Campus Police Log: March 3 to March 9
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from March 3 to March 9, can be found here.
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Amherst College Conservatives: Altering Campus Discourse?
Last semester, Amherst students established an official conservative political presence on campus: Amherst College Conservatives. Managing Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 explored the impacts of this new club on the Amherst community and its implications for our national political culture.
Staff Spotlight: Martin Garnar
Staff Writer Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 sat down with Martin Garnar, the director of the library at Amherst, to find out more about Frost Library — the building where we spend our Sunday nights — and the man behind it all.
Introductory Science Courses Challenge Class Capacity
Introductory science courses saw particularly high enrollment in both semesters of the 2024-25 academic year. Staff Writers Evie Brimberg ’28 and Kaitlyn Cappillo ’28 spoke with department chairs and students to discuss the implications of large classes on the quality of student learning.
Quick Questions: “Snow Day” or a Snowy Day?
Wondering if another snow day is on the horizon? Managing Features Editor Nife Joshua ’26 delves into the mystery of the necessary criteria for classes to be canceled.
Editorial: Doubling Down on Triple Majors
The Editorial Board acknowledges that while some students may triple major for superficial reasons, banning triple majors will deal more harm than good; the Board instead argues for the implementation of academic minors to encourage intellectual exploration.
Quintessentially Amherst: An Alumna’s Experience of Triple Majoring
Shuyao (Charlotte) Wang ’24 argues in defense of triple majors, noting that her pursuit of math, English, and music has allowed her to fully embrace a liberal arts education and forge her own unique path.