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JinJin Xu: Groundbreaking Poet, Artist, and Amherst Alum

JinJin Xu: Groundbreaking Poet, Artist, and Amherst Alum

In an insightful interview with LitFest 2025 guest JinJin Xu ’17, staff writer Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 discusses the multimedia work of the artist, poet, and publisher, who happened to live in his same first-year dorm during her time at Amherst.

Thoughts on Theses: Sonia Chajet Wides

Thoughts on Theses: Sonia Chajet Wides

In her history thesis, Senior Managing Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 explored the little-known 19th century Christian nationalist society dedicated to converting Jews and displacing them to a colony in upstate New York, with members ranging from John Quincy Adams to Amherst College students.

Quick Questions: What is the Life Cycle of a Book at Frost?

Quick Questions: What is the Life Cycle of a Book at Frost?

In his final edition of Quick Questions, Staff Writer Neil Kapur ’25 illuminates how library books are acquired and why they might be taken off the shelves.

Walking on the Woodside: Amherst’s Children’s Center

Woodside Children’s Center, the Amherst College-affiliated early childhood learning center, has long served Amherst faculty and staff. Managing Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 spoke with Woodside community members committed to advancing equity — revealing the need for the college’s investment.

Nuestras Voces: Celebrating Amherst's Bilingual Voices

Nuestras Voces: Celebrating Amherst's Bilingual Voices

The fourth annual Nuestras Voces celebrated creative works by Spanish-speaking students related to themes of bilingual identity. Staff Writer Jackson Hersom ’25 spoke with Senior Lecturer in Spanish Carmen Granda and student participants to capture the event's significance.

Cultivating an Ecosystem of Community Science Education

Cultivating an Ecosystem of Community Science Education

Community collaboration takes center stage in the biology and education studies course “Biology Outreach through Community-Based Learning.” Staff Writer Savita Jani ’28 highlights this unique course and its mission of making science education more accessible to all.

Who is Sabrina — and Where Will She Go Next?

For over 150 years, the Sabrina statue has been on the move. Staff Writer Joline Fong ’26 dives into the mystery of Sabrina and her historical importance to the Amherst student body.