Editorial: Making J-Term Work
The Editorial Board reacts to the college's decision not to hold J-Term this winter by weighing the difficulties posed to staff against the value of winter programming for campus life.
2022-2023
Kayah’s Korner: How To Navigate Office Hours
Mikayah Parsons ’24 debuts a new advice column aimed at helping first-generation, low-income students survive the Amherst experience with her first entry, which provides recommendations for navigating office hours.
A Tribute to My Dear Friend, Franklin Odo
Associate Professor of American Studies Robert Hayashi reflects on the legacy of the late Professor Franklin Odo and his incredible contributions to the Amherst community.
The Case for Mask-optional Classrooms at Amherst
Poler Family Professor of Psychology Catherine A. Sanderson argues that the college’s current mask policy for classes makes little scientific sense and calls for in-class masking requirements to end.
What I Wish I Knew About Studying Abroad
Contributing writer Maddie Hahm ’24 discusses her current experience studying abroad and what she wished she knew before going.
Mammoth Mind-Pho-ness: Clean Up Your Drive Storage!
In the debut article of Mammoth Mind-Pho-ness, columnist Pho Vu ’23 uses the occasion of a policy change in Google’s Drive plans for higher education to remind students of the value of minimizing their storage use.
K’s Nutrition Is the Freshest Face (and Smoothie) in Town
K’s Nutrition is Amherst’s newest health bar. Pho Vu ’23 sat down with owner Bryant Keeney to discuss the menu and exciting upcoming plans and additions.