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2023-2024

Sarah Weiner: A&L Editor Puts the Art in Living

From dance to Spanish to writing, Sarah Weiner’s interests at Amherst have spanned the arts and humanities. Her far-reaching creative pursuits are perfectly encapsulated within her role as Managing Arts & Living Editor at The Student.

Anayah Scott: Conquering Neuroscience, Nurturing Community

Leaving behind a framework of structured resources for Amherst pre-med and neuroscience students, Scott is carrying her compassion and strength into her Fulbright research grant after graduation.

Anna Penner: The River Guide Crossing Communities

Whether it be rowing, skiing, or completing a thesis on the Great Salt Lake, Penner is well-known for her steadfast attitude and the enthusiasm she brings to the people around her.

Jay Lassiter: A Committed Student and Caring Teammate

Jay Lassiter’s time on the golf team and in the classroom has been formative in his time at Amherst. Preparing to attend law school next year, Jay’s absence will be felt.

Sam Spratford: At the Intersection of Theory and Practice

Whether in reporting for The Student, organizing, or moshing at hardcore shows, at the center of everything Sam Spratford ’24 does is a genuine care for and curiosity about the world.

Two-thirds of Faculty Vote in Favor of Divestment Resolution

Two-thirds of Faculty Vote in Favor of Divestment Resolution

The nonbinding resolution calls for the college to divest from weapons companies that support Israel’s war in Gaza. The vote came a week after the AAS passed a similar resolution calling for divestment from a larger set of corporations.

Over 130 Arrested During UMass Encampment

Over 130 Arrested During UMass Encampment

Police declared an unlawful assembly, tearing down tents and pushing protesters to the ground at the encampment on May 7.