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Police Log, March 1 through March 15

>>March 1, 2021 12:18 p.m. Railroad Right of Way An officer responded to a report of an individual walking on the train tracks. No one was found in the area. >>March 2, 2021 3:28 a.m. Memorial Hill An officer observed a sign

“The United States vs. Billie Holiday” is a Misguided Portrayal of the Jazz Singer’s Life Story

Before her 25th birthday, jazz singer Billie Holiday had already earned a career’s worth of artistic accomplishments. After overcoming a shockingly turbulent childhood, she broke through with a number of hit recordings alongside legendary artists Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton, toured with the nationally acclaimed Count Basie Orchestra and

As Mississippi and Texas Repeal Covid-19 Restrictions, Amherst Students Express Concern

On Tuesday, the governors of Texas and Mississippi announced that they had lifted state-wide mask mandates and rolled back a substantial number of Covid-19 health mandates. The announcements, which came merely a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned against the ongoing dangers of Covid-19, have

David Brooks Discusses Inspirations, Shortcomings and the American Dream in Virtual Lecture

On Thursday, March 11, the college hosted its first event in a new virtual series titled “Politics and Poetry.” The six-part edition [https://www.amherst.edu/news/campus_community_events/virtual/politics-and-poetry] of the Point/Counterpoint series was a conversation between Lewis-Sebring Professor of Humanities and Latin American and Latino

Visits to the Museum: An Unexpected Respite in Uncertain Times

Even though Covid cases in the United States are steadily declining, many people are still trying to stay socially distanced. During warmer months, it was easier to see friends safely as people could comfortably stay outside. I spent much of my summer in Central Park, having socially distanced picnics or

Netflix’s “Night Stalker” Docuseries Unveils the Horrific Events Behind Serial Killer’s Past

Netflix’s new limited docuseries “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” uncovers how two Los Angeles detectives, Gil Carillo and Frank Salerno, captured the notorious “night stalker” (Richard Ramirez) in the summer of 1985. The series dives into the events that led to Ramirez’s capture and offers