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Zaynah Shariff '27

Satire: New Parking Lot to Replace the First-Year Quad

Satire: New Parking Lot to Replace the First-Year Quad

Following the closure of the East Lot for construction, the college announced plans to replace the green area in the First Year Quad with 200 new parking spaces. The spaces will be available to students from 2:15 a.m. to 4:45 a.m on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Faculty Discuss Responses to Grade Inflation

Faculty Discuss Responses to Grade Inflation

In response to national conversations about grade inflation, Amherst faculty in STEM and humanities departments are taking different approaches to re-evaluate what grades mean at the college.

Students, Community Rally in National Shutdown Protest

Students, Community Rally in National Shutdown Protest

Hundreds of students and community members joined in a day of protest on Friday, voicing their disappointment towards the Trump administration’s ongoing ICE activity nationwide.

Admin Addresses “Voices of the Class” Controversy

Admin Addresses “Voices of the Class” Controversy

Over the course of two months, the college’s administration has taken action to support the students affected by recent media coverage of “Voices of the Class” by connecting them to resources such as the Office of Student Care and asking news outlets to blur student faces from photos and videos.

College Reveals Layout of New Student Center

College Reveals Layout of New Student Center

Dean of Students Angie Tissi-Gassoway outlined the layout of the upcoming Student Center and Dining Commons (Student Center), and shared plans to re-house registered student organizations (RSOs) and performance studios.

Hampshire College Faces Risk of Closure

Hampshire College Faces Risk of Closure

For the second time since 2019, Hampshire College is facing the risk of closure. As of June, the college possesses a total debt of $24.9 million.

Dining Provides New Look Into SCDC, Val Updates

Dining Provides New Look Into SCDC, Val Updates

Assistant Director of Dining Manny Lezama and Executive Chef Colin Hoyt addressed AAS to provide updates on the current state of dining, including upcoming pop-up events at Val, and to outline the features of dining and Grab-n-Go at the upcoming SCDC.