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Alejandra Chavez-Flores '27

Suspicious Package Brings State Bomb Squad

Suspicious Package Brings State Bomb Squad

On Tuesday morning, the ACPD found a suspicious package and battery pack at the Science Center’s loading dock. Students were asked to evacuate the building as ACPD requested a bomb-detection K9 unit, but after investigation, no credible threat or criminal intent was found.

New Visa and CPT Restrictions Threaten International Students

New Visa and CPT Restrictions Threaten International Students

Over the summer, DHS announced a rule that would prevent F and J visa holders from staying in the U.S. for more than four years at a time, as well as new restrictions on Curricular Practical Training (CPT). The changes bring concern to the international community on campus.

Admin Redesigns New Student Orientation

Admin Redesigns New Student Orientation

This August, annual programming for the college’s new student orientation underwent shifts involving attendance requirements. The changes follow an article published in a The Free Beacon in December, which criticized the optional “Voices of the Class” performance and other college-sponsored events.

Hampshire Students and Faculty Find New Home at Amherst

Hampshire Students and Faculty Find New Home at Amherst

Following Hampshire College’s decision to close this coming December, Hampshire students, faculty, and staff had to transition to new campuses mid-semester. The College enrolled 13 and established one-year visiting positions for nine Hampshire faculty members.

Hotel UMass Linked to Cocaine Trafficking Scheme

Hotel UMass Linked to Cocaine Trafficking Scheme

Lamar Cook, deputy director for Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, was arrested on Oct. 28 for his involvement in trafficking cocaine through Hotel UMass and the State Office building in Springfield. Authorities confiscated more than 21,000 grams of cocaine.

College Releases First-Year Class Data After One-Month Delay

College Releases First-Year Class Data After One-Month Delay

After a one-month delay, the college has released demographic data for the class of 2029. This year’s class sets a new record for the percentage of first-generation students and students from rural towns. The percentage of Black and African American and Latinx students also doubled.

Students to Vote on Update to Honor Code

The College Council, a committee composed of faculty, students, and staff, has proposed changes to the College’s Honor Code. The proposed updates are designed to make the code more “concise and digestible.”