Editorial: We Still Don’t Have a Newsroom
The Editorial Board confronts the college’s continued failure to provide The Student with a functional newsroom, arguing that temporary fixes cannot replace the permanent home a newspaper needs to thrive.
Opinion
Amherst Should Set its Own Standard: A Letter to Faculty and Trustees on Testing Requirements in Admissions
Alum Shane Dillon ’26 examines Amherst’s debate over standardized testing, arguing that requiring scores could discourage talented students and obscure qualities that numbers cannot capture.
Our Least Controversial Opinion to Date
The Opinion Editors explain why you should become one of them, arguing that amid the late nights, strong opinions, and endless edits, the newsroom becomes a community worth joining.
Trick or Trampled: Why the Rave Failed
Staff Writer Christopher Karmonik '27 confronts the chaotic Halloweekend Rave, arguing that poor planning and student misconduct turned an Amherst tradition into a dangerous failure.
Editorial: Midterms on Midterms
The Editorial Board discusses the upcoming midterm elections, exploring the difficulties of voting in college — be it physical or academic, and urging all readers to get out there and vote.
A Last Ditch Effort Couldn’t Save Lesbianism
Managing Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ‘28 discusses the recently announced closing of Last Ditch, the viral Covid-conscious lesbian bar. They use this closing to discuss what explicitly queer spaces mean for the LGBTQ+ community both now and historically, and explore what it means to lose them.
Satire: Fancy and Festive Costumes for Fall
Staff Writer Isha Patel ’28 helps prepare the student body for this season’s festivities by giving a list of costume recommendations. Whether you’re an Amherst fanatic, a group of people, or chronically online, her suggestions are sure to turn heads.