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College Ends Legacy Admissions, Expands Financial Aid; Community Reacts

College Ends Legacy Admissions, Expands Financial Aid; Community Reacts

In an email sent to the college community on Oct. 20, President Biddy Martin announced that the college will end its legacy admission preference starting in the 2022-2023 academic year. The college will also implement an expanded and simplified financial aid program.

Resurgence of Party Culture Unleashes Rampant Vandalism

Resurgence of Party Culture Unleashes Rampant Vandalism

With the return to a fully populated college campus, students, administrators and campus safety officers have observed a dramatic shift in weekend culture. The resurgence of parties has coincided with an increase in reports of vandalism and alcohol overdose calls.

College Hosts First Family Day Since Pandemic Began

College Hosts First Family Day Since Pandemic Began

The college held its first in-person Family Day event in two years on Oct. 23. The outdoor celebration included various student performances, fall-themed New England food, pumpkin painting and a cozy evening around the campfire.

Women's Soccer Wins Again, Clinches NESCAC Regular Season Title

Women's Soccer Wins Again, Clinches NESCAC Regular Season Title

What’s the best way to honor women’s soccer’s six seniors and four super seniors? The Amherst College Bicentennial. Parents’ Weekend. A 5-0 shutout. And a NESCAC regular-season championship.

WAMH × The Student: Covering the Popular Collective Drain Gang

WAMH × The Student: Covering the Popular Collective Drain Gang

Sweden is hardly the first place that comes to mind when anyone thinks about hip-hop music, but the Stockholm-based artist collective Drain Gang have developed significant influence in the scene. WAMH host Nii Aryeetey '23 covers the group’s rise.

Jammin' With the Jazz Ensemble: Family Day Concert

Jammin' With the Jazz Ensemble: Family Day Concert

Staff writer Davis Renella '25 covers the Family Day performance of The Storm Clouds, Amherst College's own student jazz ensemble, a skillful demonstration which moved effortlessly between high-energy pieces and slower ballads.

Sky Soar Past Mercury, Chicago Wins WNBA Title

Sky Soar Past Mercury, Chicago Wins WNBA Title

For the first time in franchise history, the Chicago Sky are WNBA Champions, beating the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 in Game 4 of the WNBA finals. Lead by stars Candace Parker and Stefanie Dolson, the team overcame adversity to achieve their title-winning goal.