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Emma Swislow '20

Managing News Editor

New Chef Forages for More Customizable Dining Options

Entering the kitchens in the basement of Valentine Dining Hall is like entering a more intense version of the seating area at noon on a Monday. It’s loud from the dishes being washed, it’s smokey from the burgers being grilled for burger night and it’s very easy

Pub to Provide Students with Social Space and Alcoholic Beverages

Following discussions last semester surrounding ways to create more social spaces on campus, a currently-unnamed pub will open on Sept. 13 in the Schwemm’s and Grab-N-Go space. On weekday nights, it will continue to serve late-night food, but on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, the space will be converted

$240 Million Science Center Opens Sept. 4

$240 Million Science Center Opens Sept. 4

After years of planning, construction and moving, the new Science Center will open on Sept. 4 as students begin their fall classes, with an opening celebration on Sept. 7. Plans for constructing a new science center came after the facilities department and science faculty evaluated Merrill and McGuire in the

A Night in the Life of an Amherst College Police Officer

Walking around campus any day of the week, at almost every hour, you’re bound to see an Amherst College Police Department (ACPD) cruiser driving around. While ACPD plays a visible role on campus, it can be hard to understand what it actually does. On March 24, I spent three

A Night in the Life of an Amherst College Police Officer

Walking around campus any day of the week, at almost every hour, you’re bound to see an Amherst College Police Department (ACPD) cruiser driving around. While ACPD plays a visible role on campus, it can be hard to understand what it actually does. On March 24, I spent three

College Releases Draft of Self-Study for Reaccreditation

A draft of Amherst’s self-study, the first step in the process of renewing accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), was sent to members of the college community for feedback on Feb. 9. The process of reaccreditation began in Feb. 2016 when the Steering Committee

Fresh Faculty: Dianne Pater

Fresh Faculty: Dianne Pater

Dianne Pater is a visiting assistant professor of biology and a consortium for faculty diversity scholar. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico and her doctorate from the University of California, San Diego. Q: How did you first get interested in your field? A: When