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Esther Grisoni Segantini '28

College Shuts Down Online Tools Access, Responds to Global Security Incident

College Shuts Down Online Tools Access, Responds to Global Security Incident

On Wednesday, following a global security incident that exposed PHP, a programming language used on the college’s websites, the college revoked access to its internal tools. IT’s initial assessment shows their procedures worked reasonably well in the face of the attack of global extent.

Ibram X. Kendi Discusses New Book ‘Chain of Ideas’

Ibram X. Kendi Discusses New Book ‘Chain of Ideas’

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Black Studies department welcomed Ibram X. Kendi for a conversation about his new book, “Chain of Ideas: Origins of Our Authoritarian Age.” Kendi explained the ideas behind “great replacement theory” and the spread of hostilities against minorities around the world.

Kate Crawford Discusses Costs and Challenges of AI

Kate Crawford Discusses Costs and Challenges of AI

Presidential Scholar Kate Crawford, one of the nation’s leading scholars on artificial intelligence, delivered a talk on “The Cost of Scale: The Challenges Facing Artificial Intelligence.” She argued for recognizing the environmental, political, and cognitive consequences of the AI industry.

Hampshire Students and Faculty Find New Home at Amherst

Hampshire Students and Faculty Find New Home at Amherst

Following Hampshire College’s decision to close this coming December, Hampshire students, faculty, and staff had to transition to new campuses mid-semester. The College enrolled 13 and established one-year visiting positions for nine Hampshire faculty members.

Ben Williams: Curiosity Without Borders

Ben Williams: Curiosity Without Borders

Known by those close to him for his ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of any challenge, Ben Williams is not afraid of embarking on adventures around the world. After Amherst, he is set to foster cross-cultural understanding between China and the rest of the globe.

Vogel Lecture Discusses Global Wave of Democratic Backsliding

Vogel Lecture Discusses Global Wave of Democratic Backsliding

On Friday, the political science and economics departments hosted the lecture “Democratic Backsliding and Autocratization in the America.” Professors explored the global wave of democratic backsliding around the world, promoted by both left-populist and right-wing nationalist parties.

Satire: Class of 2030 Statistics Leaked on Fizz

Satire: Class of 2030 Statistics Leaked on Fizz

The leaked information revealed a record percentage of female-identifying students in the admitted class. The Admission Office also shared expectations of a higher yield rate due to the increased relevance of a Liberal Arts education in the age of AI.