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Unequal Introductions: Inconsistencies in First-Year Seminars

Unequal Introductions: Inconsistencies in First-Year Seminars

First-year seminars vary significantly in the types of work assigned and the amount of support available to students. Assistant Features Editor June Dorsch ’27 investigates what works, what doesn’t, and how students and professors think about their first-year seminars.

Confronting Career Fears: Reflections on Arts and Humanities in Action

Confronting Career Fears: Reflections on Arts and Humanities in Action

The arts and humanities are a viable career path, and there’s a January term class to prove it. Skyla Monroe ’27 sheds light on her experience with the Arts and Humanities in Action program and how it changed her perspective as a current student and future professional.

Thoughts on Theses: Mathew Mueller ’24

Thoughts on Theses: Mathew Mueller ’24

Mathew Mueller ’24 is a senior majoring in music. His performance composition thesis is a jazz concert, featuring arranged pieces with improvisational elements.

You Won’t Bell-ieve It: Inquiries on the Johnson Chapel Bell

You Won’t Bell-ieve It: Inquiries on the Johnson Chapel Bell

In her final article for The Student, Managing Features Editor Emeritus Caelen McQuilkin ’24E explores how the Johnson Chapel bell functions, and reflects on her time at The Student in the process.

Food Systems Committee Works to Improve Dining

Food Systems Committee Works to Improve Dining

The Student spoke with members of the Amherst Food Systems Committee to learn about how they are improving the quality and sustainability of dining on campus. The committee is currently working on a Sustainable Food Plan, which will outline the future of Amherst dining policies.

Community Reflects on Native and Indigenous Studies Symposium

Community Reflects on Native and Indigenous Studies Symposium

This year's Five College Native American and Indigenous Studies Symposium, “Gathering at the Crossroads: Abya Yala & Activism,” drew upon and generated academic and cultural community on campus.

Student Squared: Luke Herzog ’24

Student Squared: Luke Herzog ’24

In this installment of Student Squared, Managing Features Editor Eleanor Walsh ’25 interviews the Gads director, ghost skeptic, and playwright Luke Herzog ’24. Luke discusses his recent play, monarch butterflies, upcoming projects, and more.