Faculty Vote to End Triple Majors
Last December, the faculty voted to end triple majors starting with the class of 2029. The decision was made to prioritize breadth in every student’s curriculum and out of concern over the use of faculty time.
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Town Members Protest Proposed Amherst Public School Budget Cuts
Support Our Schools (SOS) Amherst, a group of parents and volunteers, protested in town on Saturday over $3 million in proposed budget cuts to Amherst public schools.
College’s Anti-Discrimination Policies Not Affected by “Dear Colleague” Letter, Elliott Says
President Michael Elliott said that a Department of Education letter the college received last month instructing Amherst to end race-based policies does not have the force of law and has not caused the college to change any of its policies.
College Reverts Back to 2020 Title IX Regulations
In compliance with recent federal orders, the College announced that it would revert back to its 2020 Title IX regulations. The current interim policy has a narrower definition of sexual harassment and no longer covers discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Panel Discusses Effects of Trump Presidency on Amherst Students
An interdisciplinary panel addressed how Trump’s presidency will impact the lives of Amherst students throughout college and after graduation. Speakers focused on the future of the job market, everyday life choices, and individual freedoms.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 26 to March 5
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features the Asian Alumni Weekend, a talk by New York University Professor Liam Murphy, and a candlelight vigil at Town Hall.
Campus Police Log: Feb. 24 to March 3
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Feb. 24 to March 3, can be found here.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Sits Down With Amherst Students
Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of this year’s esteemed LitFest guests, spoke with four Amherst students about the necessity of science in times of uncertainty, the American medical system, and the implications of Covid.
10 Highlights From 10 Years of LitFest: A Retrospective with Jennifer Acker ’00
2025 marks 10 years since the start of LitFest, inviting over 100 guest speakers over the years. Managing Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 and Assistant Features Editor Mira Wilde ’28 spotlight the most memorable moments from each year.
Storytelling and Screenwriting: Jefferson’s “Craft Talk”
Students had the opportunity to meet writer-director Cord Jefferson at the college’s LitFest this past weekend. Staff Writer Belaine Mamo ’27 gives an inside look into his journey.
Thoughts on Theses: Elias Villanueva Gomez
Elias Villanueva Gomez ’25 is a senior double majoring in Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender Studies and an interdisciplinary major, which focuses on translation and bilingualism studies. His thesis explores philosophies of translation, sociolinguistics, and translanguaging.
Anti-Ableist Amherst: I’m So OCD
Managing Opinion Editor Emeritus Willow Delp ’26 argues that the colloquial usage of the term OCD mischaracterizes and diminishes the often debilitating and terrifying experiences of those who actually suffer from the condition.
Catching the Cold: Putting the “Sick” in Homesick
Staff Writer Hannah Feng ’28 reflects on how memories of her childhood enable her to better bear sickness on campus.
To America, Tomorrow
Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that it is necessary to remember the seemingly contradictory principles of democracy in order to preserve it.