Volume 152 • Issue 24

The Amherst Student

The Newspaper of Amherst College Since 1868

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

After End of Affirmative Action, College Reckons With Diversity

This summer, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges can no longer practice race-conscious admissions. Amherst is grappling with the decision’s implications, which could result in lower racial diversity among future classes.

By Liam Archacki '24

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September 6, 2023

Mural Da un Nuevo Aire a Salón de Newport

Mural Breathes New Life into Newport Lounge

On the Educational Value of Diversity

24 Hours in the Science Center

Black Student Hairstylists Build Business, Community on Campus

Play the Crossword

Former Palestinian Negotiator Traces Historical Roots of Israel-Palestine Conflict

Russian Scholars Evaluate Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny’s Life and Legacy

Top News

Amherst Community Protests to “Stand up for Democracy”

By Alejandra Chavez-Flores '27

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April 2, 2025

On Friday, approximately 50 students, faculty and staff, and town members gathered at the intersection of South Pleasant Street, College Road, and Northampton Road, to “stand up for democracy.”

Hadley Farmers Protest Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts

By Flora Biro '28

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April 2, 2025

On March 23, approximately 300 farmers demonstrated against Trump’s recent federal funding cuts in front of the Hadley Farm Museum. Demonstrators were joined by several policymakers, including U.S. House Representative Jim McGovern.

Opinion

Editorial: Free Speech is Dying, and Trump is Killing It

By The Editorial Board

Editorial Note: Clarifying The Student’s Policy on Anonymous Sourcing

By The Editorial Board

Faculty Vote to Eliminate Fizz Access

By Anna Wang '28

College Unveils New Major “Strategic Illusionism” Beginning Fall 2025

By Zaynah Shariff '27

Arts & Living

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 5, Reviewed

By Vaughn Armour '25

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April 2, 2025

Valchemy: A Comforting Cheesy Quesadilla

By Joel Jang ’28

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April 2, 2025

The Indicator x The Student: “family dinner: still life in silence and salt”

By Hannah Kwon ’27

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April 2, 2025

The Indicator x The Student: “Nature Walk”

By Aidan Cahill ’28 and Olivia Keller ’26

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April 2, 2025

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The Week in Sports

Around the Herd: March 27 to April 1 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28 and Kate Becker ’26

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April 2, 2025

Some Joy in Mudville: Hockey Spirits High Despite Loss

By Toby Rosewater ’28

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April 2, 2025

Around the Herd: Spring Break Edition

By Sports Editors

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March 26, 2025

Women’s Hockey Wins the NESCAC

By Kate Becker ’26

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March 12, 2025

Around the Herd: March 6 to March 11 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28 and Joey Supik '27

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March 12, 2025

Around the Herd: Feb. 26 to March 5 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28 and Joey Supik '27

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March 5, 2025

The Right Choice: Amherst Completes Improbable Comeback

By Toby Rosewater ’28

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February 26, 2025

Around the Herd: Feb. 19 to Feb. 26 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28 and Kate Becker ’26

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February 26, 2025

Cartoon: November Meltdown

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