Volume 152 • Issue 24

The Amherst Student

The Newspaper of Amherst College Since 1868

Thursday, September 18, 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

Campus Reacts to Charlie Kirk’s Murder

By Zaynah Shariff '27 and Dylan Vrins '26

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September 17, 2025

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s murder this past Wednesday has inspired intense discourse among students. Gun violence, political discourse, freedom of speech, and sympathy have been among recent topics of conversation.

Hastings Residents Settle, Recall Difficult Move-In

By Evelyn Soto '28

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September 17, 2025

Students reflect on the tumultuous Hastings Apartments construction after living in The Residences Extended Stay following a multi-week delay caused by final approvals for critical systems. Residents moved into the Hastings Apartments on Thursday.

Opinion

Passive Memories and Storage

By Caroline Flinn '28

Satire: Freshman Survival Guide

By Isha Patel '28 and Anna Wang '28

Editorial: Clarity on Grade Inflation

By The Editorial Board

Anti-Ableist Amherst: Neurodivergent in Palestine

By Willow Delp '26

Arts & Living

Revisiting Shakespeare: “Measure for Measure”

By Edwyn Choi '27

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September 17, 2025

Mammoths Read: Fall Book Recommendations

By Jayda Ma ’28, Mila Massaki Gomes ’27, and Amber Lee ’28

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September 17, 2025

“It All Began With a Melody”: A Musical Review

By Max Feigelson ’27

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May 6, 2025

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 10, Reviewed

By Vaughn Armour '25

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May 6, 2025

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The Week in Sports

Volume II: 25 Years of Amherst Athletics Ranked

By Joey Supik '27

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September 17, 2025

Around the Herd: Sept. 9 to Sept. 15 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28 and Kate Becker ’26

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September 17, 2025

Volume I: Twenty-Five Years of Amherst Athletics Ranked

By Joey Supik '27

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September 10, 2025

Around the Herd: Sept. 2 to Sept. 8 in Athletics

By Kate Becker ’26 and Helena Henson '28

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September 10, 2025

Danny Dimes Returns? NFL Pre-Season Awards Predictions

By Joey Supik '27

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September 3, 2025

Around the Herd: April 30 to May 5 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28 and Joey Supik '27

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May 6, 2025

Around the Herd: April 23 to April 29 in Athletics

By Sports Editors

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April 30, 2025

Joey Supik’s Definitive NFL Mock Draft

By Joey Supik '27

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April 16, 2025

Cartoon: November Meltdown

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