Editorial: A Letter to Our Past Selves
Writing in the format of a letter to one’s past self, the Editorial Board recounts memorable changes, both big and small, that occurred this past school year.
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On the Rollout of the Honor Code Proposal
The Editorial Board responds to the college’s proposed Honor Code revision, arguing that poor communication and lack of transparency continue to erode student trust.
Editorial: Free Speech is Dying, and Trump is Killing It
The Editorial Board examines the Trump administration’s recent crackdown on free speech in universities nationwide and vows to continue maintaining The Student’s integral role in campus discourse.
Editorial: Doubling Down on Triple Majors
The Editorial Board acknowledges that while some students may triple major for superficial reasons, banning triple majors will deal more harm than good; the Board instead argues for the implementation of academic minors to encourage intellectual exploration.
The Student’s Role in Campus Dialogue
The Editorial Board clarifies its policies for publishing Opinion articles, condemning harassment toward writers and urging for more productive ways to promote dialogue on campus.
Editorial: Embracing Unproductivity — A Culture Shift
The Editorial Board pushes for a cultural shift at Amherst towards framing unproductivity and self-care as an essential part of mental well-being and a way to live more intentionally.
Editorial: Fighting Back Against Political Silence
The Editorial Board argues that the student body should recommit itself to dialogue in the wake of the Trump administration’s flurry of executive orders.