle the AI problem.
College Offers Exclusive Preview of Student Center
Ahead of its anticipated fall opening, the college offered editors of The Student a sneak peek of the new Student Center and Dining Commons. The tour provided details of the space and interesting facts about its construction.
Satire: College Announces New Student Center Opening Delayed
The new Student Center and Dining Commons, originally set to open in the summer of 2026, is now scheduled to open in the fall of 2027. College officials attributed the delay to structural issues and budget concerns, factors out of the college’s control.
Satire: Two Waitlisted Legends Discover The Amherst Student
Editor-in-Chief Anna Wang ’28 and Staff Writer Isha Patel ’28 observe two prospective students dissect articles of The Amherst Student. Though waitlisted by Amherst, the two high-schoolers believe they have uncovered the college’s dark secrets.