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College Announces New Student Center Opening Delayed

College Announces New Student Center Opening Delayed

The new Student Center and Dining Commons, originally set to open in the summer of 2026, is now scheduled to open in the fall of 2027. College officials attributed the delay to structural issues and budget concerns, factors out of the college’s control.

Valentine Dining Hall to Become Exclusive Athlete Center

Valentine Dining Hall to Become Exclusive Athlete Center

New Parking Lot to Replace the First-Year Quad

New Parking Lot to Replace the First-Year Quad

Class of 2030 Statistics Leaked on Fizz

Class of 2030 Statistics Leaked on Fizz

AAS Designs Land Bridges to Connect Campus Buildings

AAS Designs Land Bridges to Connect Campus Buildings

College Holds Male-Only Listening Session to Reflect on Coeducation at Amherst

College Holds Male-Only Listening Session to Reflect on Coeducation at Amherst

Amherst to Raise Tuition for Bobsled Track

Amherst to Raise Tuition for Bobsled Track

Cartoon

Cartoon: November Meltdown

Cartoon: November Meltdown

Assistant Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 explores anxiety around the election in this cartoon.

Comic: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Comic: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Comic: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Exit

Exit

Hot Or Not? — Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023

Hot Or Not? — Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023

Big Stick Energy — Breaking The Ice: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Big Stick Energy — Breaking The Ice: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Litterbug — Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Litterbug — Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Videos

Bread Euphoria

Bread Euphoria

Managing Video Editor Cassidy Duncan ’25 films and interviews Mark Pollard, co-owner of Bread Euphoria Bakery & Café in Haydenville, MA.

The Road to Route 9: Reflections on 23rd Anniversary

The Road to Route 9: Reflections on 23rd Anniversary

Video: Somebody Who People Know

Video: Somebody Who People Know

Video: A Look Into Fall Fest 2023

Video: A Look Into Fall Fest 2023

Sports

Amherst to Raise Tuition for Bobsled Track

Amherst to Raise Tuition for Bobsled Track

Assistant Sports Editor Ethan Niewoehner ‘29 covers a recent Board of Trustees decision to build a bobsled track on campus, set to be completed by 2035.

Galloping Toward Greatness: Inside Amherst College’s Most Revered Athletic Dynasty

Galloping Toward Greatness: Inside Amherst College’s Most Revered Athletic Dynasty

Amherst Presidents Ranked by Athleticism

Amherst Presidents Ranked by Athleticism

Why Duncan Robinson Should Be the MVP

Why Duncan Robinson Should Be the MVP

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Drops to Seventh

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Drops to Seventh

Around the Herd: Spring Break Edition

Around the Herd: Spring Break Edition

Opinion: Stott was robbed not only of All-NESCAC First Team, but Player of the Year

Arts & Living

Benson Boone to Headline Spring Concert

Benson Boone to Headline Spring Concert

It's finally here! CAB has announced this year's Spring Concert, revealing it to be none other than the mystical, magical singer Benson Boone. Managing Arts & Living Editor Jayda Ma ’28 reveals how the college secured such a high-profile musician and how this will impact the student body.

Coming Back for Seconds: Situationships as Val Meals

Secret Life of Amherst Pets: The Best Forking Pet

Secret Life of Amherst Pets: The Best Forking Pet

Revisiting Shakespeare: “As You Like It”

Revisiting Shakespeare: “As You Like It”

“Resurrection” Movie Review: To Burn, Anyway

Predictions for This Year’s Oscars Ceremony

The Indicator x The Student: “Dr. Razzle & Mr. Taz”

The Indicator x The Student: “Dr. Razzle & Mr. Taz”

Opinion

Editorial: The Mutilation of a Front Yard and the Collapse of Democracy

Editorial: The Mutilation of a Front Yard and the Collapse of Democracy

The Editorial Board of The Amherst Student condemns the administration’s refusal to address the late-night police raid on Professor John Calvin Coolidge Jr.’s yard and its draconian sign ordinances, arguing that this deliberate silence exposes a chilling contempt for political expression.

Letter to the Editor: A Question For Dean McGayte: Where is my Wife?

Letter to the Editor: A Question For Dean McGayte: Where is my Wife?

Welcome to They/Themherst

Bathroom Bulletin: Top 10 Amherst College Bathrooms You’ve Never Heard of

Bathroom Bulletin: Top 10 Amherst College Bathrooms You’ve Never Heard of

Two Waitlisted Legends Discover The Amherst Student

AAS to Delay Transition of Power

AAS to Delay Transition of Power

The Vice President Strikes Back

Features

Student Squared: Karl Miller

Student Squared: Karl Miller

In this edition of Student Squared, Editor-in-Chief Edwyn Choi ’27 chases Karl Miller as he runs through campus. A little lost, Miller shares his insights on everything from accounting to his family life.

Teaching and Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Teaching and Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Hearts of the Herd: Sun, Situationships, and Spring Break Survival

Marathons Take Sam Fetters ’26 Across the World

Thoughts on Theses: John Joire ’26

Thoughts on Theses: John Joire ’26

College Affiliates Mentioned in Epstein Files

College Affiliates Mentioned in Epstein Files

Ad

Robert Barnes ’21 — Racial History Project

Robert Barnes ’21 — Racial History Project

LitFest 2026 — Feb. 26 - March 1

LitFest 2026 — Feb. 26 - March 1

Mavis Campbell — Racial History Project

Mavis Campbell — Racial History Project

Event Spotlight: MLK Day of Service and Action

Event Spotlight: MLK Day of Service and Action

Asa Davis — Racial History Project

Asa Davis — Racial History Project

Event Spotlight: AAPI Studies Now

Event Spotlight: AAPI Studies Now

Event Spotlight: A Conversation with Anne Applebaum

Event Spotlight: A Conversation with Anne Applebaum

News

College Announces New Student Center Opening Delayed

College Announces New Student Center Opening Delayed

The new Student Center and Dining Commons, originally set to open in the summer of 2026, is now scheduled to open in the fall of 2027. College officials attributed the delay to structural issues and budget concerns, factors out of the college’s control.

Valentine Dining Hall to Become Exclusive Athlete Center

Valentine Dining Hall to Become Exclusive Athlete Center

New Parking Lot to Replace the First-Year Quad

New Parking Lot to Replace the First-Year Quad

Class of 2030 Statistics Leaked on Fizz

Class of 2030 Statistics Leaked on Fizz

AAS Designs Land Bridges to Connect Campus Buildings

AAS Designs Land Bridges to Connect Campus Buildings

College Holds Male-Only Listening Session to Reflect on Coeducation at Amherst

College Holds Male-Only Listening Session to Reflect on Coeducation at Amherst

Professors in Phased Retirement Are to Participate in AI Pilot Program

Professors in Phased Retirement Are to Participate in AI Pilot Program

Podcast

More

Office Hours: Stories and Worlds with Professor Ilan Stavans

Office Hours: Literature and Life with Professor Geoffrey Sanborn

Office Hours: The Politics of Help with Professor Matthew Ghazarian

Office Hours: Russian Poetry and Translation with Professor Catherine A. Ciepiela

Office Hours: “Let’s Just Sit Together” with Professor Youssef Ben Ismail

Crossword

More

Chain of Events — Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Mini Madness — Wednesday, March 25, 2026

March Minis — Wednesday, March 11, 2026

March Madness — Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Hues on First? — Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026