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Balancing Ideals with Realities

The political landscape of the U.S. can look very different depending on where you’re standing. Here at Amherst, our perspectives create a skewed perception of the American political scene. And in the aftermath of the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, how we view the political scene

Seeing Double: Rethinking Housing Selection

Seeing Double: Rethinking Housing Selection

Like last spring, and the spring before that and all springs since time immemorial, it’s time for Amherst students to “choose” where we’ll have the pleasure of living for the next school year. As standard parts of the school year go, housing selection might be my least favorite.

Remembering the People Behind the Polls

Last week, I made the short trek up to New Hampshire to knock on some doors and get out the vote in preparation for the state’s Feb. 11 primary. Later that evening, I went to a Democratic rally, giving the candidates a last hurrah before Monday’s election. Each

“No Identified Risk” From Possible Coronavirus Cases at Smith

Two students at Smith College were put into isolation as a precaution after potentially coming into contact with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). According to a statement from Smith, the first student is currently symptom-free and out of isolation, while the second student is not yet cleared and remains in isolation.

Staff Spotlight: Joshua Baum

Staff Spotlight: Joshua Baum

Joshua Baum is the manager of the Fayerweather Cage photo, video and film equipment collection. He has coordinated the production equipment for the art and history of art department since 2017. Baum also oversees the darkroom, digital lab and black box studio spaces. Q: What do you do as the

Imam Kazerooni Discusses Human Rights, Islamic Law, Soleimani

Imam Kazerooni Discusses Human Rights, Islamic Law, Soleimani

Content warning: The following article contains explicit remarks regarding sexual assault that may be sensitive for some readers. Imam Ibrahim Kazerooni gave a talk titled “Islamic Law and Human Rights” on Feb. 4. The talk, which was held in Pruyne Lecture Hall, was a part of the Office of Religious

Anthony Jack, Tara Westover Address Role of Inequality in Higher Education

Authors Anthony Jack ’07 and Tara Westover discussed their routes to higher education, the costs of leaving home for college and the challenges low-income students face on campuses in a conversation on Feb. 6. The event, which was titled “What Would Equality in Education Look Like?,” took place in Johnson