The Anguish of Amherst College Students
Contributing Writer James Patterson ’27 explores the presence of cliques at Amherst, specifically how they foster social division and prevent cross-group interaction.
2024-2025
A Promise Deferred: The Moral Case for Immigration Reform
Contributing Writer Charles Tufenkji ’28 argues that creating a more compassionate immigration system does not necessarily exist in tension with national security and American values, and restores justice and opportunity.
Exercises in Thought: Community
Columnists Joe Sweeney ’25 and Tim Carroll ’25 contemplate the meaning of community at Amherst in this week’s edition of “Exercises in Thought.”
“Survivor”: Season 48, Episodes 3 and 4, Reviewed
After spring break, Columnist Vaughn Armour ’25 returns to review episodes three and four of this season of “Survivor.” Fights for immunity, new island formations, and building alliances — the 48th season is picking up speed.
Around the Herd: Spring Break Edition
In this week’s spring break edition of Around the Herd, women’s hockey advances to the Frozen Four, baseball downs Framington State, and the women’s lacrosse team dominates Bowdoin.
Students Express Frustration with Changes to Theme Housing
Community leaders aired objections to the new lottery system for theme housing selection, saying the system removes student voices from the selection process while undermining the goal of creating safe spaces.
College Concerned Over Potential Erasure of Education Department
Members of the Amherst administration expressed concern over the news of President Donald Trump’s potential elimination of the Education Department. Even if the department remains intact, widespread staffing cuts could be dangerous, college officials warned.