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2024-2025

Introductory Science Courses Challenge Class Capacity

Introductory Science Courses Challenge Class Capacity

Introductory science courses saw particularly high enrollment in both semesters of the 2024-25 academic year. Staff Writers Evie Brimberg ’28 and Kaitlyn Cappillo ’28 spoke with department chairs and students to discuss the implications of large classes on the quality of student learning.

Quick Questions: “Snow Day” or a Snowy Day?

Quick Questions: “Snow Day” or a Snowy Day?

Wondering if another snow day is on the horizon? Managing Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 delves into the mystery of the necessary criteria for classes to be canceled.

Editorial: Doubling Down on Triple Majors

The Editorial Board acknowledges that while some students may triple major for superficial reasons, banning triple majors will deal more harm than good; the Board instead argues for the implementation of academic minors to encourage intellectual exploration.

Quintessentially Amherst: An Alumnae’s Experience of Triple Majoring

Shuyao (Charlotte) Wang ’24 argues in defense of triple majors, noting that her pursuit of math, English, and music has allowed her to fully embrace a liberal arts education and forge her own unique path.

Will We Win The Fight Against Facism?

William H. Hastie ’25 Professor of Political Ethics Thomas Dumm urges that in order to prevent a tyrannical government, the college must condemn the anti-democratic movements of the new administration rather than comply out of fear.

Walk on the Wilde Side: Senior Thesis Ideas

In this edition of Walk on the Wilde Side, Assistant Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 offers some creative senior thesis ideas for the student body.

Fighting Money in Politics: Democracy’s Overlooked Challenge

Contributing Writer Eli Tannenbaum ’27 argues that campaign finance is a leading reason for democracy’s demise and explains what we can do to counter it.