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This Is How to Take Science Seriously
![Science Center Atrium](/system/files/styles/square_thumbnail/private/media/2018_1004_Science-Center_MS_223-850x587.jpg?h=804eb763&itok=pUv4qV34&__=1543701899)
by Rachael Hanley
The grand opening of the College's new Science Center engaged students, faculty, staff and visitors with the wonders of science.
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Cruise Director
![Jess Martin](/system/files/styles/square_thumbnail/private/media/Jess-Martin-by-Maria-Stenzel_850x567.jpg?h=804eb763&itok=-VMaYhG8&__=1543702552)
by Rachael Hanley
Jess Martin, administrative director of the College’s new Science Center, prepares for the building's grand opening.
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Because Everyone Loves the Sky
![Kate Follette, Assistant Professor of Astronomy](/system/files/styles/square_thumbnail/private/media/Kate-Follette_MS_70_850x567.jpg?h=804eb763&itok=W5EcDoiA&__=1543703343)
by Rachael Hanley
Kate Follette, assistant professor of astronomy, is engaging students with a new observatory, which opened in the Science Center this fall.
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More than a Monster
![Illustration by Hanna Barczyk](/system/files/styles/square_thumbnail/private/media/hbarczyk_Amherst_monsters_final_850x546.png?h=4945741f&itok=UpE3C5Pc&__=1543704684)
by Katherine Duke ’05
A course co-taught at Amherst and Smith celebrates 200 years of Frankenstein.
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Q&A: Assistant Professor Jakina Debnam
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by Bill Sweet
One of three new faculty members in the economics department, Jakina Debnam studies the impact of economic policies and events on human thriving.
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Over There, Over Here
![The Holyoke Range in Amherst, Mass.](/system/files/styles/square_thumbnail/private/media/2016_0919_Scenic-Holyoke-Range_War-Memorial_111_425X283_0.jpg?h=8174754c&itok=kdZYS6-f&__=1543706497)
by Katharine Whittemore
A look at the stories of three Amherst College alumni who served in World War I.
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The Same View
![Painting of Mt Sugarloaf](/system/files/styles/square_thumbnail/private/media/2018_1115_Hitchcock-Center-Painting_MS_058_850w.jpg?h=b8d297be&itok=0bZjRAp2&__=1543714243)
by Rachel Rogol
An exhibition in Frost featured work by scientific illustrator Orra White Hitchcock and Senior Resident Artist David Gloman that depict the same landscapes roughly 175 years apart.
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A Major Theme
![hc5-bg_400x412.jpg Illustration showing four people trapped inside of a book, pushing to get out](/system/files/styles/square_thumbnail/private/media/hc5-bg_400x412.jpg?h=e5284b53&itok=HSkgKDHX&__=1544208524)
by Katharine Whittemore
After decades of students pursuing a concentration within the major by the traditional geography, Amherst College history majors can now choose among new thematic concentrations as well.