Volume 152 • Issue 24

The Amherst Student

The Newspaper of Amherst College Since 1868

Sunday, November 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

College Discontinues Arabic Language Courses

By June Dorsch ’27

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October 29, 2025

Amherst College will no longer offer Arabic instruction, citing the Five College Provosts’ unanimous vote to terminate the Five College Arabic Language Initiative. The decision was made primarily due to low enrollment.

Dining Provides New Look Into SCDC, Val Updates

By Zaynah Shariff '27

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October 29, 2025

Assistant Director of Dining Manny Lezama and Executive Chef Colin Hoyt addressed AAS to provide updates on the current state of dining, including upcoming pop-up events at Val, and to outline the features of dining and Grab-n-Go at the upcoming SCDC.

Opinion

Editorial: The Impact of Revoking Adobe Services on Student Initiatives

By The Editorial Board

NSPM-7: Redefining Extremism

By Caroline Flinn '28

You’re Not Reading The Amherst Student. That’s How Polarization Spreads

By Lucas Silva '28

Amherst’s Open Curriculum: Who Really Gets to be Well-Rounded?

By Mira Wilde '28

Arts & Living

Seriously Spooky, Scary Soundtracks of the Season

By Luke Deeble ’29

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October 29, 2025

Memos From the Film Society: “One Battle After Another”

By Harry Finnegan ’28

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October 29, 2025

“Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc” Review

By Alden Parker ’26

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October 29, 2025

Revisiting Shakespeare: “The Merchant of Venice”

By Edwyn Choi '27

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October 22, 2025

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The Week in Sports

Around the Herd: Oct. 24 to Oct. 28 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28, Kate Becker ’26, and Eve Bowker ’29

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October 29, 2025

Around the Herd: Oct. 15 to Oct. 18 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28 and Kate Becker ’26

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October 22, 2025

Around the Herd: Oct. 8 to Oct. 11 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28 and Kate Becker ’26

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October 15, 2025

Around the Herd: Oct. 1 to Oct. 6 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28, Kate Becker ’26, and Eve Bowker ’29

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October 8, 2025

Tusk to Tusk: Mammoths Topple Jumbos 30-14

By Toby Rosewater ’28

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October 1, 2025

Congratulations, Ousmane: From Bust to Ballon d’Or

By Joey Supik '27

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October 1, 2025

Is A’ja Wilson a Top-Five WNBA Player of All Time?

By Joey Supik '27

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October 1, 2025

Around the Herd: Sept. 24 to Sept. 30 in Athletics

By Helena Henson '28, Kate Becker ’26, and Eve Bowker ’29

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October 1, 2025

Cartoon: November Meltdown

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