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Women's U.S. Soccer International Talent Transfer
In just one month, five of the biggest stars in U.S. women’s soccer joined
European clubs. The trend started on Aug. 10, when North Carolina Courage
midfielder Sam Mewis signed with Manchester City. Only a week later, she was
joined by Rose Lavelle of the Washington Spirit, one
More than Good Luck: The Success of the 88 Cloud
Just a few years ago, Asian culture was almost nonexistent in American
mainstream media. Media representation of Asian culture depended heavily on only
a few key individuals, namely figures like Sandra Oh, Ken Jeong and Psy. Don’t
get me wrong, these people were prominent figures in mainstreaming Asian
American
“Trying to Fly an Airplane Sideways While It’s Already in Flight”: Planning for Carbon Neutrality Amidst a Pandemic
As the attention of the college has shifted towards ensuring a safe, healthy
Covid plan and perfecting remote learning, the approach to the other daunting
crisis on our doorstep has taken the backburner. When it comes to climate
change, just last year the college passed one of the most comprehensive
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College Projects $34 Million Budget Downturn, Will Spend Additional $12 Million From Endowment
In a communication to staff and faculty on Sept. 14, Chief Financial and
Administrative Officer Kevin Weinman announced that the Board of Trustees had
approved a budget proposal for the current fiscal year (FY21), spanning from
July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The budget estimates that Covid will have
Administrators Praise 2U Learning, but Students and Faculty See “Nothing New”
As part of a broader transition to facilitate remote and hyflex learning, the
college partnered with 2U [https://2u.com/], an online classroom tool, this past
July. The partnership aims not only to provide Amherst faculty with the
technical support needed to smoothly maintain online classes but also to ensure