Where Was the Constitution in the Impeachment Trial?

Staff writer Tylar Matsuo ’24 reacts to the AAS’ presidential impeachment hearing, expressing his frustration with the Senate’s seeming preoccupation with personal conflicts between senators at the expense of actually considering the body’s constitution.

In Defense of Democracy, a Response to The Contra

Tylar Matsuo '24 defends the ideal of the democratic state in response to an article published in the intentionally divisive Amherst Contra.

Why Doesn't Val Offer Lactaids?

Contributing writer Tylar Matsuo ‘24 discusses the need for the college to provide lactaids. He argues that Schwemm’s not only charges for lactaids, but is also frequently out, and with Val’s inadequacy of meal options without dairy, it is essential to make them accessible to students.

Rewriting the Legality of Outer Space

Contributing writer Tylar Matsuo ’24 investigates the lack of governance of outer space and emphasizes the need for an equitable legal framework whose future is not determined by billionaires. He urges students to shape regulatory policies through active conversations and electoral pressure.