Volume 152 • Issue 24

The Amherst Student

The Newspaper of Amherst College Since 1868

Tuesday, July 1, 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

The Common and Amherst Cinema Lose Federal Grants

By Anna Wang '28

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May 19, 2025

On May 2, The Common and Amherst Cinema were among many arts organizations that lost National Endowment for the Arts grants.

Faculty Vote to Amend Statement of Academic and Expressive Freedom

By Talia Ehrenberg '28

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May 6, 2025

In the wake of recent threats from the executive branch to colleges across the country, the faculty voted last Friday to amend the college’s statement on Academic and Expressive Freedom by emphasizing the college’s commitment to protecting these rights in the midst of governmental threats.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: “Walking on the Woodside”

By Woodside Children's Center Board

Editorial: A Letter to Our Past Selves

By The Editorial Board

Exit Letter: There is No Precedent

By Michael Mason ’25

Exit Letter: “Time Cast a Spell on [Me] ... I Won’t Forget [You]”

By Leo Kamin '25

Arts & Living

“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

The Indicator x The Student: “Mandarin”

By Ella Lin ’27

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May 6, 2025

The Indicator x The Student: “Mmm, Not Too Sweet”

By Priscilla Lee '25

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May 6, 2025

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The Week in Sports

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

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

Cartoon: November Meltdown

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