A Writing College That Doesn’t Trust Writing
Managing Features Editor Ava Nair ’28 dissects Amherst’s anxiety over AI, arguing that the rush to bluebooks exposes how easily the “writing college” sacrifices slow thinking for control.
Ava Nair ’28
Worth the Wait? Amherst Spring Concert Lineup Announced
Following the announcement of Amherst’s Spring Concert lineup — featuring the Anti-Citizens, Hot Chelle Rae, and Kyle — Managing Features Editors Talia Ehrenberg ’28, Belaine Mamo ’27 and Ava Nair ’28 investigate student reactions and what to expect from this year’s concert.
Quick Questions: What’s Happening in the East Lot?
In this edition of Quick Questions, Managing Features Editor Ava Nair ’28 answers what’s behind the parking disruptions in the East Lot and why construction has taken over much of the space this year.
Results from The Student’s First-Year Survey
In this year’s installment of The Student’s First-Year Survey, Managing Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28, Assistant Features Editor Ava Nair ’28, and Contributing Writer Mark Anthony ’29 explore the backgrounds, values, and outlooks of Amherst’s newest class.
From Script to the Big Screen — Alumni Profile, Mary Coleman ’86
At Pixar and now at Locksmith Animation, Mary Coleman ’86 has turned her Amherst-honed love of storytelling into a career shaping some of the most beloved animated films.
Local Lookout: The New Amherst Oyster Bar
Amherst Oyster Bar is the new seafood-focused restaurant in town, attracting students, faculty, and locals alike. Assistant Managing Features Editor Ava Nair ’28 gives the inside scoop on the restaurant’s behind-the-scenes operations, including how it gets its constant oyster supply.
Quick Questions: What’s With the Jerseys in Val?
Over the summer, jerseys popped up in Val’s Russ Wing. Where did they come from? Assistant Features Editor Ava Nair ‘28 investigated this quick question by speaking with the Office of Student Affairs and Dining Services about the origin and future of the college apparel.