New Executive Chef Creates New Val Menu, Aims to Be Sustainable

Since the hiring of new Executive Chef Jamil Asad in August 2019, Valentine Dining Hall — commonly referred to by students as Val — has implemented numerous changes to its menu. Asad’s hiring is among the many new additions to Val, ranging from a revamped dining app to the launch of a late-night pilot program. He has also committed to sustainable practices regarding food waste and sourcing from local vendors. Asad comes to the college after having served at Hampshire for a number of years wher

Coronavirus Scare Cancels Study Abroad Programs in China

Partners with the the college’s study abroad program in China have decided to suspend the spring semester due to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic. The college is among a number of other institutions, including Smith College, Mount Holyoke College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst that will not offer study abroad programs located in China for the spring semester. Several universities in New England such as UMass Boston and Wesleyan have had students tested for coronavirus. “

Fueling Accomplishments with Passion

Maeve McNamara ’19 is anything but ordinary. As a two-sport varsity captain, double major in film and media studies (FAMS) and biology and proud director/producer/writer of a short film thesis, her resume and accomplishments are lengthy. Behind the curtain of achievement lies a confident, funny and selfless young woman who has worked hard to get to where she is today. Early Love for SportsIt is no surprise to see McNamara’s natural athleticism, as it runs in her blood. McNamara was born into

Tony Jack '07 Speaks About Low-Income Student Experience

On March 21, Harvard Professor of Education Anthony “Tony” Jack ’07 spoke to a crowded audience in Lipton Lecture Hall on the effects of income inequality, racism and classism on students of low-income backgrounds chronicled in his new book “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students.” The talk brought an interesting parallel to the recent college admission scandal, where privilege and money are used to an unjust advantage, which further class inequalities. Jack’s

SHEs to Hold Events Promoting Body Inclusivity

The Student Health Educators (SHEs) will be hosting “My Body is Beautiful Week” from March 25 through April 6, during which a variety of interactive activities will promote body inclusivity and health throughout the college community. Through the event, the SHEs aim to move away from the popularized notion of body image and instead redirect the message to become more inclusive of people of different identities, such as transgender and non-binary people. Bodies Week was started as a way to promo