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Carless in the Pioneer Valley: A PVTA Cheat Sheet

Carless in the Pioneer Valley: A PVTA Cheat Sheet

For many students, riding the PVTA can be a daunting and confusing task. Contributing Writer Neil Kapur ’25 breaks down how to use the public transit system step-by-step, including where the bus goes, when it runs, and tools that can help simplify the experience for riders.

Reflecting on Two Years of Education Studies

Reflecting on Two Years of Education Studies

Two years after the creation of the Education Studies program at Amherst, Contributing Writer Guilherme Santos ’24 reflects on how the program has built community and opportunities for engaging in the study of education.

Two Years After Policy Change, An Update on Casual Employment

Two Years After Policy Change, An Update on Casual Employment

Managing Features Editor emeritus Caelen McQuilkin ’24E spoke with college employees to identify the ongoing challenges posed by Amherst’s “casual employment” system, which limits weekly hours and benefits and accounts for a large portion of Val’s total labor.

Putnam Sessions Add Community to Math Department

Putnam Sessions Add Community to Math Department

The Math department’s Putnam Sessions allow students to come together and prepare for the Putnam Competition, a national exam in mathematics. Staff writer Wenshi Zhao ’27 explores how the sessions ultimately foster a community around a shared passion for math.

Fresh Faculty: Meghana Mysore

Fresh Faculty: Meghana Mysore

Meghana Mysore is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of English. She spoke to The Student about her relationship with creative writing, and how she is sharing it with her students this semester.

Staff Spotlight: T.J. Cahill

Staff Spotlight: T.J. Cahill

T.J Cahill is the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach who often works in the weight room, designing team lifts and motivating students. In this Staff Spotlight, Cahill reflects on his experience in college athletics pre-Amherst and how they shape his current coaching philosophies.

Amherst on the Picket Line: Alumni Writer’s Guild Members Reflect on Strike

Amherst on the Picket Line: Alumni Writer’s Guild Members Reflect on Strike

The Writer's Guild of America's second longest strike ended after 148 days in late September. Editor-in-Chief Sam Spratford spoke to strike leader Claire Kiechel '09 and other Amherst alumni on why they picketed, what it accomplished, and what's next.