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From London to D.C.: A Perspective on Leading the Folger Shakespeare Library

From London to D.C.: A Perspective on Leading the Folger Shakespeare Library

What do Shakespeare, public humanities, and children’s books about the Bard have in common? Editor-in-Chief Edwyn Choi ’27 spoke with Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, about her journey to institutional leadership and relationship between Folger and the College.

Humans of Amherst: Victory

With the 2026 Winter Olympics coming to a close, it can be easy to lose sight of the victories still around us. In the second edition of Humans of Amherst, Staff Writer Hannah Feng ’28 speaks to people in town about their own personal victories.

Quick Questions: Where Did the Broccoli Go?

Quick Questions: Where Did the Broccoli Go?

In this edition of Quick Questions, Managing News Editor Evelyn Soto ’28 investigates broccoli’s disappearance from Valentine Dining Hall and the time of its return.

Introducing Our Newest Masthead: Who are We?

Introducing Our Newest Masthead: Who are We?

In this edition of The Student, the Editorial Board seeks to give its readers the opportunity to get to know its editors beyond their official capacities as producers of the newspaper.

Student Squared: Narina Girotra ’29

Student Squared: Narina Girotra ’29

In this edition of Student Squared, Managing Features Editor Belaine Mamo ’27 speaks to Narina Girotra ’29 about home, extracurriculars, music recommendations, and reflections on her Amherst experience thus far.

Quick Questions: What’s Happening in the East Lot?

In this edition of Quick Questions, Managing Features Editor Ava Nair ’28 answers what’s behind the parking disruptions in the East Lot and why construction has taken over much of the space this year.

Adventures Abroad: Rizwan Ayub ’27

Adventures Abroad: Rizwan Ayub ’27

In this edition of Amherst Adventures Abroad, Managing Features Editor Emerita Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with Rizwan Ayub ’27 on his time in Edinburgh, Scotland where, through housing, friendships, and outings, he felt the striking difference between a small college and a large university.