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Shane Dillon '26

On Life Among Queer Men at Amherst College

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 unpacks life among queer men at Amherst, arguing that social pressures and secrecy constrain openness, revealing how even progressive campuses can reproduce broader societal silences.

Satire: AAS to Delay Transition of Power

Satire: AAS to Delay Transition of Power

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ‘26 argues that the rituals of student governance have become a substitute for progress itself, leaving him with no choice but to take matters into his own hands.

Faith and Politics

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 reflects on a conversation with Pete Buttigieg during Amherst College LitFest 2026, examining how faith can meaningfully inform political life without becoming a tool of division.

Honor the Ballot: Let the Audit Proceed

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 argues that Massachusetts’ Question 1, which empowers the state auditor to review the legislature, must be honored, warning that delays and procedural stalling threaten democratic accountability.

The Moment We Are In

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 confronts the dissonance of coming of age amid institutional decay, arguing that dialogue without pressure breeds apathy and that this moment demands courage beyond comfort.

ATTN: The Democratic Party

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 reflects on the election and urges the Democratic Party to become more responsive to voters’ needs.

One Last Call Home

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 reflects on Biden’s campaign promises and urges Amherst students to vote.