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Zaynah Shariff '27

Campus Reacts to Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Campus Reacts to Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s murder this past Wednesday has inspired intense discourse among students. Gun violence, political discourse, freedom of speech, and sympathy have been among recent topics of conversation.

Ahanu Youngblood: Chasing Adventure With Boundless Curiosity

Ahanu Youngblood: Chasing Adventure With Boundless Curiosity

With steady and unwavering passion, Ahanu Youngblood moves through the world with a quiet confidence: chasing snow, science, and community with a warmth that draws people in, and a drive that pushes boundaries.

Vote on New Honor Code Pushed Amid Controversy

After controversy arose over a planned vote to change the Student Honor Code, the College Council has decided to postpone the vote until the Fall 2025 semester.

Satire: College Unveils New Major “Strategic Illusionism” Beginning Fall 2025

Satire: College Unveils New Major “Strategic Illusionism” Beginning Fall 2025

Amherst has introduced its newest major, “Strategic Illusionism,” which starts next semester. The major is intended to better prepare students for the current job market.

Sitze, Elliott, Discuss Academic Freedom in the Wake of Trump’s Inauguration

Sitze, Elliott, Discuss Academic Freedom in the Wake of Trump’s Inauguration

In a webinar open to students on Monday, Professor of Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought Adam Sitze defined academic freedom, explored its history, and discussed the ways in which it can be protected in today’s political age.

UMass Scholar Discusses Islamophobia in Higher Education and Beyond

UMass Scholar Discusses Islamophobia in Higher Education and Beyond

Musbah Shaheen, an assistant professor of higher education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, lectured on the many incarnations of Islamophobia at U.S. colleges, government institutions, and culture more broadly.

Professors Break Down the Causes and Consequences of Trump’s Victory

The morning after the election, a panel of professors analyzed the sources of Trump’s victory: inflation, a growing distaste for the “liberal elite,” and a populist tide across the world.