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Julia Gentin '26

Julia Gentin '26

Julia is a Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought major from Mountain View, California. She is a member of the cross country and track teams and sings in a cappella.

Community Advisors Unionize to Address Grievances

After years of informal conversations with different union leaders, community advisors sent a letter to the administration requesting union recognition, supported by 46 of the 60 student workers. The Association of Amherst Students also passed a resolution in favor of their unionization on Monday.

From Stand-Up Comedy to John Oliver — Alumni Profile, Johnathan Appel ’16

Johnathan Appel ’16 was rejected from Gad’s House of Improv for four years. Now, he is an award-winning writer at “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”

New Amherst Superintendent Reaffirms Agenda After Anonymous Complaint

New Amherst Superintendent Reaffirms Agenda After Anonymous Complaint

School board members received an anonymous letter alleging misconduct on the part of superintendent Dr. Xiomara Herman earlier this month. Herman, who started her term July 1, reaffirmed her priorities of transparency and healing in the face of backlash.

Anxious Campus Awaits Consequential Election Day

Anxious Campus Awaits Consequential Election Day

Students and faculty expressed deep anxiety about the result of Tuesday’s contest. Many also spoke to a sense that the problems facing American democracy will persist, no matter who wins.

From Klingon to E-Commerce — Alumni Profile, Artie Moffa ’00

Artie Moffa ’00 has always been into wordplay. He crafted extravagant fictions for his Amherst application and remains engaged in the poetic arts.

Town Kicks Off Housing Production Plan

Town Kicks Off Housing Production Plan

The town of Amherst started gathering community data for the first phase of its housing production plan. Residents said they desired attainable housing for the workforce, seniors, and young families at a meeting last Tuesday. They remained concerned about a competing student market.

Students and Administrators Reckon with a Less Racially Diverse First-Year Class

Students and Administrators Reckon with a Less Racially Diverse First-Year Class

The class of 2028 was the first to be admitted following last summer’s Supreme Court ruling banning the use of race-based affirmative action in admissions. The Student spoke to students and administrators about the large demographic change.