Campus Police Log: April 29 to May 4
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from April 29 to May 4, can be found here.
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JinJin Xu: Groundbreaking Poet, Artist, and Amherst Alum
In an insightful interview with LitFest 2025 guest JinJin Xu ’17, staff writer Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 discusses the multimedia work of the artist, poet, and publisher, who happened to live in his same first-year dorm during her time at Amherst.
Thoughts on Theses: Sonia Chajet Wides
In her history thesis, Senior Managing Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explored the little-known 19th century Christian nationalist society dedicated to converting Jews and displacing them to a colony in upstate New York, with members ranging from John Quincy Adams to Amherst College students.
Quick Questions: What is the Life Cycle of a Book at Frost?
In his final edition of Quick Questions, Staff Writer Neil Kapur ’25 illuminates how library books are acquired and why they might be taken off the shelves.
Editorial: A Letter to Our Past Selves
Writing in the format of a letter to one’s past self, the Editorial Board recounts memorable changes, both big and small, that occurred this past school year.
Exit Letter: There is No Precedent
Editor-in-Chief Michael Mason ’25 reflects on the unusual nature of his leadership tenure — defying precedent while embracing the chaos, camaraderie, and contradictions that come with leading The Student.
Exit Letter: “Time Cast a Spell on [Me] ... I Won’t Forget [You]”
Reflecting on his years as an editor for The Student, Senior Managing Editor Leo Kamin ’25 thanks his mentors and all the friends who helped him find a community in the newsroom.