Anna Penner: The River Guide Crossing Communities
Whether it be rowing, skiing, or completing a thesis on the Great Salt Lake, Penner is well-known for her steadfast attitude and the enthusiasm she brings to the people around her.
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Jay Lassiter: A Committed Student and Caring Teammate
Jay Lassiter’s time on the golf team and in the classroom has been formative in his time at Amherst. Preparing to attend law school next year, Jay’s absence will be felt.
Sam Spratford: At the Intersection of Theory and Practice
Whether in reporting for The Student, organizing, or moshing at hardcore shows, at the center of everything Sam Spratford ’24 does is a genuine care for and curiosity about the world.
Two-thirds of Faculty Vote in Favor of Divestment Resolution
The nonbinding resolution calls for the college to divest from weapons companies that support Israel’s war in Gaza. The vote came a week after the AAS passed a similar resolution calling for divestment from a larger set of corporations.
Over 130 Arrested During UMass Encampment
Police declared an unlawful assembly, tearing down tents and pushing protesters to the ground at the encampment on May 7.
Editorial: Policing Peaceful Protest
The Editorial Board acknowledges student activism to be an essential part of campus discourse and advocates for clarity in the college’s plans for protest on campus, especially when there is the possibility of police involvement.
Letter from the Hillel Executive Board
Amherst College Hillel’s executive board voices concern about antisemitic rhetoric silencing part of the campus community and thereby limiting the allowable discourse about the Palestine-Israel conflict.