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Eliza Pouncey '28

Staff Writer

Amherst College Emergency Services Undergoes Policy Changes

Amherst College Emergency Services Undergoes Policy Changes

Due to changes to Massachusetts state law, students working for ACEMS will now operate as first responders instead of their previous classification as EMTs, and the medications that they are allowed to administer are limited.

Amherst Cinema Announces Various Cost-Cutting Measures

Amherst Cinema Announces Various Cost-Cutting Measures

Amherst Cinema is shuttering its Studio Theater, discontinuing certain showtimes, cutting four screens to three, and reducing staffers. This comes after a drop in memberships to 85% of pre-pandemic levels.

Housing Creates New “Herd Housing” System

Housing Creates New “Herd Housing” System

Housing & Operations announced that the process of selecting triples and suites is now being replaced by the “Herd Housing” system, including a “Pod Housing” application where students can request to be placed in neighboring rooms.

New AAS Initiative Helps Students Carpool

New AAS Initiative Helps Students Carpool

In response to student difficulties getting rides from campus for breaks, the AAS has rolled out a new rideshare spreadsheet this semester. The initiative aims to connect students and allow them to carpool to nearby airports.