From Stand-Up Comedy to John Oliver — Alumni Profile, Johnathan Appel ’16
Johnathan Appel ’16 was rejected from Gad’s House of Improv for four years. Now, he is an award-winning writer at “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
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Daring to Chase the Perfect Musical Score — Alumni Profile, Mason Daring ’71
Honoring his college dreams of becoming a rock-and-roll star, Mason Daring ’71 has built a career composing music for big-time film directors.
Cementing Amherst’s Literacy Legacy — Alumni Profile, Lauren Groff ’01
With five novels, dozens of short stories, and countless awards under her belt, Lauren Groff ’01 doesn’t need any introduction. But underneath all this fame she remains a humble person and lifelong learner.
Wobbling Mammoths: How a Slackline Took Over the First-Year Quad
This semester, a slackline tied between two trees on the First-Year Quad has become a common gathering spot for students. Staff Writer Adrita Risha ’29 explores how the informal pastime has grown into one of Amherst’s most welcoming communities.
Student Squared: Zeynep Atabek ’28
In this edition of Student Squared, Staff Writer Gabby Miller ’29 speaks to Zeynep Atabek ’28 about studying math and philosophy, winning the Lip-Sync Battle, and what makes Amherst feel like home.
New School Year Brings Changes in First-Year Advising
The college adopted a new first-year advising process for the class of 2029, shifting to in-person group meetings held during orientation. Managing News Editors Dylan Vrins ’26 and Anna Wang ’28 spoke to administrators and students about the motivations behind this change and initial reactions.
Hearts of the Herd: Love Advice for Spooky Season
Love is in the (chilly) air, Mammoths! From fall flings to solo Rave nights and last-minute couples costumes, resident romance expert Daisy Valentine returns with advice on spooky-season love, friendship, and what to do when your Marriage Pact match isn’t exactly ’til death do us part.