Jeffrey Wright ’87 Talks Black Representation on Film
Oscar Nominee Jeffrey Wright ’87 talked to Diego Duckenfield-Lopez ’24 and Aidan Gemme ’26 about his new film “American Fiction” and its exploration of Black identity.
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Newport House Caps Renovation with Unveiling of New Mural
A new mural in the basement of Newport, designed by Colectivo Moriviví and painted by a rotating team of community members, celebrates Latinx community both at Amherst and in the larger diaspora.
Hadley Trader Joe’s Employees Organize to Decertify Union
Less than two years after it became the first of the grocery chain’s locations to unionize, a group of workers is seeking to decertify the union. Organizers say they have already collected over 30 percent of staff support, which is enough to force a vote to decertify the union.
The Evergreens: Home and Heart of the Dickinsons
This week, the Emily Dickinson Museum reopened The Evergreens, home to Austin and Sue Dickinson, after an extensive restoration. Chanelle Jaeger ’27 recounts her tour experience and explores the history of the house.
Josh Paul Discusses Resignation from State Department Over Israel Policy
Paul made headlines for his resignation in October, in the early stages of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. He discussed the failures of the U.S. policy in the region and the centrality of arms sales to American diplomacy.
Remembering Black History Month at Amherst
Staff Writer Sarria Joe ’27 investigates what Amherst has done for Black History Month historically and explores the efforts of student organizations to create Black History Month events.
Khalidi Continues Palestine/Israel Series, Asks “Why Do We Care?”
In the second part of his three-part lecture series, Dr. Ahmad Samih Khalidi analyzed the forces that have kept the Palestine-Israel conflict in the news cycle for decades, including Jerusalem’s status as a holy land for three world religions and the region as a geopolitical crossroads.