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Emma Swislow '20

Managing News Editor

Dining Services Looks to Expand Options

Dining Services Looks to Expand Options

Following student feedback and trends in historical data, Dining Services has made several changes to its offerings this semester, including adding a daily lunch-time burger bar, serving hot food on Wednesdays at Grab-N-Go and extending weekend hours. Burger Bar serves both a meat and veggie patty Monday through Friday, with

B43 Bus Route Under Examination Following Funding Cuts

B43 Bus Route Under Examination Following Funding Cuts

In an effort to improve traffic flow along Route 9, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has begun a study to determine if changes to the B43 bus line, which a number of people in the Five-College community rely on for transportation, could potentially make travel easier and faster along

College Hires New Administrative and Support Staff

The college announced new staff hires over the summer. Some of the most significant additions include Chief Advancement Officer C.J. Menard and several members of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Menard was hired after several months of searching. During this time, candidates interviewed with the board of trustees

Folger Shakespeare Library Given 1.5 Million Dollar Grant

The Folger Shakespeare Library, administered by the college, was awarded a grant in August by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for $1.5 million to fund a four-year collaborative research project called “Before Farm to Table: Early Modern Foodways and Cultures.” The Folger Library, located in Washington D.C., houses

An Ethical Thinker Dedicated to the Press

An Ethical Thinker Dedicated to the Press

Sophie Murguia isn’t usually on this side of an interview. “I’m so nervous right now,” she said. For the past four years, Murguia has been heavily and integrally involved in The Amherst Student. She was managing news editor as a first year and editor in chief from her