There Seems to Be a Mountain Between Us
Contributing Writer Lucy Jones ’27 reflects on the cultural gap between living in Appalachia and New England, as well as the political misinformation that plagues her home state and the current administration.
Politics
Amherst College and the Myth of the Good Liberal
Staff Writer Zane Khiry ’25 argues that the student body’s tendency to characterize its political views as noble is not only hypocritical but rooted in a deep elitism that amounts to an identity crisis.
The Frightening State of Disobedience
Contributing Writer Jackson Hersom ’27 examines the underlying causes of passivity toward political and social issues on campus, and the necessity of actively voicing one’s opinions to create social change.
Amherst College is the Democratic Party’s Problem
Staff Writer Jeb Allen ’27 argues that Amherst’s elitist and hypocritical political climate encapsulates the Democratic Party’s rejection of ideological diversity, which ultimately helped fuel Trump’s 2024 victory.
To America, Today
Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that the American left’s struggle to find a cohesive identity has allowed the authoritarian right to not only extend its influence but redefine what it means to be American.
Anxious Campus Awaits Consequential Election Day
Students and faculty expressed deep anxiety about the result of Tuesday’s contest. Many also spoke to a sense that the problems facing American democracy will persist, no matter who wins.
Editorial: Beyond the Ballot Box
The Editorial Board takes stock of an anxious campus, suggesting that voters’ emotions should be used to engage in democracy even after Election Day.