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Esther Grisoni Segantini '28

First-Year Senators Share New Campus Ideas

First-Year Senators Share New Campus Ideas

In interviews with The Student, recently elected first-year senators shared ideas they hope to bring to AAS this coming year. Projects included improving social engagement on the First-Year Quad, encouraging more events in the Powerhouse, and a “student ambassador program.”

Dining Services Unveil New Meal Plans for Fall 2025

Dining Services Unveil New Meal Plans for Fall 2025

This semester, students chose between five meal plan options. Rather than automatically being enrolled in “Gather Unlimited,” students were able to opt into three new plans: Gather Plus, Gather Select, and Gather Flex, while off-campus residents were offered the “Gather Connect” option.

College Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Visa Revocations

College Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Visa Revocations

Last week, the college announced it had joined 85 other institutions in filing an amicus brief in federal court challenging the visa revocations of various international students across the country.

Town Celebrates Cultural Diversity with Global Village Festival

Town Celebrates Cultural Diversity with Global Village Festival

Last Saturday, town locals gathered at Amherst Regional Middle School to celebrate the inaugural Global Village Festival. The event was designed to celebrate Amherst’s cultural diversity and promote inclusivity within the community.

Proposed Town Budget Estimates $3 Million in Cuts for Public Schools

Proposed Town Budget Estimates $3 Million in Cuts for Public Schools

Budget cuts are expected for the town’s public schools in the wake of declining enrollment and rising costs. 17 teaching positions are expected to be eliminated as a result of the cuts.

Journalist Gershom Gorenberg Discusses Crisis of Israeli Democracy

Journalist Gershom Gorenberg Discusses Crisis of Israeli Democracy

The Israeli journalist discussed the history of his country’s institutions to trace the roots of its democratic crisis.

ACTS Program Adjustments lead to Decreases in Wait Times and Frustrations

ACTS Program Adjustments lead to Decreases in Wait Times and Frustrations

After a challenge-laden rollout, the Amherst College Textbooks (ACTS) program initiated a variety of changes for this semester. As a result, students described acquiring course materials and textbooks this week as a far more efficient experience than in the fall.