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Yee-Lynn Lee ’23

Yee-Lynn is the editor-in-chief of The Student. Originally from Eldersburg, Maryland, Lynn is an economics major.

Town of Amherst Goes to Vote on Town Council Seats, Jones Library Renovation

The Town of Amherst held its biennial municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Positions on the Town Council, School Committee, and Housing Authority were on the ballot, among others. Voters also participated in a referendum on a proposed renovation of Jones Library.

Fresh Faculty: Ren Wiscons

Ren Wiscons is an assistant professor of chemistry. She received her bachelor’s degree at Oberlin College, and completed a master’s degree and doctorate at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

College Announces End of Legacy Admissions

In an email sent to the college community on Oct. 20, President Biddy Martin announced that starting in the 2022-2023 academic year, the college will end its legacy admission preference as well as implement an expanded and simplified financial aid program.

Administration Affirms Support for A/P/A Studies in AAAN Meeting

Leaders of the Amherst Asian Alumni Network (AAAN) met with members of the administration on Oct. 6 to discuss the open letter they published calling for A/P/A studies. The administration affirmed their support of pursuing an A/P/A studies major at the college.

Board Chair Updates College Community on Presidential Search

In an email sent on Oct. 7, Chair of the Board of Trustees Andrew Nussbaum ’85 updated the college community on the search and selection process for the next president of Amherst College, who will succeed President Biddy Martin after this academic year.

Harriet Washington Speaks on Racial Harm in Science and Medicine

Writer and medical ethicist Harriet Washington spoke in Johnson Chapel on Sept. 30 as the inaugural scholar in the college’s Presidential Scholars series. The conversation covered topics including racial health disparities and vaccine hesitancy.

OLs, CAs Frustrated by Delays in Receiving Pay

OLs, CAs Frustrated by Delays in Receiving Pay

Nearly one month after orientation, Orientation Leaders (OL) have still not been paid for their work. The paychecks of several Community Advisors (CA) were also delayed. Students are frustrated by the disregard for student workers evident in the administration’s handling of the situation.