Cartoon: November Meltdown
Assistant Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 explores anxiety around the election in this cartoon.
Lauren Siegel ’27
Forging Harmony Through International Diversity — Alumni Profile, Hajime Hayashi ’85
As the Japanese Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Hajime Hayashi ’85 still carries Amherst’s commitment to diversity, empathy, and tolerance with him in all aspects of his daily life.
At Cider Run and Beyond: Amherst A Better Chance Engages Town Community
Assistant Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 highlights Amherst A Better Chance, a residential high school program where students of color from educationally underserved districts live together in town and attend Amherst-Pelham Regional High School.
Palestinian-Israeli Organizations Offer Visions of Peace
Representatives from two organizations that foster conversation between Israelis and Palestinians visited campus last week. They shared their experiences in bringing people together over shared grief and art.
Fresh Faculty: George Abraham
George Abraham is the English department’s 2024 Writer-in-Residence. They spoke to The Student about their poetic craft, passion for political activism, and commitment to building strong community during their time at Amherst.
Cindy Rosario: Creating Community Through Deep Engagement
Cindy Rosario’s time at Amherst has been shaped by a deep commitment to fostering community and interpersonal growth. While she has a remarkable work ethic, her true power stems from enriching the lives of others.
“Mouths Wide Open” for CupcakKe at Spring Concert
Assistant Arts & Living Editors Lauren Siegel ’27 and Abby Kim ’27 review last weekend’s spring concert, highlighting the crowd’s enthusiasm for CupcakKe’s raunchy performance.