Around the Herd: J-Term Edition
In this week’s J-Term edition of Around the Herd, women’s squash downs Dartmouth, Tufts, and Bates, swim sets records, and the women’s hockey team wins against NESCAC opponents.
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College Receives National Attention, Controversy Over “Voices of the Class” Performance
The Washington Free Beacon recently published an article by Jeb Allen ’27 criticizing the annual “Voices of the Class” performance and other “school-sanctioned sex events”. Students reported experiencing online harassment and doxing as more organizations published similar articles.
Students Mourn Death of Abdullahi Mire ’26E
Current students and recent graduates remember Abdullahi Mire ’26E — who passed away in late November — by his eloquent poetry, dedication towards the Muslim Student Association, and vibrant personality.
CA Union Request Denied by Administration
Last Friday, community advisors’ request for voluntary union recognition was denied by the administration. President Michael Elliott and Dean of Students Angie Tissi-Gassoway recommended a formal election through the National Labor Relations Board instead.
Town Receives Perfect Score in LGBTQ+ Protections
Increasing one point from its 2024 rating, Amherst earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2025 Municipal Equality Index, which measures the impact of inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services for LGBTQ+ residents.
Alum Discusses AI Techniques In Music Technology
On Thursday, the AI in the Liberal Arts (AILA) speaker series hosted Daniel Flores Garcia ’24 to discuss the increasing integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into music technology, emphasizing the disproportionate representation of Western musical styles in AI-generated music.
Campus Police Log: Dec. 1 to Dec. 8
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Dec. 1 to Dec. 8, can be found here.