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Ira Buch '29

Jhumpa Lahiri’s Languages of Foreignness

Jhumpa Lahiri’s Languages of Foreignness

Managing News Editor Ira Buch ʼ29 reports from the third annual Rhonda Cobham-Sander Lecture, where Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri discussed her process of translating Ovidʼs “The Metamorphoses,” and her unique proto-feminist interpretation of the poem.

Tyler House Closed Due To Low Interest

Tyler House Closed Due To Low Interest

After only three students signed up to live in Tyler House for the 2026-2027 academic year, several college administrative offices decided to close the residence for the year. Three students and a community advisor have been relocated to other dorms on campus.

Frost Library C Level Closed Due to Mold

Frost Library C Level Closed Due to Mold

C Level of Frost Library has been closed since the beginning of the academic year due to a mold infestation. The infestation has affected 60% of the aisles, preventing students from requesting any of the 300,000 books on the floor. Director of the Library Martin Garnar cited humidity as the cause.

Aidan Cooper: Exploring the Multitudes

Aidan Cooper: Exploring the Multitudes

Aidan Cooper’s immense creativity manifests not only in their evocative poetry, but in the many ways they contribute to campus — whether on stage with the widely beloved Mr. Gad’s House of Improv, as president of the Poetry Club, or through “Voices of the Class.”

Satire: Class of 2030 Statistics Leaked on Fizz

Satire: Class of 2030 Statistics Leaked on Fizz

The leaked information revealed a record percentage of female-identifying students in the admitted class. The Admission Office also shared expectations of a higher yield rate due to the increased relevance of a Liberal Arts education in the age of AI.

Students Reject New Honor Code Proposal

Students Reject New Honor Code Proposal

On Monday, students rejected the proposed Honor Code with an overwhelming majority. Ahead of the vote, College Council representatives organized a Q&A session to address concerns about the timing, communication, and reduction of student rights surrounding the proposed Honor Code.

Attorney Paul Smith Reflects On LGBTQ+ Rights in Courts

Attorney Paul Smith Reflects On LGBTQ+ Rights in Courts

Visiting Professor from Practice at Georgetown Law School and Amherst College Trustee, Paul Smith, joined Provost and Dean of the Faculty Martha Umphrey for a discussion on LGBTQ+ legal rights from historical and contemporary perspectives.