A Republican’s Perspective on the 2024 Election: Trump is an Existential Threat to American Democracy
Columnist Jeb Allen ’27 argues that Trump’s authoritarianism threatens American democracy.
Opinion
BSU — In Response to the Decline in Diversity
The Black Student Union criticizes the administration for not taking sufficient measures to prevent the decline in Black student enrollment, urging immediate action to address the issue in future admissions cycles.
A Republican’s Perspective on the 2024 Election: The Deception of Voting for Trump for His “Policies”
Columnist Jeb Allen ’27 argues that Donald Trump’s policies oversimplify complex issues, and even Trump’s own allies acknowledge his inability to solve the very problems he claims to address.
Anti-Ableist Amherst: Rejecting Normalcy
Managing Opinion Editor Willow Delp ’26 argues that our conceptions of “normal” and “abnormal” are inherently ableist and pushes for us to reject these societally constructed categories.
A Republican’s Perspective on the 2024 Election: The Abrupt “Shift” of J.D. Vance’s Beliefs
Columnist Jeb Allen ’27 argues that J.D. Vance, once a promising figure capable of steering conservative politics away from extremism, has abandoned his principles for political gain, embracing Trumpism and betraying his earlier stances on climate change, LGBTQ+ rights, and women's issues.
The Home Stretch: Vote!
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 warns that the upcoming election is a critical moment for protecting democracy, urging voters to support Kamala Harris and engage in grassroots efforts to prevent a second Trump presidency.
Satire: Amherst College Student Found Studying in a Rail Trail Bush
Satire: Staff Writer Hannah Feng ’28 interviews an Amherst student who, desperate for a quiet study spot during midterms, was found studying in a bush along the Rail Trail after failing to find space in the campus library.