Keeping Up Isn’t Understanding
Managing Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ‘28 interrogates the illusion of digital fluency, arguing that as news becomes harder to access, our culture of constant updates has mistaken exposure for understanding.
Campus Life
Creating Tradition is Easier than You Think, Harder than You Want
Managing Opinion Editor Joey Supik ’27 dissects Amherst’s so-called tradition deficit, arguing that the college’s failure to sustain lasting rituals stems from a neglect of ambition, consideration, and humility.
Don't Get Lost in the Numbers
Managing Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 reflects on how numbers govern every part of life — from daily routines to global crises — and argues that humanity cannot be captured by statistics alone.
“Popping the Gilded Bubble”
Contributing Writer Rizwan Ayub ‘27 examines how, despite Amherst priding itself on cultivating a diverse campus environment and admitting students from all walks of life, the very structure of elite institutions and the admissions process creates a certain kind of intellectual homogeneity.
Amherst Survivor: Cross-Campus Competition
Something new is sweeping campus: Amherst Survivor! Managing Features Editor June Dorsch ’27 explores how the game has been unfolding.
Celiac-Safe: Gluten-Free Dining Challenges at Val
Eating at Amherst with celiac disease has proven to be challenging for many students. Managing Features Editor June Dorsch ’27 investigates patterns of cross-contamination and mislabelling that increase the risk of eating at Val with gluten-free dietary restrictions.
The Amherst Party, a Former Tradition, to Return After 6-Year Hiatus
The AAS is reviving “TAP,” a long-running college tradition centered around a keg of beer. Beginning in December, the parties will be held once a month in the Powerhouse.