College Grapples with Implications of ChatGPT
As ChatGPT grows in both national prominence and sophistication, students and faculty grapple with the implications of artificial intelligence for Amherst, from simple cheating to existential worries.
Features
Old News: This Week in 1898
Touring performances, alumni visits, and a whopping 107 advertisements: In this edition of Old News, Managing Features Editor and Columnist Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 probes the April 23, 1898 edition of The Student.
Staff Spotlight: Michael Riley
Mike Riley is a custodian at the college who most often works in the Science Center. In this interview, Riley shared stories from his life before Amherst and reflected on how he has learned and used the kindness that so many know him for.
No Small Potatoes: Val From a Kids-eye View
This week, The Student gets a new perspective on Val by talking with Maya (7) and Asher (12), the children of two Amherst history professors who frequent the dining hall for meals with their parents.
Tread Shed: Tinkering as Pedagogy
The Tread Shed, a new cooperative center for bicycles on campus, opens officially on April 25. The shop's founders want to use bicycle ownership to cultivate an ethic of personal stewardship and explore more dynamic modes of learning through the maintenance process.
Local Lookout: Ricelicious
Ricelicious is an Asian fusion restaurant tucked away in the heart of Amherst town. Pote, the restaurant’s co-owner, helps curate a menu inspired by his Thai roots and the two years he spent in Japan.
Debunking Amherst’s Music Lesson Crisis
Despite its intended goal of increasing the accessibility of music lessons, a recent policy change thwarted some students’ attempts to register for lessons this semester. The Student investigated the source of the difficulties and the outlook for prospective enrollees.