Vote “No” on the Proposed Honor Code
Columnists Tim Carroll ’25 and Joseph Sweeney ’25 urge the student body to vote “no” in response to the college’s new proposed Honor Code due to the proposal’s unnecessary concision and short voting timeline.
Opinion
The Honor Code Must Be Defended
Contributing Writer Lukas Luby-Prikot ’26 rejects the college’s assertion that the Honor Code has existed purely for academic purposes, maintaining that the new proposed Honor Code also amounts to the erosion of student rights.
Editorial: Free Speech is Dying, and Trump is Killing It
The Editorial Board examines the Trump administration’s recent crackdown on free speech in universities nationwide and vows to continue maintaining The Student’s integral role in campus discourse.
Editorial Note: Clarifying The Student’s Policy on Anonymous Sourcing
In light of recent concerns, the Editorial Board clarifies its policy on anonymous sourcing and quotations.
Satire: Faculty Vote to Eliminate Fizz Access
That’s it for Fizz — this week, faculty voted 166-1 to ban the app in defense of President Michael Elliott, who reportedly received one too many hate messages on the site. Starting April 2, students will no longer be able to access their accounts.
Satire: College Unveils New Major “Strategic Illusionism” Beginning Fall 2025
Amherst has introduced its newest major, “Strategic Illusionism,” which starts next semester. The major is intended to better prepare students for the current job market.
Satire: College To Create New Prize Honoring Conservative Journalism
The Student has been awarded Amherst’s newly created honor, the Hadley Arkes Prize, for its representation of conservative voices. Members of the prize’s selection committee emphasized the need for diversified political discourse.