F1 Season Set to Kick Off, Rankings Clearer
With a new F1 season fast approaching, Amherst’s resident motor racing pundit James Minor ’23 delivers his analysis of last week's pre-season testing, along with preliminary rankings this season’s teams.
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Thinking Inside the Box - Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Play The Student’s inaugural, three-dimensional crossword!
Students Respond to Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Following an earthquake that has caused nearly 50,000 deaths in Turkey and Syria, The Student spoke with students from the affected region about their experiences in the aftermath of the tragedy, the college’s response, and efforts to raise relief funds.
Latin Honors Requirement Change Prompts Campus Debate
Community reactions to the recent change in the college's Latin honors policy — especially the introduction of a breadth requirement — have revealed points of disagreement about the open curriculum and the symbolic value of Latin honors.
Alumni Panel Looks Back at Amherst Uprising
A group of alumni who were present for the 2015 Amherst Uprising, which shed light on the difficulties faced by students of color on campus, returned for a panel in the Powerhouse on Feb. 16 to discuss the lessons they drew from the Uprising and give advice to current students.
Police Log: Feb. 14 to Feb. 20
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Feb. 14 to Feb. 20, can be found here.
Budget Complicates New Student Center Construction
Staff Writer Emma Burd ’26 checks in on the progress of the college's long-term plans for a new student center, finding that a tighter budget and the declining endowment seem to be potential roadblocks to starting construction.