ATTN: The Democratic Party

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 reflects on the election and urges the Democratic Party to become more responsive to voters’ needs.

One Last Call Home

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 reflects on Biden’s campaign promises and urges Amherst students to vote.

The Home Stretch: Vote!

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 warns that the upcoming election is a critical moment for protecting democracy, urging voters to support Kamala Harris and engage in grassroots efforts to prevent a second Trump presidency.

Thank You, Lipton

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 expresses gratitude for his time living in Lipton House and the community he found there.

What is The AAS?

Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 explains the roles and responsibilities of the Association of Amherst Students.

Analyzing the 2024 Arizona Senate Race

Shane Dillon ’26 evaluates candidates for Arizona’s Senate seat and encourages eligible students to vote in this year’s race.

Analyzing Key Races in the 2024 Senate Elections

Shane Dillon ’26 presents his most critical senate races and urges American voters to vote in this most crucial of election cycles.

Welcome, Class of 2027

As AAS Vice President, Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 shares some advice with the freshly-minted first-year students.

To My Fellow First-Years, Thank You

Newly-elected AAS Vice President and Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 expresses gratitude for the first-year class and reflects on their exceptional sense of community.

My Vision for a New and Restructured AAS

Contributing Writer Shane Dillon ’26 shares his hopes for the Association of Amherst Students as its newly-elected vice president, including a plan to "rewrite the reputation of the senate."

My Fellow Freshmen, You Are Not Alone

Columnist Shane Dillon ’26 reminds his fellow first-years to take care of themselves as the semester gets tough.

Mass. Insider: On the Ballot

In preparation for next week’s elections, Mass. Insider columnist Shane Dillon ’26 provides a quick rundown of this year’s ballot.

Mass. Insider: Will Kim Driscoll Remember Western Massachusetts?

Mass. Insider columnist Shane Dillon ’26 advocates for the western side of the state, making the case that the political clout of non-Boston areas of Massachusetts is vital for politicians running for higher office.

Mass. Insider: We Desperately Need West-East Rail

Mass. Insider Columnist Shane Dillon ’26 reviews the statewide struggle for a high-speed rail line running from the east to the west in Massachusetts.

Mass. Insider: Our Politics Are Weird, But Changing

Mass. Insider Columnist Shane Dillon ’26 attempts to make sense of a central paradox of Massachusetts politics.

Mass. Insider: Maura Healey’s Bid For Governor

Columnist Shane Dillon ’26 begins his new column with a discussion of upcoming Massachusetts general election and the Democratic nominee Maura Healey, who, unusually for a Democratic candidate, may be poised to win.