Passive Memories and Storage
Reflecting on her constantly growing camera roll, Assistant Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 writes about what makes a picture meaningful and how we can be more intentional when taking photographs.
Opinion
Satire: Freshman Survival Guide
Staff Writer Isha Patel ’28 and Managing News Editor Anna Wang ’28 offer some important tips and life advice to the class of 2029.
Editorial: Clarity on Grade Inflation
The Editorial Board pushes for clarity on the college’s crackdown on grade inflation, questioning if harsher grading standards are the best way to cultivate an intellectual learning environment, and arguing for student inclusion in the conversation.
Anti-Ableist Amherst: Neurodivergent in Palestine
Managing Opinion Editor Emeritus Willow Delp ’26 reflects on how advocating for a free Palestine is intrinsically tied to disability justice and neurodivergent perspectives.
Val Etiquette: Go All the Way Down
Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 voices his frustration with a widespread and irksome dining hall habit that interrupts our shared campus experience.
Capital Under Federal Occupation – Now What?
In light of President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of D.C., Managing Features Editor Talia Ehrenberg ’28 writes about its terrifying effect on the community, urging students to call their representatives and prevent the spread of anti-democratic rule.
Palatable Queerness
As their sophomore year begins, Assistant Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 reflects on the tension between belonging and queerness as they grapple with the fear of becoming too “palatable” to heteronormativity rather than being politically urgent.