Thoughts on Theses: Jacqueline Kim ’23 Jacqueline Kim ’23 is an English major who wrote a novella titled “A Swift Boat, A Wide Sea” for her creative-writing thesis. Her thesis advisor is Assistant Professor of English Thirii M. Myint.
Keeping Up With the Jones Library A hub for volunteerism, English language lessons, board games, and more, Jones Library has been a long-standing staple of the Amherst community. The Student explores the library’s various initiatives and its importance to the town.
Local Lookout: The Humble Peach Nestled in the heart of Amherst, the Humble Peach is a vegan bakery-cafe that opened last spring. The Student traces its origins, culinary philosophy, and secret ingredients, which culminate not only in a delicious, plant-based menu but action toward more sustainable food systems.
To-Go Boxes Can’t Go While sympathizing with their cost and waste concerns, The Editorial Board argues that the administration should have made a more nuanced decision than simply getting rid of to-go boxes, which enable students to meet their personal dining needs.
International Students Deserve Space on This Campus Managing Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ’25 and Contributing Writer Snigdha Ranjan ’25 critique the marginalization of international students on campus and urge for more solidarity with domestic students of color.
Alex Says Arrividerci Former Managing Arts and Living Editor Alex Brandfonbrener ’23 reflects on his journey through The Student and says goodbye in one final article.
The Bathrooms of Amherst Managing Photo Editor Claire Beougher ’26 and DEI Editor Erin Williams ’26 provide a colorful survey of the idiosyncracies of various bathrooms across campus.