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Ryan Yu '22

Managing News Editor

Editor's Note: Introducing Paid Newsroom Positions and The Student Voices Fund

Editors-in-Chief Ryan Yu '22 and Rebecca Picciotto '22 announce the launch of The Amherst Student Voices Fund, a program that sponsors a number of paid positions in the newsroom for students with financial need, students of color, and other underrepresented groups.

The Crossword - Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021

Play the new Amherst Student Crossword!

Fresh Faculty: Tess Wise

Fresh Faculty: Tess Wise

Tess Wise is a visiting assistant professor of political science. She received her bachelor’s degree in French and political science from MIT and her Ph.D. in government from Harvard University. Q: How would you describe your area of research?A: My area of research is the intersection of

OES Expands Green Office Program, Aims to Increase Sustainability

Over the past year, the Office of Environmental Sustainability (OES) has expanded its Green Office Program (GOP) in an effort to better facilitate sustainable practices around campus. The GOP is a program that partners individual offices around the college with representatives from the OES to establish semesterly sustainability goals specific

Jodi Foley to Become College’s First Director of Accessibility Strategy and Resources

Jodi Foley to Become College’s First Director of Accessibility Strategy and Resources

The college announced in a statement on Feb. 7 that Director of Accessibility Services Jodi Foley will become the first director of accessibility strategy and resources beginning Feb. 24. The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) will begin searching for a permanent replacement in the near future for Foley’s current

In Primary Season, Student Organizing Takes Center Stage

In Primary Season, Student Organizing Takes Center Stage

As the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary election winds down and the Massachusetts primary inches ever closer, students on campus are getting increasingly involved with campaigns for the 2020 general election. Student groups for the four most major Democratic candidates — former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, former South

President Martin Reaffirms Support for Students After Travel Ban Update

President Martin Reaffirms Support for Students After Travel Ban Update

Following the announcement that the Trump administration’s travel ban will be expanded to six new countries, President Biddy Martin sent an email on Feb. 1 to students, faculty and staff affirming the college’s support for those from the affected countries while emphasizing that the ban will not affect