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Leo Kamin '25

Leo Kamin '25

Leo Kamin is a managing news editor. A history and economics major from Denver, Colorado, he is a passionate fan of Liverpool FC and is interested in American history.

Congressman Jamie Raskin Speaks on State of American Democracy, Jan. 6 Insurrection

Congressman Jamie Raskin Speaks on State of American Democracy, Jan. 6 Insurrection

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Congressman Jamie Raskin spoke on campus as part of the Point/Counterpoint series “Democracy at a Cross Roads.” The talk discussed the threats facing American democracy and Raskin’s role on the January 6 committee.

Women’s Soccer Crushes Cardinals, Punishes Polar Bears in 2-0 Weekend

Women’s Soccer Crushes Cardinals, Punishes Polar Bears in 2-0 Weekend

The women’s soccer team beat Wesleyan 3-0 and Bowdoin 2-1 on Senior Day, to bring their overall record to 9-2 — currently the best in the NESCAC. They have just four regular season games remaining.

Contract Dispute Halts AAS-sponsored Free Detergent Program

Contract Dispute Halts AAS-sponsored Free Detergent Program

The Association of Amherst Students (AAS)-sponsored program to provide a free, sustainable laundry detergent alternative to students has ceased to operate this year due to contract issues between the college and service provider Generation Conscious.

Super League, LIV: How (Not) To Resist Big Money in Sports

Super League, LIV: How (Not) To Resist Big Money in Sports

As enormous sums of money continue to flow into the world of sports, Managing News Editor Leo Kamin ’25 compares the failed European Super League and the rise of LIV Golf, drawing lessons from their diverging fates.

Amherst Labor Alliance Stages Protest at Trustee Dinner

Amherst Labor Alliance Stages Protest at Trustee Dinner

Just over a dozen members of the Amherst Labor Alliance gathered on Thursday, Sept. 8, to protest staff working conditions at a “Pizza with the Trustees” event behind the Inn at Boltwood, which hosted board members, President Michael Elliott, and specially-invited students.

Students Offer Advice to President Elliott

As President Michael Elliott begins his first semester at the college, The Student surveyed students to gather their advice for the new president. Responses ranged from demands for greater transparency to suggestions regarding specific campus issues.

No. 2 Men’s Soccer Ties Midd, Demolishes Thomas College

No. 2 Men’s Soccer Ties Midd, Demolishes Thomas College

After opening NESCAC play with an exciting tie against the always-formidable Middlebury, the men’s soccer team dismantled Thomas College 10-0. Three games in, the Mammoths possess a record of 2-0-1.