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The Amherst Student

Volume 152 • Issue 1

The Amherst Student

The Newspaper of Amherst College Since 1868

Friday, March 24, 2023

Tara Alahakoon '25

Number of Articles: 4

First Article: September 22, 2021

Latest Article: October 28, 2022

Bridging Worlds and Healthcare Disparities — Alumni Profile, Mohamed Ahmed Ramy ’18

By Tara Alahakoon '25

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October 28, 2022

A global migrant himself, Mohamed Ahmed Ramy ’18 has traversed the world in pursuit of more equitable healthcare systems and policies for the displaced.

Who Are “Climate Refugees”?

By Tara Alahakoon '25 and Mohamed Ramy ’18

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April 6, 2022

Contributing writers Tara Alahakoon ’25 and Mohamed Ramy ’18 discuss the importance of recognizing “climate refugees,” people who have lost their homes and livelihoods due to the increasingly negative effects of climate change.

In the Mind of Your ‘Model Minority’

By Tara Alahakoon '25

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October 27, 2021

Contributing writer Tara Alahakoon ’25 looks at the recent campus discussion on mental health from the vantage point of her Asian American heritage. She argues that the counseling center should train staff to be aware of all cultural traditions.

We Must Think Beyond Ourselves

By Tara Alahakoon '25

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September 22, 2021

Contributing writer Tara Alahakoon ’25 reminds us of the disparity of the pandemic’s effects on different global regions, calling the administration to consider providing greater financial aid to students whose hometowns have been disproportionately affected.

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