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Worth the Wait? Amherst Spring Concert Lineup Announced

Worth the Wait? Amherst Spring Concert Lineup Announced

Following the announcement of Amherst’s Spring Concert lineup — featuring the Anti-Citizens, Hot Chelle Rae, and Kyle — Managing Features Editors Talia Ehrenberg ’28, Belaine Mamo ’27 and Ava Nair ’28 investigate student reactions and what to expect from this year’s concert.

The Room Where It Happened: AAS Speech Night

The Room Where It Happened: AAS Speech Night

On Wednesday, April 8 in the Cole Assembly Room, the Association of Amherst Students held its annual speech night ahead of voting, which would take place the following Friday through Saturday. Managing Features Editor Belaine Mamo ’27 attended to hear what this semester’s candidates had to say.

Thoughts on Theses: Muskaan Bhansali ’26

Thoughts on Theses: Muskaan Bhansali ’26

In this edition of Thoughts on Theses, Staff Writer Savita Jani ’28 speaks with Muskaan Bhansaali ’26 about her political science thesis on Narendra Modi and her concept of “strategic gatekeeping” in India’s parliamentary systems.

Student Squared: Rubina Singh ’28

Student Squared: Rubina Singh ’28

In this edition of Student Squared, Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 spoke with sophomore Rubina Singh about home, her upcoming year at Oxford, and how she’d spend her perfect day at Amherst.

Wake Up, Babe, a New Course Review Just Dropped

Wake Up, Babe, a New Course Review Just Dropped

Contributing Writer Halle Hanna ’26 investigated student reactions to the Amherst College Internal Course Review System (ACICRS), launched on March 3 by student senate members Joanne Opoku ’28, Olivia Salai ’28, and Max Froomkin ’28.

Teaching and Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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.