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Halle Hanna '26

Wake Up, Babe, a New Course Review Just Dropped

Wake Up, Babe, a New Course Review Just Dropped

Contributing Writer Halle Hanna ’26 investigated student reactions to the Amherst College Internal Course Review System (ACICRS), launched on March 3 by student senate members Joanne Opoku ’28, Olivia Salai ’28, and Max Froomkin ’28.

Professors Host Teach-In Amid Minneapolis Unrest

Professors Host Teach-In Amid Minneapolis Unrest

A professor-led discussion was held on Thursday, aiming to detail the political and social ramifications of ongoing ICE activity in Minneapolis. Students heard from six professors, who detailed their personal and critical reflections on the situation.

Town Receives Perfect Score in LGBTQ+ Protections

Town Receives Perfect Score in LGBTQ+ Protections

Increasing one point from its 2024 rating, Amherst earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2025 Municipal Equality Index, which measures the impact of inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services for LGBTQ+ residents.

Professor, Historian Discusses Free Speech and Antisemitism

Professor, Historian Discusses Free Speech and Antisemitism

On Wednesday, Johns Hopkins University historian James Loeffler spoke to students about antisemitism and free speech, using the Skokie Affair of 1977 to illustrate new possibilities for conceiving of hate speech.

Val Dining Revisions Continue to Take Shape

Val Dining Revisions Continue to Take Shape

One month into the new school year, Valentine Dining Hall has undergone another array of changes: these include a new director, the “Without 9” allergy-free station. a new self-serve model, and a revamped software system for entry swipes.

Ross Douthat Kicks Off Point/Counterpoint Series

Ross Douthat Kicks Off Point/Counterpoint Series

The conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat discussed the factors that swung the election towards Trump and decried the lack of intellectual diversity on college campuses.

Speaker Advocates for Protecting Student Privacy in Age of Surveillance

Speaker Advocates for Protecting Student Privacy in Age of Surveillance

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the college hosted Eva Galperin, a digital rights and privacy activist, who spoke about student-centered approaches to digital privacy and security.