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Zane Khiry '25

Amherst College and the Myth of the Good Liberal

Staff Writer Zane Khiry ’25 argues that the student body’s tendency to characterize its political views as noble is not only hypocritical but rooted in a deep elitism that amounts to an identity crisis.

The Case for DEI: Meritocracy, Discrimination, and the Ongoing Quest for Justice

Staff Writer Zane Khiry ’25 discusses how DEI policies, even if providing a limited solution, have power to correct historical injustices by uplifting the lives of marginalized individuals.

The Revolution Will Not Be Moralized

Staff Writer Zane Khiry ’25 argues that the quest for justice is a complex and nonlinear process, rather than an attempt to classify objectively moral or immoral actions.

Why is Amherst So Liberal?

Zane Khiry ’25 questions Amherst’s liberalism, claiming it’s less of a radical rejection of elite conservatism and more of a means of protecting its privileged status.

Amherst For All: The Nature of The Injustice

In the second installment of “Amherst For All,” Columnists Zane Khiry ’25 and Tim Carroll ’25 examine the socioeconomically inequitable aspects of Amherst’s admissions policy and consider why they are important to rectify.

Amherst for All: An Equity Problem

In the debut of “Amherst for All,” Columnists Tim Carroll ’25 and Zane Khiry ’25 call on the college to reckon with the socioeconomic inequities of admissions.

Thoughts on Theses: Caelen McQuilkin

Thoughts on Theses: Caelen McQuilkin

Caelen McQuilkin ’24E is majoring in American Studies and English. In her thesis, she takes a deep dive into her home town of Lee Vining, California. Through over forty interviews with residents of the area, Caelen explores the process of documenting and sharing stories.