Seeking Challenges, Embracing Community — Alumni Profile, Rick Lopez ’93
Rick Lopez’ ’93 career has been defined by a combination of restless drive and a dedication to community which has brought countless positive changes to the college.
Features
An Inside Look Into This Year’s Pandemic Protocol Shifts
Several community members perceived this fall's relaxed Covid protocols as a large shift in college policy following two years of restrictions. The Student explores the administration’s reasoning behind the shift.
Facing Drought, Book and Plow Farm Shows Resilience
Book and Plow Farm had a smaller yield this year due to a drought that affected the Northeast. Despite the challenges, the farm delivered a healthy harvest for many of its staple vegetables, thanks in part to its resilience and adaptation.
Fresh Faculty: Aisha Yusuf
Aisha Yusuf is a visiting assistant professor of economics. She received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the American University of Nigeria at Yola, a master’s degree in economics from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Ph.D. in economics at George Mason University.
Local Lookout: Miss Saigon
Miss Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant located on North Pleasant Street. The Student sat down with its owner, Nhu Nguyen, to hear about her experience running the restaurant.
Encontrando La Causa: 50 Years of Latinx Activism at Amherst
Using archival research, interviews with a number of alumni and current students, and information from panels and events, Karina Maciel ’25 traces the history of La Causa and 50 years of Latinx activism at Amherst.
Thoughts on Theses: Renee Rosenkilde
Renee Rosenkilde is a biology major whose prospective thesis title is “Character Displacement in Vegetative Traits of Impatiens capensis and Impatiens pallida.” Her thesis advisor is Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies Ethan Temeles, and her research partner is Ella Rose ’23.