The Return to Amherst: An Interview with President Michael Elliott
President Michael Elliott sat down with The Student to discuss his journey back to Amherst, and his plans at the college moving forward.
Yee-Lynn Lee ’23
New Faculty Welcome Dinner Becomes Super-spreader Event
An Aug. 23 faculty dinner hosting about 60 people at the Inn at Boltwood led to about 25 faculty and staff — most of whom were faculty members — testing positive for Covid following the event. Several professors had to teach remotely or cancel class the first week due to contracting Covid.
College Files Amicus Brief in Harvard, UNC Supreme Court Affirmative Action Cases
The college filed an amicus curiae brief on Aug. 1 in support of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina in the upcoming Supreme Court cases challenging their use of race-conscious admissions practices. The brief was coordinated by the college and signed by 32 peer institutions.
False Active Shooter Alerts Disrupt First Day of Orientation
Multiple false AC Alerts warning of a possible active shooter on campus were sent out early Friday afternoon, inciting panic across the college community. The false alerts were due to a technical error on the part of one of the software companies that support the alert system.
Ryan Yu: Living Life on His Own Terms
While Ryan Yu has made a lasting impact on The Student, what’s most notable about him is his unwavering commitment to finding his own path.
Rebecca Picciotto: Stewarding Stories With Care and Perspective
Rebecca Picciotto has a deep passion for connecting with people through journalism. But she also understands just where journalism can fall short.
From the Red Room: April 18 AAS Meeting Updates
The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) met for the 10th time this semester on April 18. The meeting covered funding requests, a public comment, and numerous AAS updates.