Red Herring: Amherst Architectural Review
Red Herring cartoonist Isaac Streiff ’24 reviews iconic buildings on campus without shying away from his love for bones and hate for solar panels.
Opinion
Satire by Rosin: Dining Hall Employee Forced to Teach Labor Course
Columnist Andrew Rosin ’25 pokes fun at the fact that the college is suffering from a labor shortage and overworking its staff, in turn advocating for the improvement of the college’s treatment of its employees.
Letter to the Editor: In Defense of President Martin
Eliza J. Clark Folger Professor of English Judith Frank responds to last week’s editorial on the legacy of outgoing President Biddy Martin, arguing that her successes and failures should be considered in light of the historical challenges she has faced.
Seeing Double: We Need More Mammoths
Seeing Double columnist Thomas Brodey ’22 advocates for a bigger Amherst by laying out its benefits that include further diversification and a better service to the public interest, as he points out that the expansion of the college is not only feasible but crucial.
Shaping Sexual Safety
The Editorial Board calls on the student body to actively look out for each other and take the responsibility to create an environment of greater sexual safety and respect, in light of recent safety issues both on campus and at neighboring UMass.
Lessons for the Next President
The Editorial Board reflects on the legacy of outgoing President Biddy Martin and establishes expectations for the presidential search process. The Board calls on the college to include students, faculty and staff in the presidential search committee.
The Inherent Ableism of Calls for Normalcy
Contributing writer Charlie Niedert ’23 defends the administration’s seemingly harsh Covid policies, demanding students consider the ways their actions affect those most at risk: the immuno-compromised.