Don’t Get Misled by This Election
Staff Writer John Milas ’28 cautions readers against interpreting this year’s sweeping Democratic victories as a clear political realignment, arguing that off-off-year elections often misrepresent national trends.
Opinion
Take More Five-College Classes
The Editorial Board examines Amherst students’ underuse of the Five College Consortium, arguing that overcoming logistical and cultural barriers will require not only practical support but also a renewed culture of intellectual curiosity that values exploration.
You Should Take a Language
Assistant Professor of German Hannah Hunter-Parker urges Amherst students to start a new language this spring, highlighting how language learning expands perspective and possibility.
The Necessity of Arabic Language Classes
Contributing Writer Julia Teller ’28 reflects on how studying Arabic at Amherst deepened both personal and intellectual connections — and argues that the college’s decision to cut the program undermines its commitment to curiosity and cross-cultural understanding.
Fun For Whom?
Contributing Writer Kamil Mouehla ’26 examines how Amherst’s party culture reveals enduring racial and cultural divides, arguing that genuine belonging demands spaces where authenticity is celebrated.
Bathroom Bulletin: The Lyceum
In their latest addition to their campus bathroom guide, Senior Managing Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 and Contributing Writers Jenny Chan ’28 and Hailey Yoon ’28 review the Lyceum’s restrooms.
Satire: The Cocaine Capital of Western Massachusetts
Assistant Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 covers the ongoing saga of the Hotel UMass scandal, the Pioneer Valley’s most controversial new hotspot where white powder has drawn the attention of many.