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APU Hosts Former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang in Discussion of American Politics

The Amherst Political Union (APU) hosted a virtual conversation with 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang, moderated by APU co-presidents Witter Swanson ’21 and Rebecca Wistreich ’21, on Nov. 13. The livestream was attended by over 200 students, alumni and other members of the college community. Responding to questions posed

Manchester United Star Marcus Rashford Battles Racism Amid Quest to Lower Food Insecurity

Manchester United Star Marcus Rashford Battles Racism Amid Quest to Lower Food Insecurity

When the United Kingdom entered lockdown in March, millions of low-income schoolchildren found themselves without reliable access to meals. The British government, under Prime Minister Boris Johnson, made relief funds available to businesses across the country, but was reluctant to expand their efforts to cover children in need. In

A Week Before Classes End, College Reports Six Active Covid Cases, Implements New Restrictions

As classes for the fall semester draw to an end this week, the college has seen a last-minute spike in positive tests for Covid-19, with six active cases as of Nov. 18, spanning three students, two staff members and one faculty member. In response, the college has reinstated

Campus Police Log Nov. 3 to Nov. 15

>>Nov. 3, 2020 1:40 p.m. Campus Grounds An officer took a report of stolen heaters. They were later found to not be stolen. >>Nov. 4, 2020 3:55 a.m., Frost Library Officers responded to a report of two protective screens and a computer

Activists and Alumni Commemorate the Fifth Anniversary of Amherst Uprising in Series

Activists and Alumni Commemorate the Fifth Anniversary of Amherst Uprising in Series

President Biddy Martin review the events of Amherst Uprising on its fifth anniversary with alumni. Photo courtesy of Sophie Wolmer ’23.President Martin hosted a virtual panel as part of a series commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Amherst Uprising on Nov. 12. The dialogue was moderated by Lola Fadulu

AAS Adopts Ranked Choice Voting

The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) senate voted to change the current voting system to ranked choice voting (RCV) for all elections on Nov. 17. Under the proposed amendment, students would rank each candidate from first to fifth place, and the election would proceed under a set of runoff rounds

Instagram Adopts Consumerist Model in New Update, Raising Concerns Amongst Users

For a long time now, Instagram has turned with the tides of capitalism, allowing many of its users to sink in the process. Once known as a simple photo-sharing app, Instagram later became an elevating platform for influencers and brands, shifting the narrative from followers and likes to one