Anti-Ableist Amherst: Neurodivergent in Palestine
Managing Opinion Editor Emeritus Willow Delp ’26 reflects on how advocating for a free Palestine is intrinsically tied to disability justice and neurodivergent perspectives.
Opinion
Val Etiquette: Go All the Way Down
Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 voices his frustration with a widespread and irksome dining hall habit that interrupts our shared campus experience.
Capital Under Federal Occupation – Now What?
In light of President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of D.C., Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 writes about its terrifying effect on the community, urging students to call their representatives and prevent the spread of anti-democratic rule.
Palatable Queerness
As their sophomore year begins, Assistant Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 reflects on the tension between belonging and queerness as they grapple with the fear of becoming too “palatable” to heteronormativity rather than being politically urgent.
Letter to the Editor: “Walking on the Woodside”
In this letter to the editor, the Woodside Children’s Center Board responds to an article originally published on April 30.
Editorial: A Letter to Our Past Selves
Writing in the format of a letter to one’s past self, the Editorial Board recounts memorable changes, both big and small, that occurred this past school year.
Exit Letter: There is No Precedent
Editor-in-Chief Michael Mason ’25 reflects on the unusual nature of his leadership tenure — defying precedent while embracing the chaos, camaraderie, and contradictions that come with leading The Student.