Sign in Subscribe

2025-2026

NSPM-7: Redefining Extremism

Assistant Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 examines the implications of NSPM-7, showing how its broad definition of “extremism” could criminalize ordinary dissent and civic engagement — and warns that when questioning becomes a national security risk, democracy is in peril.

You’re Not Reading The Amherst Student. That’s How Polarization Spreads

Contributing Writer Lucas Silva ’28 investigates the collapse of local journalism and asks what it would take for students and citizens alike to reclaim a stake in the information that shapes democracy.

Amherst’s Open Curriculum: Who Really Gets to be Well-Rounded?

Managing Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 considers Amherst’s open curriculum, revealing how its promise of academic freedom is unevenly experienced, and questions whether the college truly supports the initiative and interdisciplinary exploration it claims to value.

Seriously Spooky, Scary Soundtracks of the Season

Seriously Spooky, Scary Soundtracks of the Season

Think you know the difference between spooky and scary? Staff Writer Luke Deeble ’29 dives into the songs that actually terrify, from Echo & the Bunnymen to Jay-Z, and makes a case for why understanding your fears might be the real trick (or treat).

Memos From the Film Society: “One Battle After Another”

Memos From the Film Society: “One Battle After Another”

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is one of the year’s most acclaimed films, hailed by many as an instant classic. In his review, Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 examines the film to uncover what its widespread acclaim reveals about how we define cinematic greatness.

“Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc” Review

“Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc” Review

Contributing Writer Alden Parker ’26 shares his emotional journey from freshman wonder to senior reflection in his review of “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc.” Experience the nostalgia and insight that show how time, growth, and fandom transform the way we connect with the stories we once loved.

Around the Herd: Oct. 24 to Oct. 28 in Athletics

Around the Herd: Oct. 24 to Oct. 28 in Athletics

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: field hockey beats Bowdoin in an overtime thriller, volleyball posts back-to-back wins at home, and women’s soccer squeaks by in Brunswick.