You Should Take a Language
Assistant Professor of German Hannah Hunter-Parker urges Amherst students to start a new language this spring, highlighting how language learning expands perspective and possibility.
2025-2026
The Necessity of Arabic Language Classes
Contributing Writer Julia Teller ’28 reflects on how studying Arabic at Amherst deepened both personal and intellectual connections — and argues that the college’s decision to cut the program undermines its commitment to curiosity and cross-cultural understanding.
Fun For Whom?
Contributing Writer Kamil Mouehla ’26 examines how Amherst’s party culture reveals enduring racial and cultural divides, arguing that genuine belonging demands spaces where authenticity is celebrated.
Satire: The Cocaine Capital of Western Massachusetts
Assistant Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 covers the ongoing saga of the Hotel UMass scandal, the Pioneer Valley’s most controversial new hotspot where white powder has drawn the attention of many.
The New “Tradition” of Poet Jericho Brown
Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 reports back from the second annual Rhonda Cobham-Sander Lecture, where Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown captivated the audience with his inventive “duplex” poems and spellbinding stage presence.
Woolly Fashion: President Michael Elliott and Quincy Smith
Is Amherst’s latest style icon … our president? Back with some highlights of fashion found on campus, Contributing Writer Justin Vasquez ’28 interviews Quincy Smith ’25E and special guest President Michael Elliott about their thoughts on self-expression in this edition of Woolly Fashion.
WAMH x The Student: Top 10 Gorillaz Rap Features
Contributing Writer Alden Parker ’26 dives into the world of the virtual band Gorillaz, known for their inventive collaborations, and breaks down the songs in their discography that showcase the best rap features.