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2025-2026

Palatable Queerness

As their sophomore year begins, Assistant Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 reflects on the tension between belonging and queerness as they grapple with the fear of becoming too “palatable” to heteronormativity rather than being politically urgent.
Caroline Flinn '28 Sep 3, 2025

Editors’ Picks: Summer Reads and Watches

Before syllabi and problem sets take over your brain, why not allow yourself one last summer favorite? From page-turners to film-favorites, we’ve rounded up a few standout reads and watches that kept our editors hooked this summer.
The Editorial Board Sep 3, 2025

WAMH Radio x The Student: sombr — “I Barely Know Her” Album Review

With millions of monthly listeners, sombr is quickly becoming Gen Z’s indie-pop poster boy, but does his debut album live up to the hype? In this WAMH review, Jude Tait ’28 brings a critical ear and just the right amount of side-eye to the album’s TikTok-ready hooks and undeniable charm.
Jude Tait '28 Sep 3, 2025
Danny Dimes Returns? NFL Pre-Season Awards Predictions

Danny Dimes Returns? NFL Pre-Season Awards Predictions

Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 expertly predicts the major award winners for the upcoming NFL season.
Joey Supik '27 Sep 3, 2025

Minis — Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2025

Try out the new Mini Crosswords!
Madeline Gold ’28 Sep 3, 2025

MLK Day of Service and Action

The Amherst Student Feb 4, 2025

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