Student Squared: Rubina Singh ’28
In this edition of Student Squared, Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 spoke with sophomore Rubina Singh about home, her upcoming year at Oxford, and how she’d spend her perfect day at Amherst.
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Thoughts on Theses: John Joire ’26
Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 spoke with Managing Puzzle Editor Emeritus John Joire ’26 about his electro-acoustic chamber orchestra composition. Entitled “Swamp City” — a nod to a nickname of Joire’s hometown, Washington, D.C. — Joire conducted the premiere performance on Jan. 31.
Efficiency or Education? Frost Confronts Generative AI
As the College rolls out institutional access to generative AI tools, Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 examines what the change means for research, learning, and campus resources.
Winter Break in Minneapolis: City Under Attack
As ICE continues to reign terror on the streets of Minneapolis, Managing Features Editors Talia Ehrenberg ’28 and Belaine Mamo ’27 spoke to Amherst students and parents from the area on their experiences during January break.
Capturing the Now — Alumni Profile, Bill Wasik ’96
From singing for the Zumbyes to being the editorial director of The New York Times Magazine, Bill Wasik ’96 is committed to comedy and community.
Amherst Rural Student Enrollment Skyrockets
The Class of 2029’s rural student enrollment increased by 37% after the college joined an intercollegiate recruitment network. Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 and Staff Writer Sofia Angarita ’26 investigated the college’s strategy for improving rural student recruitment.
Capital Under Federal Occupation – Now What?
In light of President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of D.C., Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 writes about its terrifying effect on the community, urging students to call their representatives and prevent the spread of anti-democratic rule.