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Table Tasting: A Visit to Val’s Language Communities

Once a week, Val’s six different language tables welcome students of all skill levels and cultural backgrounds to dine together in their respective languages. Staff writer Simon Pearl ’27 tours all six tables to learn about the values and dynamics of each linguistic community.

CRESS Policing Alternative Faces Institutional Barriers

CRESS Policing Alternative Faces Institutional Barriers

In 2022, the town of Amherst created the Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (CRESS). Staff Writer Ana Mosisa ’24 investigates CRESS’ initial shortcomings and the current state of the program.

Quick Questions: Why is Val Overcrowded?

Quick Questions: Why is Val Overcrowded?

Staff writer Nife Joshua ’26 answers a quick question about recent overcrowding in Valentine Dining Hall as part of longer-term reporting on Val.

Staff Spotlight: Sheree Ohen, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

Staff Spotlight: Sheree Ohen, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

Staff writer Carys Shepard ’27 interviews Sheree Ohen, Amherst's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. Ohen discusses a pivotal experience early on in her career and her journey to DEI work at Amherst.

From Val to Valentines: An Interview with the “Love-Burds,” Candice Burd ’89 and Mitchell Burd ’89

From Val to Valentines: An Interview with the “Love-Burds,” Candice Burd ’89 and Mitchell Burd ’89

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26 sits down with her parents, Candice Burd ’89 and Mitchell Burd ’89 to discuss the story of how they met at Amherst and their lives together since then.

Student Squared: Adrian Salgado ’27

Student Squared: Adrian Salgado ’27

Staff Writer Carys Shepard ’27 interviews Adrian Salgado ’27 in this edition of Student Squared. Adrian discusses homeschooling, officiating tennis matches, and his experience adjusting to college.

Quick Questions: Where Did the Val Smoothies Go?

Quick Questions: Where Did the Val Smoothies Go?

In the fall of last year, the beloved breakfast smoothies in Val mysteriously disappeared. Features editors Humphrey Chen ’26 and June Dorsch ’27 investigate where they went and if they’re coming back.