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Seeing Double: Down With Admission’s Double Standards

"Seeing Double" Columnist Thomas Brodey '22 criticizes a double standard that he perceives between the college's treatment of its applicants, who he alleges were afforded little to no leniency during the pandemic, and its students, who received a number of accommodations.

Campus Police Log: May 19 to Aug. 29

The latest installment of the Police Log, from the beginning to the end of summer break, can be read here.

Football Eyes Championship in Return to NESCAC Play

Football Eyes Championship in Return to NESCAC Play

Returning to the field after nearly two years without in-game action, Amherst football players believe their efforts to improve team culture will aid their pursuit of a NESCAC championship.

Volleyball Rallies Behind New Coach Valerie Jones

Volleyball Rallies Behind New Coach Valerie Jones

Featuring a range of player experience levels as well as a new head coach, Amherst volleyball nevertheless touts team camaraderie as it makes its return to play from a nearly two-year hiatus.

Field Hockey Fights Adversity to Begin Season

Field Hockey Fights Adversity to Begin Season

In spite of not having access to their own field, the Amherst field hockey team looks to build on a strong preseason and compete for a NESCAC title.

As Delta Variant Surges, College Tightens Covid Rules in Spite of Student Protests

Amid concerns surrounding the Delta variant of Covid-19, the college announced on Tuesday that it has tightened its public health rules for the first two and a half weeks of the fall semester. The announcement has generated backlash among students who say the new rules are too restrictive.

In Open Letter, Alumni Ramp Up Calls for Asian/Pacific/American Studies Major

The Amherst Asian Alumni Network (AAAN) wrote an open letter in early August to key administrators calling on them to commit to establishing a Asian/Pacific/American studies major. Though similar appeals have been ongoing for years, the recent wave of anti-Asian racism has redoubled the calls.