To Honor the Open Curriculum
While recognizing the importance of an interdisciplinary education, The Editorial Board believes the breadth requirements in the new Latin honors policy will cause more harm than good to Amherst’s academic environment.
Opinion
Val for Pal: How To Maintain Your Long-distance Friendship
This Valentine’s Day, Staff Writer Pho Vu ’23 offers advice on cultivating worldwide friendships based on her experience as an international student.
The American Punch Bowl Trade Deck: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023
American Punch Bowl cartoonist Alice Burg ’23 follows up with a new set of trading cards, hot off the press!
Add/Flop
Cartoonist and Staff Podcaster Miles Garcia ’25 reminisces on the difficulties of juggling classes during the Add-Drop period.
The Market Logic of Mental Health
Contributing writer Gabe Proia ’25 draws from his own experiences to explain how the capitalistic ethic of productivity perpetuates today’s mental health crises.
Where Does Your Amherst Sweatshirt Come From?
Contributing writer Nora Lowe ’26 investigates the sourcing of Amherst merchandise and its degree of sustainability, suggesting that school spirit can be expressed without reliance on material items.
The AAS Is Changing for the Better — Will Students?
The Editorial Board calls on students to match the productive changes the AAS is making with democratic enthusiasm, in order to make this spring a fresh start for student government.