Quick Questions: What Happened to TYPO?

Student Affairs provides the opportunity for students to dine with a faculty or staff member in town through the TYPO/TYSO program. Staff writer Neil Kapur ’25 explains how students can request this subsidized meal and the recent changes made to the program.

A Potential Partnership with Amherst Public Schools

As the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District faces up to $1.7 million in cuts to services, the town has expressed interest in a long-term financial agreement with the college. Staff writer Neil Kapur ’25 explores how the college could be a better neighbor to the public schools.

Fresh Faculty: Li Zhang

Li Zhang is an assistant professor of sociology and environmental studies. Now in her second year at the college, she spoke to The Student about the importance of taking a transdisciplinary approach to research.

Amherst Community Protests School Budget Cuts, Seeks College Support

Dozens of community members in Amherst’s public school district assembled yesterday to raise awareness about a proposed $1.7 million budget cut in the district’s budget and demand the college support local schools.

Quick Questions: What Controls the Science Center Shades?

Staff writer Neil Kapur ’25 investigates one of the Science Center’s greatest mysteries — when, why, and how the building’s shades descend.

Carless in the Pioneer Valley: A PVTA Cheat Sheet

For many students, riding the PVTA can be a daunting and confusing task. Contributing Writer Neil Kapur ’25 breaks down how to use the public transit system step-by-step, including where the bus goes, when it runs, and tools that can help simplify the experience for riders.