Exercises in Thought: “Tim Carroll / Joe Sweeney”
Columnists Tim Carroll ’25 and Joe Sweeney ’25 reflect on their years of friendship at Amherst, further deepened by their time writing for the Student.
Opinion
Why is Amherst So Liberal?
Zane Khiry ’25 questions Amherst’s liberalism, claiming it’s less of a radical rejection of elite conservatism and more of a means of protecting its privileged status.
Satire: New Flashy Table at Val!
Staff Writer Hannah Feng ’28 and Contributing Writer Isha Patel ’28 revel in the luxury of Val’s brand new granite table.
On Racism Within the Asian American Community
Managing Opinion Editor Edwyn Choi ’27 argues that discrimination within the Asian American community towards other Asian Americans is not only hypocritical but rooted in historical trauma.
To America, Today
Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that the American left’s struggle to find a cohesive identity has allowed the authoritarian right to not only extend its influence but redefine what it means to be American.
Cartoon: Jan. 29, 2025
Contributing cartoonist Katie Yi ’28 explores academic stress in her newspaper debut.
Looking Back at 2024: Highlights of The Student’s Journalism
The Editorial Board highlights key articles and moments in the paper's final issue for 2024.