Around the Herd: Oct. 7 to Oct. 12 in Athletics
In this week’s edition of Around the Herd: football stays unbeaten against Middlebury, women’s soccer beats Emmanuel College, and men’s soccer ties against Hamilton.
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Betty’s Kitchen Workers Face Safety Concerns
Betty’s Kitchen workers have experienced several safety incidents in the past few weeks, including the door near dish return falling on an employee and the spray attachment of a sink landing on a different employee. In response, workers express a desire for more safety training.
Suspicious Package Brings State Bomb Squad
On Tuesday morning, the ACPD found a suspicious package and battery pack at the Science Center’s loading dock. Students were asked to evacuate the building as ACPD requested a bomb-detection K9 unit, but after investigation, no credible threat or criminal intent was found.
College Hosts Inaugural AI Summit
On Saturday, the college hosted its inaugural AI Summit — a whole day event dedicated to discussion around artificial intelligence at Amherst and beyond. Student panelists, faculty across different departments, and an alumnus spoke at the event.
AAS Candidate Statements for Class of 2029 Vacant Seat
Candidates for the Class of 2029 Vacant Seat for the Association of Amherst Students’ Senate elections have submitted their statements.
Amherst Adventures Abroad: GeorgeDaniel Dixon ’27
In this installment of Amherst Adventures Abroad, Staff Writer Savita Jani ’28 interviewed GeorgeDaniel Dixon ’27 about his study away at Howard University, where he joined a step team, learned about fashion, and traveled to the Dominican Republic to aid an International Criminal Court case.
Same Questions, Different Campuses: Five Colleges in Conversation
Managing Features Editor Lauren Siegel ’27 and Assistant Features Editor Caroline Paluska ’29 interviewed students from across the Five College Consortium about their favorite traditions, their college’s dating scene, and more!