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Emma Burd '26

Managing Features Editor

Coming Full Circle: Sitting Down with Luke Herzog

Luke Herzog is an English major, director of Mr. Gad’s House of Improv, and award-winning playwright. His interest in writing was encouraged early on by members of his family, leading him to create and produce dozens of original plays.

From Val to Valentines: An Interview with the “Love-Burds,” Candice Burd ’89 and Mitchell Burd ’89

From Val to Valentines: An Interview with the “Love-Burds,” Candice Burd ’89 and Mitchell Burd ’89

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26 sits down with her parents, Candice Burd ’89 and Mitchell Burd ’89 to discuss the story of how they met at Amherst and their lives together since then.

Thoughts on Theses: Mathew Mueller ’24

Thoughts on Theses: Mathew Mueller ’24

Mathew Mueller ’24 is a senior majoring in music. His performance composition thesis is a jazz concert, featuring arranged pieces with improvisational elements.

A Beaver Believer: Into the World of Environmental Journalism — Alumni Profile, Benjamin Goldfarb ’09

Benjamin Goldfarb ’09 is an environmental journalist, award-winning author, and proud beaver fan. His work, published in a wide range of accredited magazines, focuses on wildlife conservation.

Extraterrestrial Taters Land in Amherst

Extraterrestrial Taters Land in Amherst

From Earth to the International Space Station to Book and Plow Farm: How Assistant Professor of Art Lucia Monge sent 75 Peruvian potato seeds on a grand voyage.

Thinking the Humanities: A CHI Cheat Sheet

Thinking the Humanities: A CHI Cheat Sheet

The Center for Humanistic Inquiry (CHI) is a hub for those interested in the humanities at Amherst to gather and explore their scholarship. The Student digs into the mission of the center and the importance of its programming, which includes weekly Wednesday salons.

Debunking Amherst’s Music Lesson Crisis

Debunking Amherst’s Music Lesson Crisis

Despite its intended goal of increasing the accessibility of music lessons, a recent policy change thwarted some students’ attempts to register for lessons this semester. The Student investigated the source of the difficulties and the outlook for prospective enrollees.