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Opinion

This Title is Clickbait, and I Desperately Want Attention

Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 unpacks the rise of clickbait, rage-bait, and political grifting, arguing that in a landscape saturated with inflammatory takes, audiences must refuse to reward creators who blur the line between provocation and bad faith.

Burnout: We Talked Democracy to Death

Staff Writer Lucas Silva ’28 dissects Amherst’s paradoxical “commitment to democracy,” arguing that constant messaging about democratic crisis has become so abstract — and everyday campus life so unchanged — that students are tuning out rather than showing up.

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.

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.