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2022-2023

Around the Herd: Feb. 15 to Feb. 21 in Amherst Sports

Around the Herd: Feb. 15 to Feb. 21 in Amherst Sports

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd, several sports end their regular seasons, Women's Squash clinches fifth at the Kurtz Cup, and teams from Hockey to Track prepare for upcoming championships.

Mahomes Shines in Super Bowl as Amherst Watches

Mahomes Shines in Super Bowl as Amherst Watches

Contributing writer Noah Harris ’26 celebrates Patrick Mahomes’ skyrocketing career and the widespread enjoyment of the Super Bowl on campus.

Stories to Watch in Formula 1 Pre-season

Stories to Watch in Formula 1 Pre-season

Contributing writer James Minor ’23 sums up the major forces promising to shape the dramatic arc of this year's season of Formula 1 racing.

Politics at Amherst: Affirmative Action (Part 1)

"Politics at Amherst" seeks to enrich political discourse on campus by bringing underrepresented perspectives into the conversation. On this episode, host Aaron Holton ’25 is joined by Tim Carroll ’25 in the first of a two-part series on affirmative action.

Faculty Approve Changes to Latin Honors Policy

Faculty Approve Changes to Latin Honors Policy

The faculty voted to approve new criteria for the college-level determination of Latin honors, in a meeting on Feb. 7. The new criteria, which are based on a student’s median grade and the fulfillment of a breadth requirement, replace the previous criterion that awarded honors based on class rank.

Panel, Exhibitions, Dinners Highlight Black History Month

This February, students, faculty, and staff have collaborated on events ranging from keynote speakers to art festivals, all with the common goal of celebrating Amherst’s Black community.

AAS Aims To Leave Behind Turmoil, Focus on Future Projects

AAS Aims To Leave Behind Turmoil, Focus on Future Projects

Following the turmoil of the fall semester, The Student spoke with senators and E-board members alike to learn what their hopes are for the coming months, and what efforts they are taking to right the course of student governance at the college.