Finding a Second Wind in a Polluted Sky
Contributing Writer Nathan Tiegs ’28 interrogates a congressional bid to weaken federal land protections, arguing that the assault on national parks signals a dangerous erosion of environmental democracy.
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How Housing Hardship Became Indentured Servitude
Contributing Writer Rose Phillips '29 confronts Amherst’s new housing hardship policy, arguing that tying summer housing to campus employment turns safety into leverage.
Lowery’s “Mother Mary” Hits All the Wrong Notes
Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 offers a witty yet scathing review of David Lowery’s 2026 musical drama “Mother Mary,” which follows a pop star’s emotional reckonings as she prepares to return to the stage, using three criteria to break down the movie’s shortcomings.
Around the Herd: April 22 to April 26 in Athletics
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: men’s track and field wins at NESCACs, tennis sweeps Connecticut College, and baseball wins series against Hamilton.
Office Hours: Come Talk With Professor Javier Corrales!
Hosts Briana Bao ’28 and Anthony Xu ’29 are joined by Dwight W. Morrow 1895 Professor of Political Science Javier Corrales to discuss his research, path through academia, and time at Amherst.
Plato’s Spotlight: A Showcase with Jackson Hersom ’27
Plato’s Cave features a live performance and interview with Jackson Hersom ’27 in the pilot of their new student showcase series, Plato’s Spotlight.
Vogel Lecture Discusses Global Wave of Democratic Backsliding
On Friday, the political science and economics departments hosted the lecture “Democratic Backsliding and Autocratization in the America.” Professors explored the global wave of democratic backsliding around the world, promoted by both left-populist and right-wing nationalist parties.