Thoughts on Theses: Sylvan Wold
In this edition of Thoughts on Theses, Staff Writer Ava Nair ’28 interviews English major Sylvan Wold ’25 about her creative nonfiction thesis structured around artifacts of her mother’s life.
Features
Elliott Addresses Fears Surrounding Academic Freedom
Amid ongoing fears surrounding federal intervention in higher education, Editor-in-Chief June Dorsch ’27 spoke with President Michael Elliott about the roots of these attacks and how Amherst will be affected by the current administration’s agenda.
Staff Spotlight: Lauren Gladu
In this edition of Staff Spotlight, Managing Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 sat down with Lauren Gladu, the Spanish department coordinator and campus Zumba instructor, to find out more about her 17 years at Amherst and the Zumba community she has fostered.
Lip Sync 2025: Pitch Perfect Performances Compete for Housing
This past Wednesday, students competed in Lip Sync 2025 to win the first pick in the Herd Housing selection process. Assistant Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 highlights the fun performances and perspectives of the winning team.
Amherst Adventures Abroad: Madison Rabb ’26
In this new edition of Amherst Adventures Abroad, Managing Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with Madison Rabb ’26 to learn about her semester in Madrid, highlighting her immersion in the Spanish language, travels around Europe, and newfound love for Spanish cuisine.
Amherst Reflects on Trump’s Transgender Athlete Policy
On Feb. 5, Trump signed an executive order banning transgender women and girls from competing in women’s sports, Staff Writer Lily Earnest ’28 spoke to Amherst community members about the ban’s dangerous implications for transgender individuals as well as our campus culture.
Student Squared: Richard Noh
In this edition of Student Squared, Assistant Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 talked to Richard Noh ’27 about majoring in biochemistry, singing in DQ, and working in Kirby Theater.