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2024-2025

Fresh Faculty: Nathaniel Brennan

Fresh Faculty: Nathaniel Brennan

Nathaniel Brennan is a visiting professor in Amherst’s film and media studies and English departments. Staff Writer Olivia Tennant ’27 spoke with him about his childhood love for film, his educational trajectory, and his approach to teaching.

Exercises in Thought: Election Edition

Columnists Joe Sweeney ’25 and Tim Carroll ’25 reflect on the nature of political ideology and the political climate of Amherst in this edition of Exercises in Thought.

Cartoon: November Meltdown

Cartoon: November Meltdown

Assistant Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 explores anxiety around the election in this cartoon.

DEI at Amherst

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that race-based DEI upholds racism.

Film Society x The Student: “Conclave”

In this Film Society x The Student review, Caden Stockwell ’25 argues that “Conclave,” a film that follows the election of a new pope, bears striking similarities to this year’s election season.

Peach Pit’s “Magpie” Gets Stuck in the Pit

Olivia Tennant ’27 reviews indie pop band Peach Pit’s latest album, “Magpie,” calling it a dull and uninspired work from the typically innovative group.

Around the Herd: Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 in Athletics

Around the Herd: Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 in Athletics

In this week’s Around the Herd: Cross country thrives, women’s soccer beats Conn College, and volleyball takes down Middlebury.