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.
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Old News: October in 1880
In this edition of Old News, Managing Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 and Staff Writer Sofia Angarita ’26 examined an October 1880 issue of The Amherst Student, revealing debates of campus culture, comments on national politics, and traditions that defined Amherst nearly 150 years ago.
Old News: This Week in 1938
In her final edition of Old News, Senior Managing Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explores the April 29, 1938 edition of the Student, filled with stories about Spring Prom, unbelievable pranks, and the threat of an impending World War.
Old News: Five Historic Election Days on Campus
From widespread protests in 1968 to raucous celebrations in 2008, this Election Day edition of Old News explores how The Student reported on five different elections across three centuries.
Old News: This Week in 2002
In this week’s Old News, Managing Features Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explores the Oct. 9, 2002 edition of The Student, which covered a statement on antisemitism, a lack of gender diversity in AAS, and custodial cleanup post-dorm parties. Sound familiar?
Old News: This Week in 1947
In this edition of Old News, Managing Features Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explores a 1947 Amherst, in which echoes of World War II permeated all parts of campus life.
Old News: This Week in 1920
Working with local unions on a new Labor College, a 40-gallon barrel of cider, dodgy admissions practices, and more. In this edition of Old News, Managing Features Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ‘25 probes the October 4, 1920 edition of The Student.