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Exploring the Swoon-Worthy Love Story Behind Reneé Alvarez and Ryan Alvarado’s 13-Year Marriage

Staff writer Ava Nair ’28 interviewed Valentine Dining Hall Meal Checker Reneé Alvarez about her 13-year marriage with Assistant Professor of Mathematics Ryan Alvarado, tracing their love from Missouri to Massachusetts.

True Love or True Disappointment? Students Reflect on the 2024 Marriage Pact

Five months after the announcement of Amherst’s 2024 Marriage Pact, Staff Writers Erin Sullivan ’28 and Savita Jani ’28 follow up with Amherst students on their stories, opinions, and dilemmas surrounding their “perfect” matches.

Amherst Community Reflects on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Amherst Community Reflects on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Over the past few weeks, the multi-phase ceasefire deal agreed to by Israel and Hamas has seemed to unravel. Managing Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 spoke to Amherst community members about the agreement, highlighting their perspectives on the deal’s implications for the Amherst campus.

Thoughts on Theses: Alma Clark

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.

Beaming with Pride: Amherst Students Leave their Mark on Future Dining Commons

On Wednesday, students wrote themselves into Amherst history by leaving their permanent mark on the new Student Center and Dining Commons coming Fall 2026. Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 spoke to students about the significance of this experience.

LA to Amherst: Students Reflect on January Fires

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.