November 22, 1963: A Reflection
Nearing the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, David J. Greenblatt ’66 recalls how it reverberated on Amherst’s campus.
Personal Narrative
Me, My Cane, and I: Using a Cane at Amherst College
Staff Writer Willow Delp ’26 narrates the joy that their cane has brought them while they live with chronic pain.
What Keeps You Up At Night?: Episode 1
Chris Tun ’25 sits down with members of the Amherst community to discuss their anxieties and aspirations on The Student’s newest podcast.
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.
Having Cancer at Amherst College
Contributing Writer Spencer Williams ’24 recounts his experience receiving a rare brain cancer diagnosis in 2021.
Why I Don’t Wear Seatbelts
Managing Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ’25 reflects on her indifference to seatbelts, and its unexpected role in preserving her cultural identity as a Bangladeshi in America.
Mammoth Mind-Pho-ness: Languages as a Catalyst for Growth
Staff writer Pho Vu ’23 untangles how learning different languages has shaped her life experiences.