“Girl”: Contemporary Society’s Failed Linguistic Revolution
Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 argues that the modern use of “girl” lacks the rebellious edge it once held during the Riot Grrrl movement.
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Exercises in Thought: “Tim Carroll / Joe Sweeney”
Columnists Tim Carroll ’25 and Joe Sweeney ’25 reflect on their years of friendship at Amherst, further deepened by their time writing for the Student.
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.
Satire: New Flashy Table at Val!
Staff Writer Hannah Feng ’28 and Contributing Writer Isha Patel ’28 revel in the luxury of Val’s brand new granite table.
Woolly Fashion: Lillia Hammond and Peter Klisiwecz
For the Woolly Fashion column debut, Staff Writer Vaughn Armour ’25 interviews Lillia Hammond ’25 and Peter Klisiwecz ’25 to explore Amherst College's sense of style and the meaning of fashion for us all.
The Real Death of Bertha Mason
Amaya Ranatunge ’28 reviews “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys, a story about power, identity, and the price of silence. She highlights the novel's achievement in challenging “Jane Eyre's” image of the crazy woman in the attic and its value in a world where so many voices remain unheard.
The Brutalist Review: On the Building
Max Feigelson ’27 reviews “The Brutalist” (2024) and explores through it the relevance of the relationship between the life and work of artists. Feigelson discusses the background of brutalism, its importance for this “monumental” film, and our political challenges.