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Nife Joshua '26

Staff Writer

Walking on the Woodside: Amherst’s Children’s Center

Woodside Children’s Center, the Amherst College-affiliated early childhood learning center, has long served Amherst faculty and staff. Managing Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with Woodside community members committed to advancing equity — revealing the need for the college’s investment.

Amherst Adventures Abroad: Madison Rabb ’26

Amherst Adventures Abroad: Madison Rabb ’26

In this new edition of Amherst Adventures Abroad, Managing Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with Madison Rabb ’26 to learn about her semester in Madrid, highlighting her immersion in the Spanish language, travels around Europe, and newfound love for Spanish cuisine.

Quick Questions: “Snow Day” or a Snowy Day?

Quick Questions: “Snow Day” or a Snowy Day?

Wondering if another snow day is on the horizon? Managing Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 delves into the mystery of the necessary criteria for classes to be canceled.

Amherst Adventures Abroad: Naomi Habtu ’26E

For many students, going abroad is one of the highlights of the Amherst experience, but it’s not often that students get the inside scoop. Managing Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with Naomi Habtu ’26E to learn about her semester in Chile.

Graduating Transfer Students Reflect on Amherst Experiences

Graduating Transfer Students Reflect on Amherst Experiences

This week, a number of transfer students will graduate from Amherst as members of the class of 2025E. The Student interviewed five of them to celebrate their accomplishments and hear about their experiences.

Professors Plan Syllabi, Class Discussions Around Election

Professors Plan Syllabi, Class Discussions Around Election

In light of Tuesday’s election, some professors have altered their syllabi. Staff Writer Talia Ehrenberg ’28 and Assistant Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with two Amherst professors about how they plan to approach the election in their classes.

Confusion, Anxiety: Students React to 2028 Demographics

Confusion, Anxiety: Students React to 2028 Demographics

Assistant Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 gathered student reactions to demographic shifts in the class of 2028. Many were concerned about the decrease in diversity and its threat to communities of color.