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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.

Isaac Bindman: A Quirky Academic and Biddy Martin’s Doppelganger

From his tea drinking habits to his academic interests, Isaac Bindman draws a lot from his heritage as a German, British Jew. But he owes his intelligent sense of humor, meticulousness, and genuine care for others to none other than himself.

President Addresses Protests and Police at Faculty Meeting

At the April 26 faculty meeting, Elliott said he could not commit to ruling out police presence at future protests, but said it would always be a last resort. He also announced this year’s honorary degree recipients.

Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools Recently Amended

Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools Recently Amended

Amherst educator Lamikco Magee filed a federal lawsuit against the district and its former and current leaders alleging retaliation and discrimination. The lawsuit comes after a wave of resignations and a district-wide Title IX investigation.

Resource Center Staff Protest Israel/Palestine Censorship

Resource Center Staff Protest Israel/Palestine Censorship

After the Women’s and Gender Center didn't publish a student employee’s column about reproductive health in Gaza, employees staged a walkout condemning censorship and demanding that the college investigate its financial ties to Israel and call for a ceasefire.

Yiddish Book Center President To Step Down After 45 Years

Yiddish Book Center President To Step Down After 45 Years

Aaron Lansky founded the Yiddish Book Center in 1980, after realizing the literature was endangered. He will be stepping down as president in June 2025, but will still stay on two more years as a senior adviser. Susan Bronson, executive director, will assume the presidency.

Amherst for Palestine Demands Divestment Outside Trustee Dinner

Amherst for Palestine Demands Divestment Outside Trustee Dinner

Students protested outside a trustee dinner at the Inn on Boltwood, criticizing the college’s stance on the war and demanding divestment from companies profiting from Israeli violence.

Spanish Dual-Immersion Program Continues on Path Despite Losing Grant

Spanish Dual-Immersion Program Continues on Path Despite Losing Grant

Amherst’s successful dual immersion program, Caminantes, has lost an important state grant. Five years after its founding, Caminantes has improved students’ proficiency in both Spanish and English and increased pride in their heritage.