Tim Carroll: “A Dedication of Principle”

Whether studying philosophy, performing on stage, or advocating for the rights of animals, Tim Carroll is intentional in the way he crafts his life.

Staff Spotlight: Lauren Gladu

In this edition of Staff Spotlight, Managing Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 sat down with Lauren Gladu, the Spanish department coordinator and campus Zumba instructor, to find out more about her 17 years at Amherst and the Zumba community she has fostered.

Satire: Campus Dining Attacks Latest Victim

Valentine Dining Hall is not for the weak. The Student sat down with Fizz personality “Mikey” to get a better understanding of the daily trials and tribulations of Amherst students in search of their meals.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Sits Down With Amherst Students

Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of this year’s esteemed LitFest guests, spoke with four Amherst students about the necessity of science in times of uncertainty, the American medical system, and the implications of Covid.

10 Highlights From 10 Years of LitFest: A Retrospective with Jennifer Acker ’00

2025 marks 10 years since the start of LitFest, inviting over 100 guest speakers over the years. Managing Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 and Assistant Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 spotlight the most memorable moments from each year.

A Life Unscripted, On and Off the Stage — Alumni Profile, Tom McKitterick ’70

Tom McKitterick ’70 has been an actor, photojournalist, and theater producer — dedicating his life to intellectual curiosity.

Not Bread Alone Serves Up Food and Community

Not Bread Alone is an Amherst program that provides meals and community to those who need it most, often with student volunteers. Managing Features Editor Emma Burd ’26 and Assistant Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 highlight the organization and its commitment to building bonds through food.

New Year, New Val: Dining Director Brings about Change

The beginning of the semester has served up various new stations, choices, and seating in Val — largely thanks to new Director of Dining Bill Connor. Assistant Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 explores these changes and its impacts on the Amherst community.

Grace Nyanchoka: Classes in an International Context

Be it through her studies in neuroscience, work with the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Sustainability, or dance with the African and Caribbean Student Union, Grace Nyanchoka ’24 has found ways to keep her home country close.

Community Cooking: A Warm Welcome from East Gables

Next to Pratt Field lies East Gables — an affordable housing development that opened last fall. Assistant Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 takes a trip to an East Gables cookout, learning about the building, its residents, and the community they have created.

Exploring Five College Students’ Experiences at Amherst

Five College students are an essential part of the Amherst community, yet few know what their experiences are like. Staff Writer Olivia Law ’27 interviews students from across the Five Colleges to learn more about their experience taking Amherst classes.

Thoughts on Theses: Mary Gum ’24

Mary Gum ’24 is a senior double majoring in psychology and anthropology. Her thesis explores metacognitive trust in four- and five-year-old children.