Student Squared: Karl Miller
In this edition of Student Squared, Editor-in-Chief Edwyn Choi ’27 chases Karl Miller as he runs through campus. A little lost, Miller shares his insights on everything from accounting to his family life.
Features
College Considers Purchasing HingeX for Students
With increasing student loneliness, administration voted to make HingeX subscriptions available college-wise to encourage connection on and off campus. Staff Writer Savita Jani ’28 investigates the reasons for the decision, as well as conflicting opinions given Amherst’s recent financial landscape.
Teaching and Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
As the role of AI persists as a question mark in the landscape of higher education, Senior Managing Editor Mira Wilde ’28 and Staff Writer Caroline Paluska ’29 spoke with five professors about their thinking and use of the technology in the classroom.
Hearts of the Herd: Sun, Situationships, and Spring Break Survival
From awkward reunions with long-distance partners to the fear of missing out, spring break can sometimes bring more relationship dilemmas than relaxation. Luckily, Daisy Valentine is back to offer a little guidance for Mammoths heading into a week of sun, travel, and questionable decisions.
Marathons Take Sam Fetters ’26 Across the World
Two Sundays ago, Sam Fetters ’26 earned the World Marathon Majors SixStar Medal, commemorating his completion of the first six marathons in the world. Managing Features Editor Belaine Mamo ’27 spoke with him about his running career, his training regimen, and his plans for the future.
Thoughts on Theses: John Joire ’26
Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 spoke with Managing Puzzle Editor Emeritus John Joire ’26 about his electro-acoustic chamber orchestra composition. Entitled “Swamp City” — a nod to a nickname of Joire’s hometown, Washington, D.C. — Joire conducted the premiere performance on Jan. 31.
College Affiliates Mentioned in Epstein Files
With the recent release of the Epstein Files, Editor-in-Chief Edwyn Choi ’27 and Senior Managing Editor Mira Wilde ’28 investigate connections with Amherst College-affiliated individuals mentioned in the documents.