Staff Spotlight: Megan Scutti
Staff Writer Litzy Castañeda ’28 spoke with Megan Scutti, Amherst’s nutritionist, about her commitment to helping community members foster healthy habits and a balanced lifestyle amidst the demands of college life.
Features
President Elliott Looks Ahead to the College in the Trump Era
The results of the 2024 election are predicted to have a substantial impact on college campuses. The Student spoke with President Michael Elliott about the possible consequences of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and how the college is preparing to respond.
Political Action Clubs Regroup Post-Election
Managing Design Editor Anna Wang ’28 spoke with the campus political groups about their efforts leading up to the election and their plans moving forward, highlighting the work of Amherst College Democrats, Amherst College Conservatives, and Reproductive Justice Alliance.
Memories of Merrill: Science Center of the Past
While many current Amherst students may not remember the old Merrill Science Center, it holds a special place in the hearts of those who learned, worked, and forged bonds, on a personal and molecular level, inside. Staff Writer Sam Fetters ’26 reflects on the history of this significant building.
Quick Questions: What Happened to TYPO?
Student Affairs provides the opportunity for students to dine with a faculty or staff member in town through the TYPO/TYSO program. Staff writer Neil Kapur ’25 explains how students can request this subsidized meal and the recent changes made to the program.
Sis’s Place: Student Founds Housing Nonprofit
Aletheia Woodford ’26E is a full-time student and the founder and executive director of Sis’s Place Inc., a nonprofit which will provide immediate housing to domestic violence survivors in the Pioneer Valley.
Student Squared: Charlie Barker ’27
In a new edition of Student Squared, Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26 interviews Charlie Barker ’27 on competitive rock climbing, physics, and living in the Zü.