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Nife Joshua '26

Staff Writer

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.

CRESS Update: What New Leadership Might Mean for the Future of CRESS in Amherst

CRESS Update: What New Leadership Might Mean for the Future of CRESS in Amherst

On April 8, the town of Amherst hired Camille Theriaque as the new director of CRESS. Following up on a past article, Staff Writers Ana Mosisa ’24 and Nife Joshua ’26 investigate continuing issues in the program.

Quick Questions: Why is Val Overcrowded?

Quick Questions: Why is Val Overcrowded?

Staff writer Nife Joshua ’26 answers a quick question about recent overcrowding in Valentine Dining Hall as part of longer-term reporting on Val.

Black Student Hairstylists Build Business, Community on Campus

The Student speaks with the owners of two student-run Black hairstyling businesses on campus, KC Cutz and Mane Attraction. These students not only provide a scarce service, but help build community and create space for the practice of Black hair care on campus.

Geothermal Energy Switch Makes College History

Geothermal Energy Switch Makes College History

The Student explored the function and significance of the college’s new heating and cooling system, which will be largely powered by geothermal energy. The switch marks a major step forward in the plan to decarbonize the campus by 2030.

Facing Drought, Book and Plow Farm Shows Resilience

Facing Drought, Book and Plow Farm Shows Resilience

Book and Plow Farm had a smaller yield this year due to a drought that affected the Northeast. Despite the challenges, the farm delivered a healthy harvest for many of its staple vegetables, thanks in part to its resilience and adaptation.