Editorial: Beyond the Ballot Box
The Editorial Board takes stock of an anxious campus, suggesting that voters’ emotions should be used to engage in democracy even after Election Day.
2024-2025
Old News: Five Historic Election Days on Campus
From widespread protests in 1968 to raucous celebrations in 2008, this Election Day edition of Old News explores how The Student reported on five different elections across three centuries.
Town of Amherst Sees Robust Early-Voting Turnout
Ahead of election day, 1,627 town residents voted early and another 3,800 cast mail-in ballots. Though those numbers represented expected decreases from the 2020 election, which occurred during the pandemic, “people are very interested” in this year’s race, the town clerk said.
International Students Offer Their Perspectives on U.S. Elections
A panel of international students discussed the potential consequences of the U.S. elections on their home countries. They described uncertainty about the future of U.S. foreign policy, concern about the spread of autocracy, and fear about the consequences of a second Trump term.
Historian Explores the Indian Removal Act and its Consequences
Claudio Saunt, a University of Georgia historian, gave the annual Hugh Hawkins lecture. He described the 1830 Indian Removal Act as the first truly modern mass deportation and described his efforts to “reinscribe” the memory of its victims.
Does Rate My Professor Deserve a Perfect Rating?
Managing Design Editor Anna Wang ’28 analyzes the reliability of Amherst professors’ Rate My Professor reviews — the few that exist.
Professors Plan Syllabi, Class Discussions Around Election
In light of Tuesday’s election, some professors have altered their syllabi. Staff Writer Talia Ehrenberg ’28 and Assistant Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with two Amherst professors about how they plan to approach the election in their classes.