Town Residents Pack Common to Protest Trump

On the afternoon of President Donald Trump’s address to Congress last week, town residents rallied against the administration’s foreign policy actions and termination of federal employees.

Exit Letter: A Love Letter to the Newsroom, and Its People

In their exit letter, Kei Lim ’25 rambles about the cavity that is the newsroom, reflecting upon the people and memories that have made their experience meaningful.

Centering Place in Writing and Publishing — Alumni Profile, Jennifer Acker ’00

At Amherst, Jennifer Acker ’00 was an anthropology major. Now, she considers questions about place and culture in her work as an editor and writer.

Trees, People, and the Pioneer Valley — Alumni Profile, Bob Saul ’80

Bob Saul ’80 wears many hats as a businessman, farmer, and writer. But saturating all of theses trades is a love for trees.

Board of Trustees Unanimously Votes Not to Divest

The Amherst College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously against divesting from companies that supply military equipment to the Israeli government.

Yasmin Hamilton: Climate Justice, Lentil Stew, and a Nugget of Serpentinite

Yasmin Hamilton ’24 has found themself drawn to water during their time at Amherst, though they only recently learned to swim. A passion for environmental care and a pull towards work that is “tactile” led them to geology.

Sam Spratford: At the Intersection of Theory and Practice

Whether in reporting for The Student, organizing, or moshing at hardcore shows, at the center of everything Sam Spratford ’24 does is a genuine care for and curiosity about the world.

Two-thirds of Faculty Vote in Favor of Divestment Resolution

The nonbinding resolution calls for the college to divest from weapons companies that support Israel’s war in Gaza. The vote came a week after the AAS passed a similar resolution calling for divestment from a larger set of corporations.

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.

Scrutinizing the AAPI Studies Major

Following the faculty vote approving the AAPI Studies program, Editor-in-Chief Kei Lim ’25 and Senior Managing Editor Noor Rahman ’25 dissect the critical shortcomings of the discipline and the exclusionary tendencies at Amherst that exacerbate them.

Satire: Valentine Dining Hall Removes Ice Cream Cones

Members of the Editorial Board satirize the removal of to-go boxes and to-go cups from Val with an ice-cream-cone protest.

Daksha Pathak: A Squash Star With an Eye for Architecture

Daksha Pathak ’23 brings an acute sense of intentionality to everything she does — from her play on the squash courts to her architecture thesis.

Speakers, Booksignings, Gallery Openings: College Celebrates 8th LitFest

This weekend, the college hosted the eighth annual LitFest, a literary festival featuring award-winning writers and opportunities for students to share and cultivate their writing.

Counseling Center Changes Name, Expands Staff and Services

The Counseling Center — now the Center for Counseling and Mental Health — has added seven new counselors to its team this semester. The center has also launched a new online scheduling tool and expanded its group therapy offerings.

The Emily Dickinson Museum Reopens After Two Years

Following more than two years of closure, the newly refurbished Emily Dickinson Museum, transformed through a recent restoration project, reopened its doors on Aug. 16.

Kalidas Shanti: Finding Joy and Meaning Through Writing

Despite his understated presentation, those who know Kalidas Shanti know him to be a deep thinker and compassionate friend who has spent his time at Amherst exploring a wide range of interests.

Satire: The Bowdoin Orient Staff Bathroom

Rants and Raves: Crunchy Mom Hates Sumo Oranges

In the debut installment of the new series “Rants and Raves,” Managing Opinion Editor Kei Lim ’25 points out the offensive undertones of the phrase “no offense.”

Composing for the Children’s Corner — Alumni Profile, Andrew Barkan ’02

To truly embrace your passion can be daunting. Yet, Andrew Barkan ’02 has always stayed true to his passion for music, building a rich career around it.