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Ira Buch '29

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.

Students Reject New Honor Code Proposal

Students Reject New Honor Code Proposal

On Monday, students rejected the proposed Honor Code with an overwhelming majority. Ahead of the vote, College Council representatives organized a Q&A session to address concerns about the timing, communication, and reduction of student rights surrounding the proposed Honor Code.

Attorney Paul Smith Reflects On LGBTQ+ Rights in Courts

Attorney Paul Smith Reflects On LGBTQ+ Rights in Courts

Visiting Professor from Practice at Georgetown Law School and Amherst College Trustee, Paul Smith, joined Provost and Dean of the Faculty Martha Umphrey for a discussion on LGBTQ+ legal rights from historical and contemporary perspectives.

College Announces New AI Tools For Student and Staff

New AI tools, including Gemini App, NotebookLM, and Zoom AI Companion for Meetings, will now be available to students, staff, and faculty. The Jan. 21 announcement drew praise and criticism from current professors.

Presidential Spotlight Discusses Liberal Arts Education

Presidential Spotlight Discusses Liberal Arts Education

On Thursday, Professor of Russian and Director of the Center for Humanistic Inquiry Michael Kunichika, and President Michael Elliott hosted a webinar as part of the college’s Presidential Spotlight Series. The webinar discussed the advantages of a liberal arts education amid various challenges.

“American Excavations at Morgantina” Presentation Transports Attendees to Central Sicily

“American Excavations at Morgantina” Presentation Transports Attendees to Central Sicily

Last Wednesday, Professor in Classical Studies Christopher van den Berg organized a discussion on an excavation site in Morgantina. The event included presentations by Christy Schirmer, a visiting professor of archaeology at Wesleyan University, and Visiting Lecturer in Classics Alex Moskowitz.