From Klingon to E-Commerce — Alumni Profile, Artie Moffa ’00
Artie Moffa ’00 has always been into wordplay. He crafted extravagant fictions for his Amherst application and remains engaged in the poetic arts.
Julia Gentin '26
Town Kicks Off Housing Production Plan
The town of Amherst started gathering community data for the first phase of its housing production plan. Residents said they desired attainable housing for the workforce, seniors, and young families at a meeting last Tuesday. They remained concerned about a competing student market.
Students and Administrators Reckon with a Less Racially Diverse First-Year Class
The class of 2028 was the first to be admitted following last summer’s Supreme Court ruling banning the use of race-based affirmative action in admissions. The Student spoke to students and administrators about the large demographic change.
Differing Definitions: Making Sense of the Demographic Data
Following the collapse of affirmative action, selective colleges have released racial statistics for their first-year classes — how are these demographics collected and reported?
Chantal Kordula ’94 Begins Term as Chair of the Board of Trustees
Kordula, who has been a member of the board for five years, aims to support the mission of the college and engage in open communication with students, faculty and staff during her six-year term as chair.
Isaac Bindman: A Quirky Academic and Biddy Martin’s Doppelganger
From his tea drinking habits to his academic interests, Isaac Bindman draws a lot from his heritage as a German, British Jew. But he owes his intelligent sense of humor, meticulousness, and genuine care for others to none other than himself.
President Addresses Protests and Police at Faculty Meeting
At the April 26 faculty meeting, Elliott said he could not commit to ruling out police presence at future protests, but said it would always be a last resort. He also announced this year’s honorary degree recipients.