The Editorial Board

As we transition out of stage 2 of quarantine during our second semester of hybrid learning, it may feel like the virus’s spread is successfully under control. Despite the thoroughness of Amherst’s guidelines and accountability measures, managing campus life amid a pandemic remains a delicate balancing act, especially

As we saw an uptick in close contacts with positive Covid-19 cases on campus, with two positive cases forcing 23 close-contact students into quarantine housing, the Editorial Board reflected on the reasons why students seem to be having trouble following college safety guidelines. While student negligence is inexcusable, as we

As online classes resume this week, it is extremely crucial for the college community to recognize that beyond exciting optimism, a return to campus also comes with tremendous levels of responsibility. The college showed the strength of its pandemic planning last fall, keeping on-campus Covid-19 cases mostly in check with