Editorial: Midterms on Midterms
The Editorial Board discusses the upcoming midterm elections, exploring the difficulties of voting in college — be it physical or academic, and urging all readers to get out there and vote.
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Editorial: The Amherst We Inherited
Marking 50 years of coeducation, the Editorial Board reflects on the long and contested road the college took on admitting women. The Board argues coeducation’s ordinariness is Amherst’s triumph, but that mistaking what is normal for what is permanent grants us permission to stop progressing.
Editorial: What Makes a Campus Newspaper Independent?
The Editorial Board interrogates the paradox of campus journalism, arguing that The Student’s credibility rests not on complete independence from the college but on its willingness to navigate the tensions of being simultaneously embedded within and accountable to the community it covers.
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.
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.