Police Log: Dec. 6 to Feb. 7
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Dec. 6 to Feb. 7, can be found here.
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Quick Questions: How Much Does Dorm Damage Cost?
Last December, The Student reported on the impact of repeated instances of dorm damage on custodial staff and the facilities department. In this edition of Quick Questions, we totaled the monetary cost of those damages.
Birding at Amherst: Crows, Coops, and Cameras
This past year, birding at Amherst has seen a rise in popularity. Staff writer Fahim Zaman ’25 reflects on the beauty of birding through the stories of three Amherst students involved in bird-related activities.
Thoughts on Theses: Meenakshi Jani
Meenakshi Jani (she/her) is an environmental studies and history major writing a thesis about colonial forestry in India and the Philippines. Her thesis looks into the role of forest officers and forest department employees in the larger colonial project in these places.
The Market Logic of Mental Health
Contributing writer Gabe Proia ’25 draws from his own experiences to explain how the capitalistic ethic of productivity perpetuates today’s mental health crises.
Where Does Your Amherst Sweatshirt Come From?
Contributing writer Nora Lowe ’26 investigates the sourcing of Amherst merchandise and its degree of sustainability, suggesting that school spirit can be expressed without reliance on material items.
The AAS Is Changing for the Better — Will Students?
The Editorial Board calls on students to match the productive changes the AAS is making with democratic enthusiasm, in order to make this spring a fresh start for student government.