On Becoming a Badminton Badass: Insider Tips from a Former Player
Staff Writer Pho Vu ’23 reflects on her journey with badminton, from Vietnam to Amherst, and encourages other players to cultivate an appreciation for the game’s fundamentals.
Opinion
The Jig Is Up: Amherst Needs To Lower Its Tuition
Raising skepticism about the increasingly-expensive costs of elite, private universities, Assistant Opinion Editor Stacey Zhang ’26 considers whether Amherst should lower its tuition.
When Financial Aid Fails
Staff Writer Willow Delp ’26 shares the story of Zoe Callan ’25 and criticizes the college’s failure to live up to its reputation of generous financial aid policies.
Repurposing Space, Preserving Place
The administration has not yet decided how it will repurpose Valentine Dining Hall upon completion of the new student center. The Editorial Board urges students to consider how the wrong choice could create an off-kilter campus.
Litterbug: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Litterbug Cartoonist Quinn Nelson ’25 prophesizes the transition to the next academic year.
The American Punch Bowl — Bicycle: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
American Punch Bowl Cartoonist Alice Burg ‘23 theorizes the geometric evolution of bicycles.
Tapti Talks: Living with Chronic Illness
In this issue of “Tapti Talks,” Managing Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ’25 reflects on her experience with chronic illness and expresses her gratitude for the people at Amherst who’ve supported her.