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Anna Wang '28

Faculty Vote to Eliminate Fizz Access

Faculty Vote to Eliminate Fizz Access

That’s it for Fizz — this week, faculty voted 166-1 to ban the app in defense of President Michael Elliott, who reportedly received one too many hate messages on the site. Starting April 2, students will no longer be able to access their accounts.

Students Express Frustration with Changes to Theme Housing

Students Express Frustration with Changes to Theme Housing

Community leaders aired objections to the new lottery system for theme housing selection, saying the system removes student voices from the selection process while undermining the goal of creating safe spaces.

College Reverts Back to 2020 Title IX Regulations

College Reverts Back to 2020 Title IX Regulations

In compliance with recent federal orders, the College announced that it would revert back to its 2020 Title IX regulations. The current interim policy has a narrower definition of sexual harassment and no longer covers discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

College Makes $2.5 Million Donation to the Town of Amherst

College Makes $2.5 Million Donation to the Town of Amherst

On Thursday, the college made its largest donation to the Town of Amherst in recent years. Funds will be distributed to fire and police services, infrastructure, and the public school system, along with the construction of a new building.

Plimpton Residents Receive Mandatory Move-Out Order

Plimpton Residents Receive Mandatory Move-Out Order

Plimpton House residents received an email on Wednesday informing them of mandatory move-outs between now and March 21, the result of unusual mid-semester renovations.

College Sued by Former Employees Over Wage Dispute

College Sued by Former Employees Over Wage Dispute

Two former Amherst College employees are suing the college for alleged violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act — paying exempt employees monthly without offering other payroll options, according to the complaint.

Winter Break Housing Policy Revised Over International Student Complaints

Winter Break Housing Policy Revised Over International Student Complaints

The college reversed a recent winter break housing policy change that would have left many international students scrambling for a place to stay over the break.