Town Members Protest Proposed Amherst Public School Budget Cuts
Support Our Schools (SOS) Amherst, a group of parents and volunteers, protested in town on Saturday over $3 million in proposed budget cuts to Amherst public schools.
June Dorsch ’27
“We Bleed in Public”: Teju Cole on Novel Writing, Poetry, and Political Discourse
In his LitFest talk, Presidential Scholar Teju Cole discussed his approach to novel writing, blending prose with photography, and his admiration for Emily Dickinson.
Faculty Votes to Alter Course Schedule
On Friday, Amherst faculty approved a new course schedule that will include shorter courses and more available class times throughout the day. The changes aim to make better use of available classrooms while making certain courses more accessible to students.
President Elliott Looks Ahead to the College in the Trump Era
The results of the 2024 election are predicted to have a substantial impact on college campuses. The Student spoke with President Michael Elliott about the possible consequences of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and how the college is preparing to respond.
NBA Preview: Joey and June’s Predictions for the 2024-2025 Season
Senior Managing Editor June Dorsch ’27 and Staff Writer Joey Supik ’27 make their bets on which players will take home this season’s awards.
“Don’t Give Up on Anthropology” — Alumni Profile, Chuck Smythe ’70
Throughout his career, Chuck Smythe ’70 has worked with Native tribes to preserve their cultural knowledge and objects, often resisting institutional pressures.
Taking a Stroll Through The Amherst Farmers’ Market
Senior Managing Editor June Dorsch ’27 takes a trip to Amherst’s Farmers’ Market to learn more about its vendors, customers, and the community they have created.