Features

Over winter break, the Amherst Debate Society rang in the new year with success at the 2025 World Universities Debating Championships in Panama City, Panama. Managing Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 spoke to the team about their preparation, accomplishments, and adventures.

This week, a number of transfer students will graduate from Amherst as members of the class of 2025E. The Student interviewed five of them to celebrate their accomplishments and hear about their experiences.

Students’ devices offer both essential learning tools and endless opportunities for distraction. Staff Writer Mira Wilde ’28 highlights creative solutions to combat distraction in an effort to maintain their focus and reclaim time from their screens — whether through apps or physical distance.

Having the opportunity to major in something that you’re passionate about is special. But what if that major doesn’t exist? Staff Writer Belaine Mamo ’27 addresses this question by sharing the experiences of four students who became interdisciplinary majors.