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Opinion

In Defense of DEI

Managing Opinion Editor Willow Delp ’26 responds to a previous article criticizing DEI by arguing that DEI is necessary for achieving racial equity.
Willow Delp '26 Nov 13, 2024

Elon Musk’s $1M Giveaway: Did It Cross a Line?

Contributing Writer Grace Puchalski ’27 analyzes Elon Musk’s role in the presidential election, arguing that his PAC exerted undue influence over the results.
Grace Puchalski '27 Nov 13, 2024

Every Vote Matters (Really)

Contributing Writer Raina Batra ’27 reminds students that their votes are important, regardless of what state they live in.
Raina Batra '27 Nov 13, 2024

To You: 247 Years From Now

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 urges for hope and empathy after the 2024 presidential election.
Aaron Holton '25 Nov 13, 2024

Editorial: Beyond the Ballot Box

The Editorial Board takes stock of an anxious campus, suggesting that voters’ emotions should be used to engage in democracy even after Election Day.
The Editorial Board Nov 5, 2024

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.
Tim Carroll '25, Joe Sweeney '25 Nov 5, 2024
Cartoon: November Meltdown

Cartoon: November Meltdown

Assistant Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 explores anxiety around the election in this cartoon.
Lauren Siegel ’27 Nov 5, 2024

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