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Zach Jonas

Zach is a managing news editor for The Student. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri and plans to major in biology before attending medical school. When not in the newsroom, Zach may be drinking iced co

Avery Farmer: Common Sense Leadership Shows the Way

Avery Farmer: Common Sense Leadership Shows the Way

After graduating from Amherst, Farmer will work at Berkeley Legal Group in Boston before attending law school on the East Coast. Photo courtesy of Avery Farmer ’20.When I started out as a news writer for The Student during my first year, I found myself constantly interviewing one student: Avery

College Reports its First Coronavirus Case

The college confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on campus, President Biddy Martin announced in an email to the college community on April 23. “A custodial staff member received the news of the positive test results yesterday and is in isolation at home and doing well,” Martin wrote. “I know

As COVID-19 Prompts SAT and ACT Cancellations, College Goes Test-Optional for Next Admissions Cycle

The college will implement a number of changes for its 2020-21 admission cycle in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including the adaptation of test-optional policies and halting the consideration of SAT Subject Tests, the Office of Admission announced in a press release on April 6. Students may still submit their

Remote Classes Begin as College Adjusts to Coronavirus Changes

Remote Classes Begin as College Adjusts to Coronavirus Changes

Since the college first announced its plans nearly three weeks ago to move towards remote learning in response to the nationwide coronavirus outbreak, shifts in grading policy, virtual class format as well as staff responsibilities and compensation have come rapidly. As these developments occur, students and staff have made efforts