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AAS Candidate Statements for Judiciary Council and Treasurer

On Friday, Dec. 7, the Association of Amherst Students will hold elections for Judiciary Council chair, three at-large Judiciary Council positions and treasurer. The students below have announced their candidacies for these elections. Students who are interested in hearing from these candidates or are interested in running but were

Sylvia Rivera Floor Aims to Foster Community in First Year

Sylvia Rivera Floor Aims to Foster Community in First Year

The Sylvia Rivera community hosted its floor launch party on Nov. 27 to celebrate its first year as a themed floor. The community, which is located on the fourth floor of Moore Hall and named after gay rights activist and queer icon Sylvia Rivera, houses LGBTQ students and allies seeking

Proposed Title IX Changes May Affect Campus Policy

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education released a set of proposed provisions that would regulate how schools comply with Title IX, the landmark civil rights law which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. If passed, Amherst would be compelled to change certain

Student Stories Call For Climate Action

Student Stories Call For Climate Action

Nearly 200 people filtered in and out of Frost Library on Wednesday, Nov. 28 for “Student Voices from the Frontlines of Climate Change,” an event hosted by Students for Climate Action (SCA) and sponsored by the Association of Amherst Students (AAS). The event, which comprised of student speakers sharing how

The Mazzola Minute: Derrick Rose

On Oct. 31, 2018, with a clutch block on Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum’s buzzer-beating three-point attempt, Derrick Rose sealed the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 128-125 victory in what might have been the best game of Rose’s career. In 41 minutes of play, the 2010-11 NBA

Men’s Basketball Continues Perfect Streak with Pair of Road Victories

Men’s Basketball Continues Perfect Streak with Pair of Road Victories

Amherst men’s basketball continued its hot start to the season last week, winning both of its games by an average of 31.5 points. The victories improved the Mammoths’ record to 5-0, the ninth year in a row that they’ve hit that mark to start the season.

Installation Sparks Conversations on Diversity and Immigration

Installation Sparks Conversations on Diversity and Immigration

The Mead Art Museum’s new installation showcases three works by Yinka Shonibare MBE, a British-Nigerian artist. This is the fourth installation of the “Rotherwas Project,” which displays contemporary art in the Rotherwas Room of the Mead. The Rotherwas Room was originally installed in Herefordshire, England as part of