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Fresh Faculty: Gilles Verniers

Fresh Faculty: Gilles Verniers

Gilles Verniers is a Karl Loewenstein Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science. Staff Writer and student of Verniers, Erin Sullivan ’28, spoke with him about Indian politics, exploring the Pioneer Valley, and teaching at Amherst.

Not Bread Alone Serves Up Food and Community

Not Bread Alone Serves Up Food and Community

Not Bread Alone is an Amherst program that provides meals and community to those who need it most, often with student volunteers. Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26 and Assistant Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 highlight the organization and its commitment to building bonds through food.

College Reviewed Protest Policy Over the Summer, Amid National Reckoning on Campus Speech

College Reviewed Protest Policy Over the Summer, Amid National Reckoning on Campus Speech

After a spring defined by political action, many campuses tightened protest restrictions over the summer. Amherst's administration also updated their protest policies, though changes were more minimal. The process still offers insight into complex campus dynamics.

New Year, New Val: Dining Director Brings about Change

New Year, New Val: Dining Director Brings about Change

The beginning of the semester has served up various new stations, choices, and seating in Val — largely thanks to new Director of Dining Bill Connor. Assistant Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 explores these changes and its impacts on the Amherst community.

Fresh Faculty: George Abraham

Fresh Faculty: George Abraham

George Abraham is the English department’s 2024 Writer-in-Residence. They spoke to The Student about their poetic craft, passion for political activism, and commitment to building strong community during their time at Amherst.

Student Squared: Ayushi Panchal ’28

Student Squared: Ayushi Panchal ’28

In a return to her series Student Squared, Managing Features Editor Eleanor Walsh ’25 talked to first-year Ayushi Panchal ’28 about Miami, neuroscience, and how she’s finding Amherst thus far.

Chantal Kordula ’94 Begins Term as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Chantal Kordula ’94 Begins Term as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Kordula, who has been a member of the board for five years, aims to support the mission of the college and engage in open communication with students, faculty and staff during her six-year term as chair.