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Opinion

Anti-Ableist Amherst: I’m So OCD

Managing Opinion Editor Emeritus Willow Delp ’26 argues that the colloquial usage of the term OCD mischaracterizes and diminishes the often debilitating and terrifying experiences of those who actually suffer from the condition.

Catching the Cold: Putting the “Sick” in Homesick

Staff Writer Hannah Feng ’28 reflects on how memories of her childhood enable her to better bear sickness on campus.

To America, Tomorrow

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that it is necessary to remember the seemingly contradictory principles of democracy in order to preserve it.

The Student’s Role in Campus Dialogue

The Editorial Board clarifies its policies for publishing Opinion articles, condemning harassment toward writers and urging for more productive ways to promote dialogue on campus.

The State of Theme Communities

Lucy Jones ’27, Claire Liu ’27, Alisha Xu ’27, and other theme house leaders respond to new changes to theme community policies, warning that inadequate communication, the new lottery system, and negligence of student perspectives may threaten to destroy the very purpose of these communities.

Anti-Ableist Amherst: Remembering Accessibility in New Policy

In light of recent housing policy changes that harm and exclude students with disabilities, Managing Opinion Editor Emeritus Willow Delp ’26 urges the college to provide more resources for students to have their accessibility needs met and feel a greater sense of belonging within the community.

Walk on the Wilde Side Returns After 60 Years

Assistant Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 brings back her grandfather’s column, “Walk on the Wilde Side,” after a 60-year hiatus.