Amherst: The Harsh Truth

[Trigger warning: Suicide] Dear Amherst students, Imagine it’s late at night on a Saturday. You and your friends have been out drinking and partying since 8 p.m., and it has been a great night. You all say good night. You’re heading back to your room when you get the text. I need you. “Now?” You think. “It’s past midnight and all I want to do is sleep. What could possibly be so important?” Please. Come. I need you. You go to your friend’s room. He or she is sitting there, sobbing. He or she t