The Lilac x The Student: “First Summer’s Rain (In An Old Apartment)”
Fahim Zaman ’25 recalls an old apartment in a poem originally published in the Spring 2023 edition of The Lilac.
2023-2024
“Survivor” Season 45: Episode 1, Reviewed
In the return of his column, Vaughn Armour ’25 reviews the first episode of the 45th season of “Survivor.”
Around the Herd: Sept. 26 to Oct. 3 in Athletics
In this week’s Around the Herd: Men’s and women’s soccer both fell for the first time this season; field hockey suffered a loss at the hands of the Ephs; women’s golf participated in the NCAA Fall Preview; football took on Trinity; and both volleyball and men’s tennis found success at Bowdoin.
Politics at Amherst: The Role of Policing
Host Aaron Holton ’25 sits down with Staff Writer Zane Khiry ’25 to discuss the role of policing in communities; tactics such as no knock warrants; qualified immunity; and the idea of defunding the police.
East Gables Housing Project Hosts Community Open House
An open house Sunday marked the first public viewing of 28 sustainable affordable housing units located on Northampton Road, adjacent to Pratt Field, with statements from state congresspeople, funders, and town partners.
College-Sponsored Block Party Takes over North Pleasant
The Downtown Amherst Block Party returned for its tenth anniversary, this time with the college as a major sponsor. The Student spoke with the organizers, vendors, and attendees who made this year's party the best-attended yet.
College Restricts Gender Redesignation of Dorm Bathrooms
Residential Engagement and Wellbeing reinforced that changes to the gender designations of dorm bathrooms will be prohibited this year, creating difficulties for students who now must travel across or between floors to access gender-neutral bathrooms.