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Peter Finnerty '25

Contributing Writer

Former New York Times Lawyer Discusses Trump’s Attacks on the Press

Former New York Times Lawyer Discusses Trump’s Attacks on the Press

Last week, Amherst Students for Democracy hosted former New York Times lawyer George Freeman ’71, who discussed the implications of the Trump Administration’s dealings with the press.

New Town Liberatory Visioning Project Aims to Make Community More Inclusive

New Town Liberatory Visioning Project Aims to Make Community More Inclusive

The Town of Amherst will be rolling out its Liberatory Visioning Project over the next month. The initiative features multiple dialogue sessions and aims to make the community more inclusive.

Genealogist Discusses Early Amherst Trustee’s Connection to Slavery

Genealogist Discusses Early Amherst Trustee’s Connection to Slavery

On Tuesday, Nicka Sewell-Smith, a renowned documentarian and genealogist, lectured on the financial ties to slavery of one of the college’s early founders.

Planning Board Green Lights Downtown Dorm Despite Resident Complaints

Planning Board Green Lights Downtown Dorm Despite Resident Complaints

Though town zoning laws prohibit dormitories in the downtown area, the board ruled that the college’s new development is a “mixed-use” property because it includes the college’s store.

AC Votes Panel Discuss November Election

AC Votes Panel Discuss November Election

AC Votes hosted a panel of faculty from varying departments to discuss the upcoming election. The event gave students the chance to learn more about the issues at the center of this year's election.

CHI Salon Considers Diversity in the Wake of Affirmative Action Decision

CHI Salon Considers Diversity in the Wake of Affirmative Action Decision

The Center for Humanistic Inquiry’s first salon of the year centered on changing notions of “diversity” in the wake of the end of affirmative action and a drop in Black enrollment. It saw an outpouring of emotion from faculty, administrators, and students.

Activist Eric Ward Discusses Link Between Antisemitism and White Nationalism

Activist Eric Ward Discusses Link Between Antisemitism and White Nationalism

Activist Eric Ward spoke about the intersections of antisemitism and other types of bigotry, emphasizing that antisemitic tactics are often weaponized against other minorities.