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College Condemns Attacks on Iranian Student Protesters Following Alumni Petition
Congressman Jamie Raskin Speaks on State of American Democracy, Jan. 6 Insurrection
Loeb Center Hosts Workshop as Part of Social Impact Initiative
Photo Series: Community Enjoys Seasonal Favorites at Fall Fest
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Oct. 13 to Oct. 18
Campus Police Log: Oct. 12 to Oct. 17
Arts & Living
A Study of Studio Ghibli’s Hidden Gems
Joe Sweeney ’25 celebrates the end of Ghibli Fest 2022 by discussing some of his favorite Studio Ghibli films and ranking them all for new and veteran fans alike.
Try Not To Commit Infidelity Challenge
An Analysis of the Criticism of Halle Bailey’s Casting as Ariel
“Survivor” Season 43: Episode 4, Reviewed
K’s Nutrition Is the Freshest Face (and Smoothie) in Town
Alex’s Super Spooky Seasonal Story
Sports Documentary “The Redeem Team” Is a Slam Dunk
Features
An Inside Look Into This Year’s Pandemic Protocol Shifts
Several community members perceived this fall's relaxed Covid protocols as a large shift in college policy following two years of restrictions. The Student explores the administration’s reasoning behind the shift.
Facing Drought, Book and Plow Farm Shows Resilience
Fresh Faculty: Aisha Yusuf
Local Lookout: Miss Saigon
Encontrando La Causa: 50 Years of Latinx Activism at Amherst
Thoughts on Theses: Renee Rosenkilde
Quick Questions: Where the Fork Is All the Flatware?
News
College Condemns Attacks on Iranian Student Protesters Following Alumni Petition
President Michael Elliott sent out a schoolwide letter on Oct. 12 condemning the ongoing attacks by the Islamic Republic on Iranian student protesters. The letter followed a petition signed by over 100 students and alumni that called on Elliott to stand with Iranian students.
Congressman Jamie Raskin Speaks on State of American Democracy, Jan. 6 Insurrection
Loeb Center Hosts Workshop as Part of Social Impact Initiative
Photo Series: Community Enjoys Seasonal Favorites at Fall Fest
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Oct. 13 to Oct. 18
Campus Police Log: Oct. 12 to Oct. 17
College Opts Not To Approve J-Term for January 2023
Opinion
Editorial: Making J-Term Work
The Editorial Board reacts to the college's decision not to hold J-Term this winter by weighing the difficulties posed to staff against the value of winter programming for campus life.
Kayah’s Korner: How To Navigate Office Hours
A Tribute to My Dear Friend, Franklin Odo
The Case for Mask-optional Classrooms at Amherst
What I Wish I Knew About Studying Abroad
Mammoth Mind-Pho-ness: Clean Up Your Drive Storage!
Toward a Cuisine of Cultural Representation
Sports
Amherst’s Dual Athletes: Dedication and Determination
Staff writer Maya Reiner ’25 provides a look into the life of dual-sport athletes, including personal details from two-sport athletes Muffie Mazambani ’24 and Jacob Bruno ’25E.
Late Rally Falls Short, Football Loses Fifth Straight
Women’s Soccer Adds Two Wins, Undefeated in Last Five
Golf Teams End Fall Seasons With Top-three Finishes
Volleyball Follows Close Losses With Dominant Win
Around the Herd: Oct. 13 to Oct. 18