Sebastian Son: Storytelling Through Song
Whether he’s performing onstage, writing behind the
scenes, or simply being a steadfast friend, Sebastian Son has made innumerable contributions to the Amherst arts community.
Eleanor Walsh '25
Board of Trustees Votes To Keep ACPD Armed
The board of trustees has voted to keep the Amherst College Police Department armed, President Biddy Martin announced on Monday, April 18. The announcement came after the release of the final report from the Campus Safety Advisory Committee.
AAS Passes Bylaw to Pay AAS Officials
Aiming to boost participation in the AAS and make it more accessible, the Senate has voted to establish salaries for officials following the upcoming election cycle. Some AAS members expressed support for the change, while others hold reservations about its ultimate function.
College Loosens Testing, Masking Protocols
On Monday, April 4, the college’s newest Covid protocols went into effect. Community members can now choose whether to wear a mask in a number of spaces that previously required it, and testing has been reduced to once a week.
From the Red Room: Feb. 28 AAS Meeting Updates
In their fourth meeting of the semester on Feb. 28, the AAS heard from the Office of Fellowships, voted on Budgetary Committee (BC) funding requests, discussed community engagement, held committee elections, and approved a proposal to supply eco-friendly detergent to students.
Student Dance Groups Upset at Planned Conversion of Nicholls Biondi Studio
Student dance groups felt blindsided by the proposed conversion the Nicholls Biondi studio, a crucial rehearsal space, into a satellite fitness center. Administrators have since paused the project after receiving significant pushback.
College Loosens Initial Spring Covid Protocols
The college has loosened some of its initial Covid restrictions following the success of its protocols for move-in and the first week of classes. Students and professors expressed understanding for the initially stricter protocols, while yearning for a return to near-normalcy.