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Rebecca Picciotto

Rebecca Picciotto is the Editor-in-Chief of The Student. She is in the Class of 2022 and is studying philosophy and math.

Two Weeks In, Amherst Community Reflects on Remote Learning Adaptations

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to erupt worldwide, the college’s return from spring break looks different than usual. Rather than the gradual repopulation of campus that typically ensues the weekend before classes continue, students and faculty alike have instead resumed college life via their home computer screens. As social

#IntegrateAmherst: Restorative Justice Is Necessary but Insufficient

On January 15 and 16, along with about 25 other students, professors and administrators, I took part in an introductory course on the general principles and goals of restorative justice and the ways to embed these practices into our college community. I entered the first day of training with few

#IntegrateAmherst: Restorative Justice Is Necessary but Insufficient

On January 15 and 16, along with about 25 other students, professors and administrators, I took part in an introductory course on the general principles and goals of restorative justice and the ways to embed these practices into our college community. I entered the first day of training with few

Thoughts on Theses: Camille Blum

Camille Blum is a history, Russian and math major. Her thesis looks at the human rights movement in 1970s Soviet Russia and considers how scholars might reframe the narrative of the Soviet dissidents in that period. Her thesis advisor is Five College Associate Professor of History Sergey Glebov. Q: What

Thoughts on Theses: Camille Blum

Camille Blum is a history, Russian and math major. Her thesis looks at the human rights movement in 1970s Soviet Russia and considers how scholars might reframe the narrative of the Soviet dissidents in that period. Her thesis advisor is Five College Associate Professor of History Sergey Glebov. Q: What

Thoughts on Theses: Abby LeCates

Abby LeCates is an anthropology major on the pre-medicine track. Her thesis explores the relationship between recovery networks for opioid addicts and the criminal justice system in upstate New York. Her thesis advisor is Winthrop H. Smith 1916 Professor of Sociology Jerome Himmelstein. Q: What is your thesis about? A:

Thoughts on Theses: Abby LeCates

Abby LeCates is an anthropology major on the pre-medicine track. Her thesis explores the relationship between recovery networks for opioid addicts and the criminal justice system in upstate New York. Her thesis advisor is Winthrop H. Smith 1916 Professor of Sociology Jerome Himmelstein. Q: What is your thesis about? A: