South Hall Through the Ages
Contributing Writer Stormie King ’25 recounts the extensive and peculiar history of Amherst College’s South Hall based on her archival research in the Department of Art and the History of Art.
2023-2024
Thoughts on Theses: Caelen McQuilkin
Caelen McQuilkin ’24E is majoring in American Studies and English. In her thesis, she takes a deep dive into her home town of Lee Vining, California. Through over forty interviews with residents of the area, Caelen explores the process of documenting and sharing stories.
Affirmative Action Was Never the Answer
Staff Writer Zane Khiry ’25 reflects on the uneven distribution of affirmative action’s benefits and questions its efficacy in bringing about racial uplift.
Exercises in Thought: Why I Am So Wise/Why I Am So Clever
In their column debut, Staff Writers Tim Carroll ’25 and Joe Sweeney ’25 face off over the college’s mission statement to beg the ultimate question: why should we value thinking?
The Singing College Shines at A Cappella Showcase
Managing Arts and Living Editor Madeline Lawson ’25 reviews the diverse performances of Amherst’s six a cappella groups at their first showcase of the year.
“Boundless” Spotlights Native American Art
“Boundless,” a multimedia Native American art exhibition, is now on display at the Mead Art Museum. Staff Writer Tiia McKinney ’25 reports on her experience navigating the space, the gallery’s development, and the featured artworks.
Around the Herd: Sept. 13 to 18 in Athletics
In this edition of Around the Herd: men’s and women’s soccer start their seasons strong, and cross country succeeds at the Little Three Championship with the women’s team defending their championship title.