A Life Unscripted, On and Off the Stage — Alumni Profile, Tom McKitterick ’70
Tom McKitterick ’70 has been an actor, photojournalist, and theater producer — dedicating his life to intellectual curiosity.
Olivia Law '27
Not Bread Alone Serves Up Food and Community
Not Bread Alone is an Amherst program that provides meals and community to those who need it most, often with student volunteers. Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26 and Assistant Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 highlight the organization and its commitment to building bonds through food.
New Year, New Val: Dining Director Brings about Change
The beginning of the semester has served up various new stations, choices, and seating in Val — largely thanks to new Director of Dining Bill Connor. Assistant Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 explores these changes and its impacts on the Amherst community.
Grace Nyanchoka: Classes in an International Context
Be it through her studies in neuroscience, work with the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Sustainability, or dance with the African and Caribbean Student Union, Grace Nyanchoka ’24 has found ways to keep her home country close.
Community Cooking: A Warm Welcome from East Gables
Next to Pratt Field lies East Gables — an affordable housing development that opened last fall. Assistant Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 takes a trip to an East Gables cookout, learning about the building, its residents, and the community they have created.
Exploring Five College Students’ Experiences at Amherst
Five College students are an essential part of the Amherst community, yet few know what their experiences are like. Staff Writer Olivia Law ’27 interviews students from across the Five Colleges to learn more about their experience taking Amherst classes.
Thoughts on Theses: Mary Gum ’24
Mary Gum ’24 is a senior double majoring in psychology and anthropology. Her thesis explores metacognitive trust in four- and five-year-old children.