Dedicating A Life Beyond This World — Alumni Profile, Jeffery Hoffman ’66
From nights at the Amherst observatory to missions aboard the Space Shuttle, Jeffrey Hoffman ’66 turned space wonder into a lifelong pursuit of scientific discovery.
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Storytelling the Physical World — Alumni Profile, Karen Fox ’91
From science journalism to children’s books to dating advice writing, Karen Fox ’91 continues to embody the virtues of a true liberal arts student in her pursuit of intellectual exploration and accessibility.
From Stand-Up Comedy to John Oliver — Alumni Profile, Johnathan Appel ’16
Johnathan Appel ’16 was rejected from Gad’s House of Improv for four years. Now, he is an award-winning writer at “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
Daring to Chase the Perfect Musical Score — Alumni Profile, Mason Daring ’71
Honoring his college dreams of becoming a rock-and-roll star, Mason Daring ’71 has built a career composing music for big-time film directors.
Cementing Amherst’s Literacy Legacy — Alumni Profile, Lauren Groff ’01
With five novels, dozens of short stories, and countless awards under her belt, Lauren Groff ’01 doesn’t need any introduction. But underneath all this fame she remains a humble person and lifelong learner.
Wobbling Mammoths: How a Slackline Took Over the First-Year Quad
This semester, a slackline tied between two trees on the First-Year Quad has become a common gathering spot for students. Staff Writer Adrita Risha ’29 explores how the informal pastime has grown into one of Amherst’s most welcoming communities.
Student Squared: Zeynep Atabek ’28
In this edition of Student Squared, Staff Writer Gabby Miller ’29 speaks to Zeynep Atabek ’28 about studying math and philosophy, winning the Lip-Sync Battle, and what makes Amherst feel like home.