Old News: Surveys and Soph Hops from November of 1928
Managing Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28, Staff Writer Sofia Angarita ’26, and Contributing Writer Shumona Bhattacharjya ’28 explore a November 1928 issue of The Student in this week's Old News.
Features
Staff Spotlight: Wesley Nugteren
Staff Writer Gabby Miller ’29 interviewed Wesley Nugteren, Amherst’s new wellbeing and outdoor initiatives coordinator, to discuss his South Dakota roots, his path to outdoor education, and the community he’s building through hikes, foraging trips, and nature-based programming on campus.
Results from The Student’s First-Year Survey
In this year’s installment of The Student’s First-Year Survey, Managing Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28, Assistant Features Editor Ava Nair ’28, and Contributing Writer Mark Anthony ’29 explore the backgrounds, values, and outlooks of Amherst’s newest class.
Fighting for a More Perfect Union — Alumni Profile, Paul Smith ’76
As one of the most influential lawyers in the nation, Paul Smith ’76 has spent his career fiercely championing civil rights.
Jacob Ribicoff Wants to Transport You — Alumni Profile, Jacob Ribicoff ’86
Sometimes you have to give up a dream to find a new one — just ask the man behind the sound of “Severance.”
Cooking Up a Radio Show — Alumni Profile, Emily Botein ’91
From the restaurant kitchen to the studio, Emily Botein ’91 has been committed to collaboration, curiosity, and listening to people’s stories.
Turning the Tides of the AIDS Pandemic — Alumni Profile, Robert Yarchoan ’71
Amid the AIDS pandemic, Robert Yarchoan ’71 pioneered efforts in developing the first effective treatment against HIV. Now, his research continues to shed light on potentially fatal AIDS-related diseases.