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New Covid Protocols: Necessary or Nonsense? Students React.

New Covid Protocols: Necessary or Nonsense? Students React.

The college announced on Aug. 24 that it had tightened its Covid rules until Sept. 13. The new restrictions prompted an open letter signed by over 400 students calling to relax the rules. In response, the college sent an email on Aug. 28 revising some protocols, though most remained in place.

Former Men's Lax Coach Alleges Racial Discrimination, College Denies All Claims

Former Men's Lax Coach Alleges Racial Discrimination, College Denies All Claims

The former men’s lacrosse head coach filed legal action against the college for racist discrimination and more. The filing states Rashad Devoe took the position to clean up lacrosse culture but faced retaliation from administrators before he could do so. The college has denied all claims.

All Students Arrive for In-Person Semester on Campus

All Students Arrive for In-Person Semester on Campus

Almost 2000 students moved onto campus between Aug. 20 and Aug. 29. Even with continuing Covid restrictions, this pandemic semester has come the closest to achieving a pre-pandemic campus experience.

Missed the Town Hall? Here's What You Need to Know

Missed the Town Hall? Here's What You Need to Know

On Monday, the Association of Amherst Students held a virtual town hall with several members of the administration. Topics discussed included long wait times at Val, staffing shortages and Covid enforcement policies.

Repeating History

The Editorial Board reflected on the administration's recent decision to tighten Covid rules, and found the exact same problem that caused the outrage when students were asked to leave campus three semesters ago: a failure to communicate compassionately and to consult with the groups most affected.

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.