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College Sued by Former Employees Over Wage Dispute

Two former Amherst College employees are suing the college for alleged violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act — paying exempt employees monthly without offering other payroll options, according to the complaint.

Construction to Begin on New Town Elementary School

Two elementary schools in Amherst are set to be replaced by the new Fort River Elementary School, which contractors will begin construction on this month.

Town of Amherst Updates Housing Production Plan to Address Affordable Housing Needs

The Town of Amherst is updating its Housing Production Plan as a tool to increase deed-restricted affordable housing in response to residents’ concerns about high housing costs.

Campus Police Log: Dec. 10 to Jan. 26

The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Dec. 10 to Jan. 26, can be found here.

Amherst Debate Society Makes College Proud in Panama

Over winter break, the Amherst Debate Society rang in the new year with success at the 2025 World Universities Debating Championships in Panama City, Panama. Managing Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 spoke to the team about their preparation, accomplishments, and adventures.

Skijoring: Where the Wild West Meets the Slopes

At the peak of winter in Colorado, the unlikely combination of two sports, horseback riding and skiing, creates what is known as skijoring. Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 explores the world of this unique extreme sport, which she encountered during her winter break.

On Racism Within the Asian American Community

Managing Opinion Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 argues that discrimination within the Asian American community towards other Asian Americans is not only hypocritical but rooted in historical trauma.

To America, Today

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that the American left’s struggle to find a cohesive identity has allowed the authoritarian right to not only extend its influence but redefine what it means to be American.

Cartoon: Jan. 29, 2025

Contributing cartoonist Katie Yi ’28 explores academic stress in her newspaper debut.

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

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 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

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.