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Housing Crisis in the Valley: Visible on Campus

Housing Crisis in the Valley: Visible on Campus

Hampshire County, like many places around the country, is facing a rise in homelessness. Staff Writer Matthew Fisher ’26 explores the impact on unhoused individuals, the college, and the larger local community.

Old News: This Week in 2002

In this week’s Old News, Managing Features Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explores the Oct. 9, 2002 edition of The Student, which covered a statement on antisemitism, a lack of gender diversity in AAS, and custodial cleanup post-dorm parties. Sound familiar?

Rejection Therapy: Auditioning For All Six of Amherst’s A Cappella Groups

Rejection Therapy: Auditioning For All Six of Amherst’s A Cappella Groups

In order to overcome her fear of rejection, Staff Writer Adela Thompson Page ’26 auditioned for all six of Amherst’s a cappella groups on the same day. She recounts her unique experience and what she learned from it all.

Fresh Faculty: Youssef Ben Ismail

Fresh Faculty: Youssef Ben Ismail

Youssef Ben Ismail is an Assistant Professor of Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought (LJST). Managing Arts and Living Editor Sophie Durbin ’25 spoke with him about teaching, Middle Eastern studies, and his love for Amherst Cinema.

Thoughts on Theses: Oren Tirschwell ’25

Oren Tirschwell ’25 is a senior double majoring in statistics and an interdisciplinary major, which focuses on applications of data science to public policy. His thesis studies gun violence and how it is linked to access to firearms in the home.

Pawan Dhingra On Stepping In As Interim CEIO

Pawan Dhingra On Stepping In As Interim CEIO

Professor Pawan Dhingra has taken on the role of Interim Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Office of Diversity. Staff Writer Anna Wang ’28 talks with him about his background in Asian American studies, tensions on campus, and his vision moving forward.

Taking a Stroll Through The Amherst Farmers’ Market

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.