Achieving the ‘Impossible’ — Alumni Profile, Thomas Mitchell ’87
As a legal scholar, reform drafter, and MacArthur Fellow, Thomas Mitchell ’87 has spent his career securing justice against all odds.
Lauren Siegel ’27
Guitars, Gaming, and Photography: Getting to Know Amherst Custodians
Who keeps Amherst campus shining? Features Editors Belaine Mamo ’27, Lauren Siegel ’27, and Caroline Paluska ’29 highlight three custodial staff members and their lives on and off campus.
Same Questions, Different Campuses: Five Colleges in Conversation
Managing Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 and Assistant Features Editor Caroline Paluska ’29 interviewed students from across the Five College Consortium about their favorite traditions, their college’s dating scene, and more!
Poster Problems: Publicizing in Ford Student Center
Managing Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 looks into where students are able to advertise club meetings and events in Ford Student Center following the loss of high traffic spaces in Valentine Dining Hall and Keefe Campus Center.
A Look into Amherst’s Athletic Admissions Process
Senior Managing Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 and Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26 investigate Amherst’s athletic recruitment process, detailing how it operates and the role it plays in the college’s diversity efforts.
Party Politics: Amherst’s Recent Social Decline
Investigating the recent increase in Amherst parties getting shut down, Senior Managing Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 and Managing Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 spoke to students about their experiences hosting parties this semester and disparities in relationships with campus security.
Fighting for a More Perfect Union — Alumni Profile, Paul Smith ’76
As one of the most influential lawyers in the nation, Paul Smith ’76 has spent his career fiercely championing civil rights.