Gravity Can’t Command You. Neither Can the Law.
Managing Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 dissects the idea of law as inevitability, arguing that in moments of democratic backsliding, obedience becomes abdication rather than civic virtue.
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Satire: A Lesbian’s Perspective on How to Save Democracy
Managing Opinion Editor Joey Supik ’27 provocatively reframes the crisis of American democracy, arguing that lesbians’ civic engagement and cross-gender friendships offer an unexpected model for resisting political alienation and misogyny.
Satire: When You Gentle Parent Your Boyfriend
Editor-in-Chief Anna Wang and Staff Writer Isha Patel ’28 eavesdrops on two Amherst students navigating the perilous minefield of Valentine’s Day.
Satire: A List of Very Serious Gifts for Your Partner
Satire Columnist Isha Patel ’28 lampoons Valentine’s Day, arguing that true love at Amherst is best shown through chaotic DIY gifts, proving romance is absurdly performative.
Growing Up Segregated
Staff Writer Rizwan Ayub ’27 reflects on growing up in the segregated suburbs of Long Island and examines how these early experiences shaped his understanding of race, class, and privilege.
Using the Good Silver
Staff Writer Hailey Yoon ’28 reflects on the quiet blessings of daily life, arguing that recognizing the fragility and luck of our circumstances transforms ordinary routines into moments of profound gratitude and presence.
The Moment We Are In
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 confronts the dissonance of coming of age amid institutional decay, arguing that dialogue without pressure breeds apathy and that this moment demands courage beyond comfort.