Extraterrestrial Taters Land in Amherst
From Earth to the International Space Station to Book and Plow Farm: How Assistant Professor of Art Lucia Monge sent 75 Peruvian potato seeds on a grand voyage.
Emma Burd '26
Thinking the Humanities: A CHI Cheat Sheet
The Center for Humanistic Inquiry (CHI) is a hub for those interested in the humanities at Amherst to gather and explore their scholarship. The Student digs into the mission of the center and the importance of its programming, which includes weekly Wednesday salons.
Debunking Amherst’s Music Lesson Crisis
Despite its intended goal of increasing the accessibility of music lessons, a recent policy change thwarted some students’ attempts to register for lessons this semester. The Student investigated the source of the difficulties and the outlook for prospective enrollees.
Staff Spotlight: Bilal A. Muhammad ’99
Bilal A. Muhammad ’99 works in Frost Library as the evening circulation student supervisor and specialist. He spoke with The Student about his role at Amherst, his podcast, and returning to the Pioneer Valley.
Budget Complicates New Student Center Construction
Staff Writer Emma Burd ’26 checks in on the progress of the college's long-term plans for a new student center, finding that a tighter budget and the declining endowment seem to be potential roadblocks to starting construction.
Thoughts on Theses: Anna Buswell
Anna Buswell is a music and psychology double major who is writing a thesis in each department. Her psychology thesis examines how children evaluate other people, and her music thesis delves into Christian passion music.