Megan Klein

Student participation in the run-off election was low, with only 451 students voting. Park believes that some students may have decided not to vote because of how many elections are held throughout the course of the year. “I think that students get somewhat fatigued by the constant elections,” he said.

There was considerable debate regarding the College Republicans’ and College Democrats’ fall budget allocations. Both political organizations submitted similar budgets but received recommendations for different allocations from the BC. The Democrats were allocated $434, 43 percent of the amount that they requested, whereas the Republicans received $297.50, 46 percent

As part of the plan, no more than 35 percent of students in each department may receive a final grade of “A.” However, 55 percent of independent work projects may receive “A” marks. The proposal will also redistribute all other grades. Each department will publicize how many “A’s” it

“He handed the teller a note saying that he had a gun and wanted all the money,” said Lieutenant Patenaude of the Northampton Police Department. Vice president of Florence Savings Bank Doug Burr, director of marketing, explained that the teller and other bank employees followed typical bank safety protocol, despite

Treasurer Peter Shea cites the College’s overall high expenses as the cause of the fee increase. “There isn’t any one thing that accounts for this year’s increase. Every year the College faces the same or similar pressures. The type of education that Amherst provides (residential, small classes

The idea for performing “The Vagina Monologues” came directly from students, according to Kate Collins, a faculty advisor of the show. “It was completely student initiated,” said Collins. Collins believes that the show is an especially good choice because it raises issues central to the students performing and attending it.