Nuestras Voces: Celebrating Amherst's Bilingual Voices

The fourth annual Nuestras Voces celebrated creative works by Spanish-speaking students related to themes of bilingual identity. Staff Writer Jackson Hersom ’25 spoke with Senior Lecturer in Spanish Carmen Granda and student participants to capture the event's significance.

The Frightening State of Disobedience

Contributing Writer Jackson Hersom ’27 examines the underlying causes of passivity toward political and social issues on campus, and the necessity of actively voicing one’s opinions to create social change.

Fizz at Amherst: Antagonism or Anonymity

In light of Friday’s email from the President’s Office to the student body concerning anonymous posts on the platform Fizz, Staff Writer Jackson Hersom ’27 explored the psychological implications of anonymity and the app’s impacts on the Amherst community.

Thoughts on Theses: Alma Clark

Alma Clark ’25 is a senior double majoring in computer science and music. Clark’s thesis is a full-length studio concept album, infusing modern electronic and indie pop to transport listeners 100 years into the future.

Over 130 Arrested During UMass Encampment

Police declared an unlawful assembly, tearing down tents and pushing protesters to the ground at the encampment on May 7.