Matthew Fisher: More than a ‘Dirtbag’
Whether chatting to people on the quad or hucking a disc at a frisbee tournament, Matthew Fisher is a fixture of the Amherst College community.
June Dorsch ’27
Living in a College Town: Reflections From Residents
With increasingly charged debate on the role of higher education nationwide, Editor-in-Chief Emerita June Dorsch ’27 and Staff Writer Matthew Fisher ’26 spoke to residents of the greater Amherst area on their perspectives on living in a college-dense town.
Exit Letter: Beyond the Routine
June Dorsch ’27 reflects on the routines and joys of her tenure as editor-in-chief, arguing The Student’s true consistency lies not in weekly production but in the community that sustains it.
AAS Passes Resolution Supporting Kamehameha Schools
Brought to the Senate floor by Kamaha’o Halemanu ’29, the Association of Amherst Students passed a resolution supporting Kamehameha Schools in a lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions, targeting the admissions policy that gives preference to Native Hawaiian children.
Cooking Up a Radio Show — Alumni Profile, Emily Botein ’91
From the restaurant kitchen to the studio, Emily Botein ’91 has been committed to collaboration, curiosity, and listening to people’s stories.
College Discontinues Arabic Language Courses
Amherst College will no longer offer Arabic instruction, citing the Five College Provosts’ unanimous vote to terminate the Five College Arabic Language Initiative. The decision was made primarily due to low enrollment.
Presidential Scholar Talk Sees Full Red Room
Anthropologist, professor, and National Book Award winner Jason De León visited campus on Tuesday to discuss his 2024 book: “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling.” De León discussed the portrayal of human smugglers, his upbringing, and his next book project.