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A Perfectly Executed Scream: On Fernanda Melchor’s “Paradais”

Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 reviews “Paradais” by Fernanda Melchor, a gripping and intense novel from one of Mexico’s most compelling contemporary writers. He highlights its unflinching examination of the volatile fragility within Mexican society.

Around the Herd: J-Term Edition

Around the Herd: J-Term Edition

In this week’s J-term edition of Around the Herd, swimming and basketball take on Williams, squash downs Bates, and the women’s hockey team dominates Wesleyan.

The Cavs Only Care About Offense, and It Works

The Cavs Only Care About Offense, and It Works

The first-place Cleveland Cavaliers are average at defense. Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 says it does not matter.

Crossed Collectors — Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Play the new Amherst Student crossword!

‘A Wine-Dark Sea’: The Mammoths Win it All

‘A Wine-Dark Sea’: The Mammoths Win it All

After losing in the NCAA championship final twice in the last four seasons, men’s soccer has finally broken through to win the tournament. Assistant Sports Editor Toby Rosewater ’28 sat down with the team and coach to discuss their road to victory.

New AAS Initiative Helps Students Carpool

New AAS Initiative Helps Students Carpool

In response to student difficulties getting rides from campus for breaks, the AAS has rolled out a new rideshare spreadsheet this semester. The initiative aims to connect students and allow them to carpool to nearby airports.

Town of Amherst Celebrates Large Improvement in LGBTQ+ Rights Score

Town of Amherst Celebrates Large Improvement in LGBTQ+ Rights Score

The town’s near-perfect score of 99/100 from the Human Rights Campaign represents a one-third increase over last year’s showing. The largest improvement came in the area of equality in the workplace, after the rollout of transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits.