Religions of the Herd: Orthodox Christianity
Being a practicing Orthodox Christian at Amherst can be difficult. Managing Features Editor Humphrey Chen ’26 delves into the limited resources and events available for religious minorities on campus.
Features
Exploring Five College Students’ Experiences at Amherst
Five College students are an essential part of the Amherst community, yet few know what their experiences are like. Staff Writer Olivia Law ’27 interviews students from across the Five Colleges to learn more about their experience taking Amherst classes.
Celiac-Safe: Gluten-Free Dining Challenges at Val
Eating at Amherst with celiac disease has proven to be challenging for many students. Managing Features Editor June Dorsch ’27 investigates patterns of cross-contamination and mislabelling that increase the risk of eating at Val with gluten-free dietary restrictions.
A Potential Partnership with Amherst Public Schools
As the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District faces up to $1.7 million in cuts to services, the town has expressed interest in a long-term financial agreement with the college. Staff writer Neil Kapur ’25 explores how the college could be a better neighbor to the public schools.
Staff Spotlight: Kenny Lauzier
Staff writer Simon Pearl ’27 interviews Kenny Lauzier, Amherst’s Director of Auxiliary Services/Facilities. Among other responsibilities, Lauzier oversees Zamboni operations at Orr Rink.
A Partial Eclipse That Stole Amherst’s Heart
Staff writer Khadija Doha ’27 captures the Amherst community as it gathered on Monday to watch the eclipse on campus.
Quick Questions: Why Did Val Add More Compost Bins?
This semester, almost all of Valentine Dining Hall’s trash bins were converted into compost bins. Managing Features Editor Humphrey Chen ’26 explains why this happened.