Front and Center: Title IX Turns 50, But Still Not Done Growing
Title IX was an important step in creating a level playing field in sports, but equity still has a ways to go, Melanie Schwimmer ’23 argues.
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Men’s Soccer Ends Regular Season Seeded Third in NESCAC
The No. 10 men’s soccer team put together an impressive run of form this week, tying Connecticut College before blowing out Hamilton and Trinity to finish their regular season slate.
Volleyball Sweeps on Senior Day
Amherst volleyball got back on track this week, with a 3-0 sweep of Emerson on Senior Day giving the team momentum heading into their final two regular season games.
Field Hockey’s Win Streak Ended by Bantams
After extending their winning streak to nine games with wins over Smith and Hamilton, Trinity brought the Mammoths back to earth, returning to Amherst with a 2-1 overtime loss to end their regular season.
College Condemns Attacks on Iranian Student Protesters Following Alumni Petition
President Michael Elliott sent out a schoolwide letter on Oct. 12 condemning the ongoing attacks by the Islamic Republic on Iranian student protesters. The letter followed a petition signed by over 100 students and alumni that called on Elliott to stand with Iranian students.
Congressman Jamie Raskin Speaks on State of American Democracy, Jan. 6 Insurrection
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Congressman Jamie Raskin spoke on campus as part of the Point/Counterpoint series “Democracy at a Cross Roads.” The talk discussed the threats facing American democracy and Raskin’s role on the January 6 committee.
Loeb Center Hosts Workshop as Part of Social Impact Initiative
On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Loeb Center hosted a workshop providing students with guidance on how to begin pursuing a socially impactful career. The workshop was part of a broader push toward increasing resources for students interested in public service or nonprofit work.