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2026-2027

Inside the Red Room: Rave, Civic Engagement Fund, and Town-Campus Committee!

Inside the Red Room: Rave, Civic Engagement Fund, and Town-Campus Committee!

Along with answering to this weekend’s rapid rave shutdown, Association of Amherst Students President Charles Tufenkji ’28 and Vice President Joey Supik ’27 share their plans to promote relations between the college and Amherst town, and updates on new adjustments to the Ford Student Center.

Editorial: We Still Don’t Have a Newsroom

The Editorial Board confronts the college’s continued failure to provide The Student with a functional newsroom, arguing that temporary fixes cannot replace the permanent home a newspaper needs to thrive.

Amherst Should Set its Own Standard: A Letter to Faculty and Trustees on Testing Requirements in Admissions

Alum Shane Dillon ’26 examines Amherst’s debate over standardized testing, arguing that requiring scores could discourage talented students and obscure qualities that numbers cannot capture.

Our Least Controversial Opinion to Date

The Opinion Editors explain why you should become one of them, arguing that amid the late nights, strong opinions, and endless edits, the newsroom becomes a community worth joining.

Trick or Trampled: Why the Rave Failed

Staff Writer Christopher Karmonik '27 confronts the chaotic Halloweekend Rave, arguing that poor planning and student misconduct turned an Amherst tradition into a dangerous failure.

The Students Behind ‘How to Defend Yourself’

The Students Behind ‘How to Defend Yourself’

In anticipation of the opening night of Amherst’s Theater department’s ‘How to Defend Yourself,’ Contributing Writer Anoova Sattar ’30 provides insight into the department’s process of selecting the play. She highlights the play’s relevance amidst nationwide discussions of campus sexual assault.

Sabrinas Transition From Overalls to Red and Black

Sabrinas Transition From Overalls to Red and Black

Contributing Writer Narina Girotra ’29 reflects on the reunion of the a cappella group the Sabrinas during this year’s Homecoming weekend. The all-female group celebrated 50 years of Amherst coeducation with a concert that brought together current and former members in harmony.