Breaking Down the AAS Budget
In light of recent AAS budgetary changes, The Student breaks down what the current figures are, explaining where the money goes and what of it is available to students.
Features
Fresh Faculty: Frank Leon Roberts
Assistant Professor of English Frank Leon Roberts talks with staff writer Zane Khiry ’25 about the intersections of organizing and academics, and how he came to host “Bo's Barbershop and Books.”
Thriving Anime Club Reflects Nationwide Trend
Amherst's Anime Club hosts regular screenings, discussions, and cultural and social events surrounding the Japanese genre. Its popularity reflects broader trends in American culture.
Thoughts on Theses: Patrick Spoor ’23
Patrick Spoor ’23 is a music major who recently completed their vocal performance thesis, “Einheitswanderschaft.” They play the part of a wandering soul who, through a collection of songs, seeks the greater purpose of “Einheit” — unity or oneness.
Budget Complicates New Student Center Construction
Staff Writer Emma Burd ’26 checks in on the progress of the college's long-term plans for a new student center, finding that a tighter budget and the declining endowment seem to be potential roadblocks to starting construction.
Veggie Febbie: Cultivating a Plant-Based Community
This February, Veggie Club challenges Amherst students to try a plant-based diet for “Veggie Febbie.” Their end goal is to build a plant-based community and, for President Tim Carroll ’25, to convert a new class of long-term vegetarians.
Fresh Faculty: Jungeun Kim
Jungeun Kim is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater and Dance. Speaking with Managing Features Editor Caelen McQuilkin ’24E, Kim discussed the roots of her passion for dance, its educational potential, and the different meanings it has taken throughout her life.