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Opinion

In Defense of Boring Politics

Contributing Writer Raina Batra ’27 argues that American politics should be less sensationalized.
Raina Batra '27 Oct 23, 2024
A picture of a person in pain at a party.

Exercises in Thought: Physical Health

Columnists Joe Sweeney ’25 and Tim Carroll ’25 discuss experiences and structural issues surrounding health.
Joe Sweeney '25, Tim Carroll '25 Oct 23, 2024

Anti-Ableist Amherst: The Limits of Mental Health Awareness

Managing Opinion Editor Willow Delp ’26 urges readers to go beyond awareness when discussing mental health.
Willow Delp '26 Oct 16, 2024

The Three Percent Conundrum

Contributing Writer Alex Coiov ’28 expresses concern about the college’s admissions statistics.
Alex Coiov ’28 Oct 16, 2024

Disillusionment at Amherst: Liberal Hypocrisy

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 reflects on their experience being issued a no contact order and argues that the Amherst community silences alternative political opinions.
Aaron Holton '25 Oct 16, 2024

A Republican’s Perspective on the 2024 Election: Trump is an Existential Threat to American Democracy

Columnist Jeb Allen ’27 argues that Trump’s authoritarianism threatens American democracy.
Jeb Allen '27 Oct 16, 2024

BSU — In Response to the Decline in Diversity

The Black Student Union criticizes the administration for not taking sufficient measures to prevent the decline in Black student enrollment, urging immediate action to address the issue in future admissions cycles.
Black Student Union Oct 9, 2024

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