Staff Spotlight: Kenny Lauzier
Staff writer Simon Pearl ’27 interviews Kenny Lauzier, Amherst’s Director of Auxiliary Services/Facilities. Among other responsibilities, Lauzier oversees Zamboni operations at Orr Rink.
Features
A Partial Eclipse That Stole Amherst’s Heart
Staff writer Khadija Doha ’27 captures the Amherst community as it gathered on Monday to watch the eclipse on campus.
Quick Questions: Why Did Val Add More Compost Bins?
This semester, almost all of Valentine Dining Hall’s trash bins were converted into compost bins. Managing Features Editor Humphrey Chen ’26 explains why this happened.
Amherst Campus Safety: A Branch Breakdown
Following up on his last article on Amherst police presence in Val, Staff Writer Fritz Lalley ’25 explores the various roles of the police department’s different branches.
Thoughts on Theses: Mary Gum ’24
Mary Gum ’24 is a senior double majoring in psychology and anthropology. Her thesis explores metacognitive trust in four- and five-year-old children.
The Roommate Report: The Greenways Suite
In this edition of “The Roommate Report,” Assistant Features Editor June Dorsch ’27 interviews Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26, Ava Kennon ’26, Abby Moravek ’26, and Iris Susen ’26 in their Greenways suite.
Fresh Faculty: Li Zhang
Li Zhang is an assistant professor of sociology and environmental studies. Now in her second year at the college, she spoke to The Student about the importance of taking a transdisciplinary approach to research.