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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.

College Loosens Some Covid-19 Protocols but Urges Vigilance

On Sept. 11, the administration announced updated Covid protocols, including a limited return of indoor dining and an expansion of travel boundaries. While the changes were less far-reaching than some would have hoped, students generally found the update to be what they expected.

Fresh Faculty: Christine Peralta

Christine Peralta is an assistant professor of history and sexuality, women and gender studies. She received a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, a master’s degree from the University of British Columbia and a doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Q: How did

Staff Spotlight: Kevin Weinman

Kevin Weinman became Amherst’s Chief Financial Officer in 2013, overseeing the college’s financial planning, investments and Covid response. Weinman recently announced that he will be departing in early September to serve as president of Marist College.

CDSL Renamed as the Class & Access Resource Center

The center formerly known as the Center for Diversity & Student Leadership (CDSL) is now the Class & Access Resource Center (CARC) going forward. The new name was brought about by student advocacy for a name emphasizing the center's activities.

All Students Arrive for In-Person Semester on Campus

All Students Arrive for In-Person Semester on Campus

Almost 2000 students moved onto campus between Aug. 20 and Aug. 29. Even with continuing Covid restrictions, this pandemic semester has come the closest to achieving a pre-pandemic campus experience.

In Open Letter, Alumni Ramp Up Calls for Asian/Pacific/American Studies Major

The Amherst Asian Alumni Network (AAAN) wrote an open letter in early August to key administrators calling on them to commit to establishing a Asian/Pacific/American studies major. Though similar appeals have been ongoing for years, the recent wave of anti-Asian racism has redoubled the calls.

Amherst Approves Reparations for Black Residents. How is the College Involved?

This summer, the Town of Amherst established a fund that will provide reparations to Black residents. The initiative intends to make amends for the town’s past harms as the community continues to grapple with its relationship to institutionalized racism.