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.
Anna Wang ’28
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
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.
Political Action Clubs Regroup Post-Election
Managing Design Editor Anna Wang ’28 spoke with the campus political groups about their efforts leading up to the election and their plans moving forward, highlighting the work of Amherst College Democrats, Amherst College Conservatives, and Reproductive Justice Alliance.
Does Rate My Professor Deserve a Perfect Rating?
Managing Design Editor Anna Wang ’28 analyzes the reliability of Amherst professors’ Rate My Professor reviews — the few that exist.
College Hosts Events to Express Solidarity with Immigrant Community
From Oct. 10 to 23, the Office of Immigration Services hosted the annual “I Stand with Immigrants” series in an attempt to highlight the experiences of undocumented immigrants in the college community.
Anthony Jack ’07 Discusses Class-Based Inequalities on College Campuses
Anthony Jack ’07, a professor at Boston University, gave a talk last week centered on the topic of class-based inequities in higher education. Jack discussed two of his books which detail the struggles that disadvantaged students face at elite colleges.