Club Focus

“Basically, we try to make it easy for people to do things outside like go hiking, backpacking, rock climbing and anything else,” explained club president Adrienne Socci ’01. Students organize and lead all excursions. “Anyone can lead a trip, with whatever level of experience,” said club secretary Dave Reckess ’02. “Participation is not limited to members, and no experience is necessary for most trips. For people who don’t have any experience organizing, the more experienced members help out.”

Website of the Week

Feeling lonely? Miss your pet from home more than you miss your family? A virtual pup from this site is just the thing to keep you company. When you adopt your dog, you can choose one of Spanish, French, English, Japanese or German nationality. To ensure proper communication, the site provides a translator. After you pick your pooch, you get to name it. A message bar runs across the screen providing information about dog care and habits. You can teach your dog all kinds of tricks, from the bas

This Week in Amherst History

Sixty-five years ago this week, President Stanley King announced that $250,000, including $150,000 in cash, had already been raised for the construction of Amherst’s new gymnasium. The Student explained that this amount was “so large that work is to be started on the gymnasium proper before snow falls.” The plans for the gymnasium had already been drawn up and accepted, and the house that had been located on the site of the proposed gym had been moved during the summer to Hitchcock Road. The