Thoughts on Theses: Tim Song Tim Song is a neuroscience and music double major. His thesis looks at how K-pop affects mental health and Asian American identity. His thesis advisor is Professor of Music Jeffers Engelhardt.
Weston Dripps ’92 to Head New Center for Sustainability The college announced on Sept. 24 that Weston Dripps ’92 will serve as the new director of sustainability and inaugural director of Amherst’s new Center for Sustainability. Dripps will begin his role on Jan. 1, 2022, filling a position that has been left empty since May 17, 2020.
Campus Police Log: Sept. 22 to Sept. 28 The latest installment of the Police Log, from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, can be found here.
Women's Soccer Downs Camels, Lions in 2-0 Week Women's soccer took to the pitch in two games this past week, and they did not disappoint. Over the course of the week, the team outscored their opponents by a score of 8-0 on their way to two more decisive wins in a season defined by them.
Despite Strong Defense, Football Defeated in Home Opener The Amherst football team took the field for their second game of the season this past weekend, but fell to Colby by a score of 10-7 in a tightly contested defensive battle.
Volleyball Loses Nail-Biter, Rebounds to Sweep Brandeis in Weekend Contests The volleyball team took to the court again this past weekend, playing tough opponents Middlebury and Brandeis on a two-game road trip. While the team lost a five-set heartbreaker on Friday, they beat the Judges in three sets in an impressive second showing.
NCAA's Long-Awaited Policy Change Allows College Athletes to Monetize Their Image A long-awaited policy change has now allowed NCAA athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness. Some Amherst athletes have taken advantage of this new rule, and recount their experiences in this new landscape.