To My Fellow First-Years, Thank You

Newly-elected AAS Vice President and Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 expresses gratitude for the first-year class and reflects on their exceptional sense of community.

My Vision for a New and Restructured AAS

Contributing Writer Shane Dillon ’26 shares his hopes for the Association of Amherst Students as its newly-elected vice president, including a plan to "rewrite the reputation of the senate."

My Fellow Freshmen, You Are Not Alone

Columnist Shane Dillon ’26 reminds his fellow first-years to take care of themselves as the semester gets tough.

Mass. Insider: On the Ballot

In preparation for next week’s elections, Mass. Insider columnist Shane Dillon ’26 provides a quick rundown of this year’s ballot.

Mass. Insider: Will Kim Driscoll Remember Western Massachusetts?

Mass. Insider columnist Shane Dillon ’26 advocates for the western side of the state, making the case that the political clout of non-Boston areas of Massachusetts is vital for politicians running for higher office.

Mass. Insider: We Desperately Need West-East Rail

Mass. Insider Columnist Shane Dillon ’26 reviews the statewide struggle for a high-speed rail line running from the east to the west in Massachusetts.

Mass. Insider: Our Politics Are Weird, But Changing

Mass. Insider Columnist Shane Dillon ’26 attempts to make sense of a central paradox of Massachusetts politics.

Mass. Insider: Maura Healey’s Bid For Governor

Columnist Shane Dillon ’26 begins his new column with a discussion of upcoming Massachusetts general election and the Democratic nominee Maura Healey, who, unusually for a Democratic candidate, may be poised to win.