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Rizwan Ayub '27

AAS Replaces Easter with a Non-Denominational “Bunny Day”

AAS Replaces Easter with a Non-Denominational “Bunny Day”

The replacement of Easter with a non-denominational “Bunny Day” marks the first time that a college student government has unilaterally ended a federal holiday. The winner of the 2026 “Bunny Day” egg hunt will be rewarded with a spa day sponsored by AAS.

16 Months After My Justice Class

Staff Writer Rizwan Ayub ’27 reflects on his experience in “Justice,” the Inside-Out Prison Exchange class, arguing that the program exposed the stark inequities between Amherst students’ unearned privilege and the systemic oppression faced by incarcerated individuals.

Reflecting on Amherst’s “Care-ocracy”

Staff Writer Rizwan Ayub ’27 reflects on Amherst College’s “care-ocracy,” arguing that the institution’s meticulous attention to student wellbeing is both a blessing and a lens that can blind students to their own privilege.

Growing Up Segregated

Staff Writer Rizwan Ayub ’27 reflects on growing up in the segregated suburbs of Long Island and examines how these early experiences shaped his understanding of race, class, and privilege.

“Popping the Gilded Bubble”

Contributing Writer Rizwan Ayub ‘27 examines how, despite Amherst priding itself on cultivating a diverse campus environment and admitting students from all walks of life, the very structure of elite institutions and the admissions process creates a certain kind of intellectual homogeneity.

People’s Places: Eden Prairie and Minnesota with Ayres Warren ’26

People’s Places: Eden Prairie and Minnesota with Ayres Warren ’26

Host Rizwan Ayub ’27 is joined by Twin Cities area resident Ayres Warren ’26 to discuss everything from “Minnesota Nice” to being Black in a predominantly white state, especially after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

People’s Places: Atlanta with Noah Turbes ’27

Host Rizwan Ayub ’27 is joined by Atlanta native Noah Turbes ’27 to discuss the architectural, cultural, and culinary differences between Atlanta and Amherst.