Old News: Five Historic Election Days on Campus
From widespread protests in 1968 to raucous celebrations in 2008, this Election Day edition of Old News explores how The Student reported on five different elections across three centuries.
Features
Does Rate My Professor Deserve a Perfect Rating?
Managing Design Editor Anna Wang ’28 analyzes the reliability of Amherst professors’ Rate My Professor reviews — the few that exist.
Professors Plan Syllabi, Class Discussions Around Election
In light of Tuesday’s election, some professors have altered their syllabi. Staff Writer Talia Ehrenberg ’28 and Assistant Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with two Amherst professors about how they plan to approach the election in their classes.
Fresh Faculty: Nathaniel Brennan
Nathaniel Brennan is a visiting professor in Amherst’s film and media studies and English departments. Staff Writer Olivia Tennant ’27 spoke with him about his childhood love for film, his educational trajectory, and his approach to teaching.
Swing State Students Navigate Deep Blue Mass. Election
Voters from swing states are often caught in the middle of intense political difference and discourse. Staff Writer Mira Wilde ’28 interviews Amherst students from these states about their experiences with election season in the more politically homogeneous Massachusetts.
Ghosts of Valentine: Paranormal Activity on Campus
Valentine Dining Hall is haunted. With Halloween around the corner, Staff Writers Fedora Liu ’28 and Jenny Chan ’28 explore the untold stories of the spirits who inhabit Val.
Thoughts on Theses: Tim Carroll ’25
Tim Carroll ’25 is a senior majoring in Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought. His thesis explores the intersection of philosophy, law, and politics as it relates to animal rights.