Education Backfires
Cartoonist Emi Eliason’22 speaks on student activism at Amherst, shedding light upon administrative responses to student demands.
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A Lasting Legacy
The Editorial Board congratulates the college on last week’s decision to end legacy preference in admissions and increase financial aid, recognizing that, while it is not a solution to admissions inequity, it is evidence of an institutional commitment to a more diverse future.
Thoughts on Theses: Max Hoffman
Max Hoffman is a chemistry major. His thesis looks at the computational modeling of excited nanocrystals. His thesis advisor is Professor of Chemistry Jacob Olshansky.
From the Red Room: Oct. 25 AAS Meeting Updates
The AAS discussed Committee on Priorities and Resources (CPR) allocations, nominated representatives for the upcoming Judiciary Council (JC) hearing, and went over on-campus issues and projects.
Writing Center Narrows Focus to Academic Writing Support
The Writing Center is shifting away from non-academic writing support, as well as pausing many of its extracurricular projects. The changes are part of a new Strategic Plan, which aims to align the center’s priorities with the college’s Anti-Racist Action Plan.
As Infections Remain Low, College Repeals Covid Restrictions
On Oct. 19, the college announced its return to Level 1: Baseline Covid-19 Operations. Generally students anticipate enjoying newly permitted activities, but some still wish for a more complete return to normalcy.
Campus Police Log: Oct. 18 to Oct. 25
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Oct. 18 to Oct. 25, can be found here.