Quick Questions: What is the Life Cycle of a Book at Frost?
In his final edition of Quick Questions, Staff Writer Neil Kapur ’25 illuminates how library books are acquired and why they might be taken off the shelves.
Features
Nuestras Voces: Celebrating Amherst's Bilingual Voices
The fourth annual Nuestras Voces celebrated creative works by Spanish-speaking students related to themes of bilingual identity. Staff Writer Jackson Hersom ’25 spoke with Senior Lecturer in Spanish Carmen Granda and student participants to capture the event's significance.
Cultivating an Ecosystem of Community Science Education
Community collaboration takes center stage in the biology and education studies course “Biology Outreach through Community-Based Learning.” Staff Writer Savita Jani ’28 highlights this unique course and its mission of making science education more accessible to all.
Who is Sabrina — and Where Will She Go Next?
For over 150 years, the Sabrina statue has been on the move. Staff Writer Joline Fong ’26 dives into the mystery of Sabrina and her historical importance to the Amherst student body.
Staff Spotlight: Iris Afantchao
In this edition of Staff Spotlight, Editor-in-Chief June Dorsch ’27 sat down with Iris Afantchao, Frost Library’s Acquisitions Specialist, to learn more about a career in the archives, surprising book requests, and faculty-staff field trips.
Old News: This Week in 1938
In her final edition of Old News, Senior Managing Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explores the April 29, 1938 edition of the Student, filled with stories about Spring Prom, unbelievable pranks, and the threat of an impending World War.
Quick Questions: Why is It so Difficult to Get a Music Lesson?
For this edition of Quick Questions, Staff Writer Sofia Angarita ’26 spoke with Music Lessons Coordinator Janice Murphy to better understand why music lessons on campus are so competitive.