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Opinion

Amherst College is the Democratic Party’s Problem

Staff Writer Jeb Allen ’27 argues that Amherst’s elitist and hypocritical political climate encapsulates the Democratic Party’s rejection of ideological diversity, which ultimately helped fuel Trump’s 2024 victory.

On the Rollout of the Honor Code Proposal

The Editorial Board responds to the college’s proposed Honor Code revision, arguing that poor communication and lack of transparency continue to erode student trust.

Breaking the Silence on Broken Washers

Assistant Opinion Editor Elaine Pan ’27 argues that the persistent laundry problems in Seelye Hall highlight the college’s broader failure to meet and actively respond to students’ basic needs.

Stop Exploiting Antisemitism To Destroy Academic Freedom

Contributing Writer Avi Helft ’26 urges the Jewish community to stand up against political opportunism, citing the Trump administration’s appropriation of antisemitism as a cover for repressing dissenting thought.

Situationships: An Emergent Political Phenomena?

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 discusses the idea of “situationships” and what the term reveals about larger cultural changes and desires in our society.

Satire: Anna and Isha’s Declassified Dorm Survival Guide

Assistant News Editor Anna Wang ’28 and Contributing Writer Isha Patel ’28 decide where they should live next year, weighing the pros and cons of each dorm.

Satire: Why Cohan Needs Its One-Room Doubles

As Cohan Hall transitions to single rooms, Contributing Writer Brenda Tenorio ’27 reflects on what’s being lost — what made this space more than just a dorm.