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Matthew Fisher ’26

Shoveling through the Storm: Custodial Perspectives

Shoveling through the Storm: Custodial Perspectives

After Winter Storm Fern blanketed Amherst with 17 inches of snow, Staff Writer Matthew Fisher ’26 spoke with administrators about the custodial and grounds crews who worked around the clock to keep campus safe and accessible.

Local Lookout: Antonio’s Pizza

Local Lookout: Antonio’s Pizza

In this edition of Local Lookout, Staff Writer Matthew Fisher ’26 dives into Antonio’s Pizza, a downtown Amherst staple. Antonio’s general manager highlights the intense preparation and commotion that goes into delivering a delicious weekend night.

Reflecting on 30 Years in the Newsroom — Alumni Profile, Wendy Fisher ’85

After graduating from Amherst and returning from Paris, Wendy Fisher ’85 rose in the ranks in her various journalistic jobs in New York City.

Amherst Houselessness: Resources On and Off Campus

Amherst Houselessness: Resources On and Off Campus

Hampshire County, like many places around the country, is facing a rise in homelessness. Staff Writer Matthew Fisher ’26 explores the impact on unhoused individuals, the college, and the larger local community.

Dueling Emails Reignite Dining Hall Debates

Dueling Emails Reignite Dining Hall Debates

Recent calls for students to stop taking dining materials from Val have resurfaced longstanding debates about the removal of to-go containers and overcrowding in the dining hall. Val says it has had to order more than 9,000 forks this year.

Civil War Tablets Exhibit Honors Black Soldiers’ Legacy

Civil War Tablets Exhibit Honors Black Soldiers’ Legacy

The Civil War Tablets and Photograph Exhibit, currently displayed in the Bangs Community Center in downtown Amherst, commemorates Black people from the Amherst region who fought for the Union Army.

Staff Spotlight: Shailaija Campbell-Parker

Staff Spotlight: Shailaija Campbell-Parker

Shailaija Campbell-Parker is a checker at Valentine Dining Hall who often works late-night shifts. In this Staff Spotlight, Campbell-Parker discusses life as a UMass psychology student and making origami at the checker stand.