Staff Spotlight: Jorge Gonzalez Jorge Gonzalez is Charles Pratt’s beloved first floor custodian. Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 spoke with him about his passions for bounty hunting, country music, and inspiring his residents.
Local Lookout: Royal Chicken & Kebab Staff Writers Erin Sullivan ’28 and Ava Nair ’28 investigate Royal Chicken & Kebab, a popular weekend spot for Amherst students.
State Voting Laws Vary Greatly — So Do Student Voters’ Experiences With just 20 days until the 2024 presidential election, differences in state voting laws have led to widely varying experiences for student voters on campus — most of whom vote by mail. Some states’ laws enable smooth, straightforward processes, while others’ present major roadblocks.
Amherst Houselessness: Resources On and Off Campus Hampshire County, like many places around the country, is facing a rise in homelessness. Staff Writer Matthew Fisher ’26 explores the impact on unhoused individuals, the college, and the larger local community.
Old News: This Week in 2002 In this week’s Old News, Managing Features Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explores the Oct. 9, 2002 edition of The Student, which covered a statement on antisemitism, a lack of gender diversity in AAS, and custodial cleanup post-dorm parties. Sound familiar?
Rejection Therapy: Auditioning For All Six of Amherst’s A Cappella Groups In order to overcome her fear of rejection, Staff Writer Adela Thompson Page ’26 auditioned for all six of Amherst’s a cappella groups on the same day. She recounts her unique experience and what she learned from it all.
Fresh Faculty: Youssef Ben Ismail Youssef Ben Ismail is an Assistant Professor of Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought (LJST). Managing Arts and Living Editor Sophie Durbin ’25 spoke with him about teaching, Middle Eastern studies, and his love for Amherst Cinema.