Differing Definitions: Making Sense of the Demographic Data
Following the collapse of affirmative action, selective colleges have released racial statistics for their first-year classes — how are these demographics collected and reported?
2024-2025
College Reviewed Protest Policy Over the Summer, Amid National Reckoning on Campus Speech
After a spring defined by political action, many campuses tightened protest restrictions over the summer. Amherst's administration also updated their protest policies, though changes were more minimal. The process still offers insight into complex campus dynamics.
8 Semesters to Go: 2024 Edition
Inspired by a similar list published in 2008, the Editorial Board would like to offer some upperclassman wisdom — “lists to live by” — for the new freshman class.
A Republican’s Perspective on the 2024 Election: My Critique of Liberal America as a Former Trump Supporter
Jeb Allen ’27 shares his perspective on American politics as a current Republican and past Trump supporter, in the first installation of his column on the 2024 election.
Film Society x The Student: “Chungking Express”
Kicking off the Film Society x The Student column for the fall, Caden Stockwell ’25 explores the intertangled storylines of Wong Kar-wai’s 1994 film, “Chungking Express.”
Around the Herd: Sept. 4 to Sept. 10 in Athletics
In this week’s Around the Herd: cross country’s underclassmen shine, women’s soccer goes undefeated, and field hockey notches a pair of 5-0 wins.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Wednesday, Sept. 10
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes a free clothing extravaganza, the annual wellbeing fair, and more.