Ross Douthat Kicks Off Point/Counterpoint Series
The conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat discussed the factors that swung the election towards Trump and decried the lack of intellectual diversity on college campuses.
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Winter Break Housing Policy Revised Over International Student Complaints
The college reversed a recent winter break housing policy change that would have left many international students scrambling for a place to stay over the break.
Trump’s Election Sparks Visa Concerns for International Students
Students expressed fears that the new administration could make it harder to obtain the visas that allow them to study and work in the U.S. after graduation, and the college encouraged them to return for the Spring semester before Trump’s inauguration over fears of day-one travel restrictions.
Students Fear for Abortion Rights Post-Election
After Trump’s election, the college is monitoring abortion laws as students and the Reproductive Justice Alliance worry about a national abortion ban and restrictions on contraceptives.
New Amherst Superintendent Reaffirms Agenda After Anonymous Complaint
School board members received an anonymous letter alleging misconduct on the part of superintendent Dr. Xiomara Herman earlier this month. Herman, who started her term July 1, reaffirmed her priorities of transparency and healing in the face of backlash.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Nov. 13 to Nov. 19
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features a lecture on political geography shifts, a workshop exploring the history of antisemitism in the U.S., and winter break shuttles.
Campus Police Log: Nov. 11 to Nov. 18
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Nov. 11 to Nov. 18, can be found here.
President Elliott Looks Ahead to the College in the Trump Era
The results of the 2024 election are predicted to have a substantial impact on college campuses. The Student spoke with President Michael Elliott about the possible consequences of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and how the college is preparing to respond.
Political Action Clubs Regroup Post-Election
Managing Design Editor Anna Wang ’28 spoke with the campus political groups about their efforts leading up to the election and their plans moving forward, highlighting the work of Amherst College Democrats, Amherst College Conservatives, and Reproductive Justice Alliance.
Memories of Merrill: Science Center of the Past
While many current Amherst students may not remember the old Merrill Science Center, it holds a special place in the hearts of those who learned, worked, and forged bonds, on a personal and molecular level, inside. Staff Writer Sam Fetters ’26 reflects on the history of this significant building.
Editorial: Forging a Path Forward
The Editorial Board reflects on the anxieties surrounding the results of the 2024 presidential election.
Satire: Purple Banners Gone. I Don’t Know Which Dorm is Mine.
Staff Writer Hannah Feng ’28 jokes about the removal of the purple banners from the First Year Quad.
“Re/Presenting” The Mead’s Collections
The Mead Art Museum recently opened “Re/Presenting: Art Beyond the Color Line,” a new exhibition highlighting the diversity of the Mead’s collection through an education lens.
The Indicator x The Student: “Dear Diary”
Madison Suh ’26 explores the hidden thoughts and self-doubt of someone in “Dear Diary,” a piece originally published in The Indicator.