AAS Candidate Statements for 2024-2025 Senators
The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) will hold elections for eight senators for the class of 2028 on Friday, Sept. 20, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
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Not Bread Alone Serves Up Food and Community
Not Bread Alone is an Amherst program that provides meals and community to those who need it most, often with student volunteers. Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26 and Assistant Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 highlight the organization and its commitment to building bonds through food.
Letter to the Editor: Admissions — Clarity, Resolve, and Compassion
In a Letter to the Editor, Willard Long Thorp Professor of Economics Jessica Wolpaw Reyes argues that the Amherst administration bears responsibility for the precipitous drop of Black students in the 2028 class.
Editorial: On the Rollout of Amherst College Textbooks
The Editorial Board considers the successes and failures of the college’s first year supplying every student with course materials. While future improvements will be necessary, the program may ultimately be beneficial to the college community.
“We’re All Victims This Morning”: A History of Anti-Haitian Racism
Managing Opinion Editor Willow Delp ’26 connects the prejudice they’ve faced as a Jamaican-American with the history of American racism against Haitians.
Letter to the Editor: Re: A Republican’s Perspective on the 2024 Election
In a Letter to the Editor, Staff Writer Sarria Joe ’27 responds to a previous article by Columnist Jeb Allen ’27.
Beyond Stereotypes: Embracing Authenticity Within the Queer Community
Contributing Writer Charlie Bolton ’28 critiques homophobia from within and outside the LGBTQ+ community.