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2022-2023

Mammoth Moments in Miniature: March 30 to April 5

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on notable campus news that has occurred since the last issue. In this week’s edition: housing selection dates are announced, AAS solicits nominations for its Distinguished Teaching award, and more.

Campus Police Log: March 28 to April 3

The latest installment of the Police Log, from March 28 to April 3, can be found here.

Old News: 55 Years Since Dr. King’s Assassination

Old News: 55 Years Since Dr. King’s Assassination

This April 4, Managing Features Editor Sonia Chajet Wides ’25 revisits issues of The Amherst Student from the weeks surrounding Dr. King’s murder to explore the campus’ varied responses: from urgency and mourning, to fear and hope.

Spanish Department Centers Community Engagement

Spanish Department Centers Community Engagement

Following a 2017 grant, the Spanish Department has implemented a number of town engagement initiatives in its curriculum and student projects. Faculty hope that they can lead the way for other departments to bring the classroom into the community.

Staff Spotlight: Jason Williams

Staff Spotlight: Jason Williams

Jason Williams is the Director of Chemical and Laboratory Safety. He spoke about his work with chemicals from “cradle to grave” and his journey to this “niche” field of science.

Tapti Talks: Living with Chronic Illness

In this issue of “Tapti Talks,” Managing Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ’25 reflects on her experience with chronic illness and expresses her gratitude for the people at Amherst who’ve supported her.

Turtles, Eggs, and Rocks: Vietnamese Superstitions in Practice

Turtles, Eggs, and Rocks: Vietnamese Superstitions in Practice

Staff Writer Pho Vu ’23 proffers twelve bits of Vietnamese wisdom that might help you avoid bad luck (and, maybe the hiccups).