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June Dorsch ’27

Editor-in-Chief

Elliott Addresses Fears Surrounding Academic Freedom

Amid ongoing fears surrounding federal intervention in higher education, Editor-in-Chief June Dorsch ’27 spoke with President Michael Elliott about the roots of these attacks and how Amherst will be affected by the current administration’s agenda.

Faculty Vote to Separate the Mathematics and Statistics Department

Faculty Vote to Separate the Mathematics and Statistics Department

On Friday, the faculty voted unanimously to separate the math and statistics department into two. The two departments are currently housed in the same department but have separate majors and faculty meetings.

Town Members Protest Proposed Amherst Public School Budget Cuts

Town Members Protest Proposed Amherst Public School Budget Cuts

Support Our Schools (SOS) Amherst, a group of parents and volunteers, protested in town on Saturday over $3 million in proposed budget cuts to Amherst public schools.

“We Bleed in Public”: Teju Cole on Novel Writing, Poetry, and Political Discourse

In his LitFest talk, Presidential Scholar Teju Cole discussed his approach to novel writing, blending prose with photography, and his admiration for Emily Dickinson.

Faculty Votes to Alter Course Schedule

Faculty Votes to Alter Course Schedule

On Friday, Amherst faculty approved a new course schedule that will include shorter courses and more available class times throughout the day. The changes aim to make better use of available classrooms while making certain courses more accessible to students.

President Elliott Looks Ahead to the College in the Trump Era

The results of the 2024 election are predicted to have a substantial impact on college campuses. The Student spoke with President Michael Elliott about the possible consequences of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and how the college is preparing to respond.

NBA Preview: Joey and June’s Predictions for the 2024-2025 Season

Senior Managing Editor June Dorsch ’27 and Staff Writer Joey Supik ’27 make their bets on which players will take home this season’s awards.