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Tana DeLalio '24

Tana is a sophomore managing news editor from Long Island, New York. She plans to major in Environmental Studies and Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought.

The Deadly Stretch: Students and Faculty Report Intense Burnout

As the college community counts down the days until November break begins, students and faculty report feeling notably overstressed and tired. Some attribute these increased feelings of burnout to the adjustment back to in-person learning.

A Life-Long Devotion to Chronicling the Truth — Alumni Profile, David Friend ’77E

As editor of creative development for Vanity Fair, David Friend ’77 uses eloquent writing and striking photography to inform his readers about the most news-worthy topics of our time.

As Val Fully Reopens, Staffing Shortages Limit Options

As Val Fully Reopens, Staffing Shortages Limit Options

Valentine Dining Hall returned to full capacity on Oct. 20. While students are ecstatic about the return of lively Val, staffing shortages have resulted in a dearth of food options for students with dietary restrictions.

As Infections Remain Low, College Repeals Covid Restrictions

On Oct. 19, the college announced its return to Level 1: Baseline Covid-19 Operations. Generally students anticipate enjoying newly permitted activities, but some still wish for a more complete return to normalcy.

ACPD to Adopt Comfort Dog; Students Critique Motives

ACPD will adopt a comfort dog before the beginning of the spring semester in an attempt to improve mental health and the department’s relationship with students. Though they appreciate the sentiment, students are wary that it does not actually respond to demands surrounding campus safety.

Outbreak of “Amherst Flu” Sweeps Across Campus

A cold that students have termed the “Amherst flu” has spread across campus. Due to the many symptoms influenza shares with Covid-19, however, students have been wary to seek care from the Health Center out of fear of being quarantined.

Unprecedented Enrollment Leads to a Difficult Add-Drop Period

For many students, this semester’s registration process was chaotic and complicated. Due to severe over-enrollment and reduced course offerings, students struggled to register in their desired courses.