To My Fellow First-Years, Thank You

Newly-elected AAS Vice President and Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 expresses gratitude for the first-year class and reflects on their exceptional sense of community.

Tapti Talks: From Micro- to Macro-aggressions

In the third edition of “Tapti Talks,” Managing Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ’25 reflects on her experiences with microaggressions as a woman of color and argues that they have a much bigger negative impact on our daily lives than we realize.

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.

Tapti Talks: Name Pronunciation Matters

In the inaugural issue of “Tapti Talks,” Managing Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ’25 reflects on the alienation of having her “foreign” name fumbled, and urges people to take pronunciation more seriously.

Having Cancer at Amherst College

Contributing Writer Spencer Williams ’24 recounts his experience receiving a rare brain cancer diagnosis in 2021.

Celebrating International Writers’ Day: Editors Deserve A Day for Themselves

Looking forward to International Writers’ Day on March 3, Staff Writer Pho Vu ’23 urges us to not forget about the editors in our lives, who bring out the expressive potential of our writing.

AHA! The Not-So-Shocking Truth That Every Arts and Humanities Major Wishes You Knew

Managing Photo Editor Claire Beougher ’26 reflects on her experience at the new J-Term program, Arts and Humanities in Action, which seeks to dispel the myth that these majors are unprofitable.

Exit Letter: Theo Says Thank You

Senior Managing Editor Theo Hamilton ’23 reflects on his time with the Editorial Board as he says goodbye to The Student.

Mammoth Mind-Pho-ness: Giving Thanks Away From Amherst

Staff writer Pho Vu ’23 recounts her Thanksgiving trip to St. Paul, Minnesota, and Chicago, a trip that allowed her to learn the joys and challenges of navigating unfamiliar places alone.