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Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Race to Pennsylvania, Return With Top-Five Finishes

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Race to Pennsylvania, Return With Top-Five Finishes

The Mammoths returned to the course this past weekend, with both the Men’s and Women’s cross country teams traveling to Lehigh University for the Paul Short Run. Both teams experienced great success, finishing in the top five, and individual runners logged impressive top-20 times.

Mammoths Best Jumbos in Thriller, Move to 2-1 in NESCAC Play

Mammoths Best Jumbos in Thriller, Move to 2-1 in NESCAC Play

In their first game after suffering a tough first loss of the season to Colby last weekend, the Mammoths beat Tufts 24-21 in a game with a dramatic finish. Lead by strong defense, the Mammoths stymied Tufts on their final drive to preserve the win.

OLs, CAs Frustrated by Delays in Receiving Pay

OLs, CAs Frustrated by Delays in Receiving Pay

Nearly one month after orientation, Orientation Leaders (OL) have still not been paid for their work. The paychecks of several Community Advisors (CA) were also delayed. Students are frustrated by the disregard for student workers evident in the administration’s handling of the situation.

As Progress Stalls on Roofies Investigation, Students Question College Response

As Progress Stalls on Roofies Investigation, Students Question College Response

Definitive evidence of roofies on campus has yet to be found. Nonetheless, the potential presence of date rape drugs continues to loom on students’ minds and have prompted broader concerns over the administration’s response to reports of sexual misconduct on campus.

Editor's Note: Introducing Paid Newsroom Positions and The Student Voices Fund

Editors-in-Chief Ryan Yu '22 and Rebecca Picciotto '22 announce the launch of The Amherst Student Voices Fund, a program that sponsors a number of paid positions in the newsroom for students with financial need, students of color, and other underrepresented groups.

Students Plan Off-Campus Travel Over Fall Break

Off-campus travel will not be restricted during Fall Break (Oct. 9-12), although the college strongly encourages students to stay on campus. Students expressed excitement over the opportunity for a change in routine and scenery, as well as gratitude for the college’s return testing protocol.

Full Student Return Provides Major Boost to Town Economy

Full Student Return Provides Major Boost to Town Economy

The return of students to fully in-person semesters at UMass Amherst and Amherst College has provided a major boost to the town economy. Even so, business is still not back to pre-pandemic levels, and concerns remain among business owners over safety risks posed by the Delta variant.