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Finding Humanity in a Pandemic

In the face of this global pandemic, we currently find ourselves at the advent of what many have called a “new normal.” It consists of going to class from your home office (that is, your bed), suiting up in a Bane-esque facemask before getting groceries and feeling a constant, gnawing

Thoughts on Theses: Claire Carlin

Claire Carlin is a physics major. Her thesis examines possible evidence for a fifth fundamental force, specifically through experiments with spin-spin interactions. Her advisor is Stone Professor of Natural Sciences Larry Hunter. Q: What is your thesis about? A: I’m writing a physics thesis with [Stone Professor of Natural

Uncertainty and Hope as Staff Adapt to Remote Working Conditions

A wide variety of changes to the duties of essential staff members have moved swiftly across campus in the wake of the college’s decision to move to a remote work model on March 15 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to the jobs remaining on campus, which include

Two Weeks In, Amherst Community Reflects on Remote Learning Adaptations

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to erupt worldwide, the college’s return from spring break looks different than usual. Rather than the gradual repopulation of campus that typically ensues the weekend before classes continue, students and faculty alike have instead resumed college life via their home computer screens. As social

As College Institutes Expanded Flexible Grading, Students Reimagine What Grades Look Like During the Coronavirus Pandemic

As College Institutes Expanded Flexible Grading, Students Reimagine What Grades Look Like During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The college announced on March 26 that it would expand its Flexible Grading Option (FGO) to all classes for this semester only, a decision that follows suit of other colleges and universities nationwide as they attempt to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. The FGO, which was first

Ten Amherst-Themed Things to Do While Stuck Inside

As most of us have been quarantined in our homes for at least two weeks, it is no surprise that a few of us are going a bit stir crazy. For many, unfortunately, the necessity of staying inside can lead to an unavoidable sense of boredom. To bring a little

CACSAC Call To Action

Dear Athletes, Allies and Members of the Amherst College Community, As students and people of color, we inherently navigate a complex situation. When do we feel that we’re taking up too much space? When do we feel we haven’t had the opportunities to take up enough? We constantly