Amherst Campus Safety: A Branch Breakdown
Following up on his last article on Amherst police presence in Val, Staff Writer Fritz Lalley ’25 explores the various roles of the police department’s different branches.
Features
Thoughts on Theses: Mary Gum ’24
Mary Gum ’24 is a senior double majoring in psychology and anthropology. Her thesis explores metacognitive trust in four- and five-year-old children.
The Roommate Report: The Greenways Suite
In this edition of “The Roommate Report,” Assistant Features Editor June Dorsch ’27 interviews Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26, Ava Kennon ’26, Abby Moravek ’26, and Iris Susen ’26 in their Greenways suite.
Fresh Faculty: Li Zhang
Li Zhang is an assistant professor of sociology and environmental studies. Now in her second year at the college, she spoke to The Student about the importance of taking a transdisciplinary approach to research.
Staff Spotlight: Merouane Daffar
Senior Managing Editor Stacey Zhang ’26 interviews Merouane Daffar, a community service officer in the Amherst College Police Department. Daffar discusses his role at Amherst, his fluency in three distinct languages, and his home in Algeria.
Anonymous at Amherst: Uncovering the Contra
The Amherst Contra is an anonymous student publication on campus. Assistant Features Editor June Dorsch ’27 investigates its origins, controversies, and relevancy.
Student Squared: Erica Ayala ’26
In this edition of Student Squared, Managing Features Editor Humphrey Chen ’26 interviews Erica Ayala ’26, a close friend of his, discussing her career goals, transition to Amherst, roles on campus, and more.