Campus Police Log: Nov. 1 to Nov. 7
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, can be found here.
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Ciao! Ciao? The History of Italian at Amherst
Amherst offers courses in seven foreign languages, but it has been 50 years since an Italian course was last offered here. The Student explores the history of the now defunct Italian language program.
Fresh Faculty: Lillian Pentecost
Lillian C. Pentecost is an assistant professor of computer science. She received a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University. She then attended Harvard University, where she received a master’s degree and doctorate degree.
Vandalize College Row!
The Editorial Board calls for more displays of student art on campus, arguing that our educational environment should reflect the vivacity of its student life.
My Fellow Freshmen, You Are Not Alone
Columnist Shane Dillon ’26 reminds his fellow first-years to take care of themselves as the semester gets tough.
The Elite Student’s Struggle for Integrity
Taking inspiration from James Baldwin’s 1963 talk “The Artist's Struggle for Integrity,” contributing writer Zane Khiry ’25 urges students to pursue fulfillment amid the pull of conventional notions of success.
The Global Importance of Brazilian Democracy
Contributing writer Oliver Polachini ’26 reflects on the global importance of Brazilian democracy in light of the nation’s recent presidential elections.