Editorial: Ford is Open. Now What?
The Editorial Board reflects on the new campus dynamics of Ford Student Center, and asks for greater transparency from the administration regarding the rollout timeline.
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Editorial: Saying Goodbye to Valentine Dining Hall
The Editorial Board reflects on Valentine Hall, the soon to be replaced campus dining hall which has influenced the lives of every Amherst student since 1941. Though the new student center is an improvement, it also lacks the culture, history, and community.
Editorial: Our Duty to Assist Hampshire
The Editorial Board examines the implications of Hampshire College’s closing on Five College Consortium and the Amherst community, calling for clear commitments from Amherst College to materially support Hampshire students and faculty as they navigate the closure.
Editorial: When a President Threatens a Civilization
The Editorial Board addresses the normalization of extreme political rhetoric in the face of escalating global conflict, arguing that President Donald Trump’s genocidal threats — and the muted response that followed — reveal a dangerous desensitization to language with world‑altering consequences.
Satire: Editorial: The Mutilation of a Front Yard and the Collapse of Democracy
The Editorial Board of The Amherst Student condemns the administration’s refusal to address the late-night police raid on Professor John Calvin Coolidge Jr.’s yard and its draconian sign ordinances, arguing that this deliberate silence exposes a chilling contempt for political expression.
Editorial: An Honor Code That Says Less — and Risks More
The Editorial Board scrutinizes the proposal to shorten Amherst’s honor code, arguing that both the substance of the change and the rushed process behind it raise broader concerns about transparency and student voice in campus governance.
Editorial: The Future of Val
The Editorial Board examines the possible future of Valentine Dining Hall, offering some ideas to the administration.