Volume 152 • Issue 24

The Amherst Student

The Newspaper of Amherst College Since 1868

Thursday, April 24, 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

Former New York Times Lawyer Discusses Trump’s Attacks on the Press

By Peter Finnerty '25

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April 23, 2025

Last week, Amherst Students for Democracy hosted former New York Times lawyer George Freeman ’71, who discussed the implications of the Trump Administration’s dealings with the press.

Val Changeup Lets Students Serve Themselves

By Drew Stephens '26

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April 23, 2025

Dining Services switched to self-serve for lunch and dinner last week to begin a four-week “pilot.” The change comes in preparation for the opening of the new student center, which will be fully self-serve.

Opinion

Rants and Raves: Jearns Bathroom

By Edwyn Choi '27

Amherst College is the Democratic Party’s Problem

By Jeb Allen '27

On the Rollout of the Honor Code Proposal

By The Editorial Board

Breaking the Silence on Broken Washers

By Elaine Pan '27

Arts & Living

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 8, Reviewed

By Vaughn Armour '25

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April 23, 2025

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 7, Reviewed

By Vaughn Armour '25

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April 16, 2025

Behind the Rhonda Cobham-Sander Annual Lecture

By Mila Massaki Gomes ’27

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April 9, 2025

“Survivor”: Season 48, Episode 6, Reviewed

By Vaughn Armour '25

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April 9, 2025

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The Week in Sports

Joey Supik's Definitive NFL Mock Draft

By Joey Supik '27

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April 16, 2025

Around the Herd: April 9 to April 15 in Athletics

By Sports Editors

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April 16, 2025

Around the Herd: April 2 to April 8 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28 and Joey Supik '27

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April 9, 2025

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

Cartoon: November Meltdown

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