Thoughts on Theses: Alma Clark
Alma Clark ’25 is a senior double majoring in computer science and music. Clark’s thesis is a full-length studio concept album, infusing modern electronic and indie pop to transport listeners 100 years into the future.
Features
LA to Amherst: Students Reflect on January Fires
Since Jan. 7, relentless fires have ravaged the Los Angeles community, forcing many to evacuate to safety. Assistant Features Editors Mira Wilde ’28 and Talia Ehrenberg ’28 highlighted the experiences of two students from LA and their transitions back to Amherst.
Portrait of an Amherst Poet: Eliot Cardinaux and The Bodily Press
Eliot Cardinaux is an Amherst-based poet, jazz pianist, publisher, and composer. Staff writer Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 spoke with him to learn more about his life and the art that informs it.
Staff Spotlight: Stella Santos
Staff Writer Kaitlyn Cappillo ’28 spoke with associate director of New Student & Family Programs Stella Santos. In her interview, Santos discusses her journey to Amherst and her goal of creating connections among first-years, orientation leaders, and staff.
Amherst Debate Society Makes College Proud in Panama
Over winter break, the Amherst Debate Society rang in the new year with success at the 2025 World Universities Debating Championships in Panama City, Panama. Managing Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 spoke to the team about their preparation, accomplishments, and adventures.
Skijoring: Where the Wild West Meets the Slopes
At the peak of winter in Colorado, the unlikely combination of two sports, horseback riding and skiing, creates what is known as skijoring. Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 explores the world of this unique extreme sport, which she encountered during her winter break.
Graduating Transfer Students Reflect on Amherst Experiences
This week, a number of transfer students will graduate from Amherst as members of the class of 2025E. The Student interviewed five of them to celebrate their accomplishments and hear about their experiences.