Anti-Ableist Amherst: Disability Pride
Columnist Willow Delp ’26 calls for a new vision of Amherst, one where disabled members of the community are supported enough to replace shame with acceptance and pride.
2025-2026
“The Mind Reels” Book Review
Raw, unflinching, and vividly written, “The Mind Reels” delivers a fearless portrait of life with bipolar disorder. Contributing Writer Luke Deeble ’29 examines Freddie deBoer’s debut novel, a work that resists easy sympathy or tidy resolutions while illuminating an often-misunderstood condition.
LeBron Hurt His Legacy With Hennessy
Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 reflects on LeBron’s Second Decision and how the ad harms his eventual retirement.
2025 NBA Forecasting: Playoff Picks, Trades, and Teams to Watch
Managing Puzzles Editor Madeline Gold ’28 weighs in on the upcoming NBA season and some controversial what-ifs.
Clayton Kershaw’s Farewell: The Greatest Dodger and One of Baseball’s Best
Staff Writer Ella O'Neill ’29 honors MLB star Clayton Kershaw after his retirement announcement, arguing that he will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the near future.
Around the Herd: Oct. 8 to Oct. 11 in Athletics
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: football beats Bowdoin, field hockey falls to Tufts, and men’s soccer bests Keene State.
Presidential Scholar Talk Sees Full Red Room
Anthropologist, professor, and National Book Award winner Jason De León visited campus on Tuesday to discuss his 2024 book: “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling.” De León discussed the portrayal of human smugglers, his upbringing, and his next book project.