Students Participate in “Democracy” Speaking Competition
Covering topics ranging from generative AI to book bans, eight students took to the Johnson Chapel stage for the Writing Center’s annual speaking competition. This year’s theme was democracy.
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Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 21 to Feb. 28
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on community happenings. This week’s edition includes the Three Minute Thesis competition, AAPI Studies Tea Time, and more.
Campus Police Log: Feb. 21 to Feb. 27
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Feb. 21 to Feb. 27, can be found here.
AAPI Studies Major To Be Considered in a Faculty-Wide Vote After 52 Years of Effort
On May 11, 1972, in a letter to The Student, Asian and Asian American students at Amherst made the first call for an Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies major. 52 years later, the college has finally begun to listen.
Reflections and Insights: ACPD Returns to Val
Following student lobbying in 2021, ACPD offices were excluded from Valentine Dining Hall — they returned in Fall 2023. In an interview with President Elliott, Staff Writer Fritz Lalley ’25 discusses the administrative motivations for ACPD’s return.
Quick Questions: What Controls the Science Center Shades?
Staff writer Neil Kapur ’25 investigates one of the Science Center’s greatest mysteries — when, why, and how the building’s shades descend.
Table Tasting: A Visit to Val’s Language Communities
Once a week, Val’s six different language tables welcome students of all skill levels and cultural backgrounds to dine together in their respective languages. Staff writer Simon Pearl ’27 tours all six tables to learn about the values and dynamics of each linguistic community.