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Nife Joshua '26

Staff Writer

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.

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.