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Adrita Risha '29

Staff Writer
Wobbling Mammoths: How a Slackline Took Over the First-Year Quad

Wobbling Mammoths: How a Slackline Took Over the First-Year Quad

This semester, a slackline tied between two trees on the First-Year Quad has become a common gathering spot for students. Staff Writer Adrita Risha ’29 explores how the informal pastime has grown into one of Amherst’s most welcoming communities.
Adrita Risha '29 Nov 5, 2025

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