Thoughts on Theses: Fiona Anstey In this week's Thoughts on Theses, Adela Thompson Page ’26 interviews Fiona Anstey ’24, a senior double majoring in math and geology. Her paleoclimate thesis requires extensive fieldwork and unexpected adventures.
Staff Spotlight: Sheree Ohen, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Staff writer Carys Shepard ’27 interviews Sheree Ohen, Amherst's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. Ohen discusses a pivotal experience early on in her career and her journey to DEI work at Amherst.
Thoughts on Theses: Diego Duckenfield-Lopez Diego Duckenfield-Lopez ’24 is a senior double majoring in Black studies and film and media studies. Their thesis explores how seventies media, such as Blaxploitation films, influenced later constructions of Black identity.
Staff Spotlight: Shailaija Campbell-Parker Shailaija Campbell-Parker is a checker at Valentine Dining Hall who often works late-night shifts. In this Staff Spotlight, Campbell-Parker discusses life as a UMass psychology student and making origami at the checker stand.
Thoughts on Theses: Jay Lassiter Jay Lassiter ’23 is a senior double majoring in Black Studies and Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought. His thesis explores the ramifications of oppression within movements, with a specific focus on the Black Panther Party, which he has a familial connection to.
Fresh Faculty: Meghana Mysore Meghana Mysore is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of English. She spoke to The Student about her relationship with creative writing, and how she is sharing it with her students this semester.
Staff Spotlight: T.J. Cahill T.J Cahill is the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach who often works in the weight room, designing team lifts and motivating students. In this Staff Spotlight, Cahill reflects on his experience in college athletics pre-Amherst and how they shape his current coaching philosophies.