Exercises in Thought: Election Edition
Columnists Joe Sweeney ’25 and Tim Carroll ’25 reflect on the nature of political ideology and the political climate of Amherst in this edition of Exercises in Thought.
Opinion
Cartoon: November Meltdown
Assistant Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 explores anxiety around the election in this cartoon.
DEI at Amherst
Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that race-based DEI upholds racism.
One Last Call Home
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 reflects on Biden’s campaign promises and urges Amherst students to vote.
“Wait, They Don’t Love You Like I Love You:” How TikTok is Corrupting Music
Contributing Writer Olivia Tennant ’27 argues that TikTok’s influence on music has been harmful, using the specific example of “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
The Amherst College Textbook Solution — Persevering Towards Our Celestial Standards
Ralph Johnson, Executive Director of Campus Operations and Chair of the Amherst College Textbook Taskforce, outlines the goals and ongoing improvements of the Amherst College Textbooks Solution (ACTS) program to ensure timely, equitable access to course materials for all students.
Mark Robinson: Another Complication in a Consistently Turbulent 2024 Presidential Election
Contributing Writer Grace Puchalski ’27 examines the rise and fall of Mark Robinson and its possible implications for the 2024 presidential election.