Cartoon: Jan. 29, 2025
Contributing cartoonist Katie Yi ’28 explores academic stress in her newspaper debut.
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A Perfectly Executed Scream: On Fernanda Melchor’s “Paradais”
Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 reviews “Paradais” by Fernanda Melchor, a gripping and intense novel from one of Mexico’s most compelling contemporary writers. He highlights its unflinching examination of the volatile fragility within Mexican society.
Around the Herd: J-Term Edition
In this week’s J-term edition of Around the Herd, swimming and basketball take on Williams, squash downs Bates, and the women’s hockey team dominates Wesleyan.
The Cavs Only Care About Offense, and It Works
The first-place Cleveland Cavaliers are average at defense. Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 says it does not matter.
Crossed Collectors — Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
Play the new Amherst Student crossword!
‘A Wine-Dark Sea’: The Mammoths Win it All
After losing in the NCAA championship final twice in the last four seasons, men’s soccer has finally broken through to win the tournament. Assistant Sports Editor Toby Rosewater ’28 sat down with the team and coach to discuss their road to victory.
New AAS Initiative Helps Students Carpool
In response to student difficulties getting rides from campus for breaks, the AAS has rolled out a new rideshare spreadsheet this semester. The initiative aims to connect students and allow them to carpool to nearby airports.